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Avesta Housing receives grants for resident housing and support services

Avesta Housing recently received several grants to help us provide our residents with safe, quality, affordable housing and services. We are deeply thankful for their support. Bank of America Charitable Foundation: $30,000 to support the Avesta HomeOwnership Center’s (HOC) homebuyer education classes and financial stability counseling. TD Charitable Foundation: $20,000 to support Avesta’s Homeless to

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November 2, 2023

Former Maine House Speaker Joins Avesta in newly created position

PORTLAND, Maine — Avesta Housing, the largest nonprofit affordable housing provider in northern New England, has hired former speaker of the Maine House of Representatives Ryan Fecteau for a newly formed role of senior officer of policy and planning. As a member of Avesta’s real estate development team, he will support Avesta’s organizational advocacy efforts

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November 1, 2023

Seavey Street development underway in Westbrook

Ground was broken Tuesday on a 186-unit apartment complex at 35 Seavey St. in Westbrook. The first phase, Seavey Terraces, will have 65 units with a majority of workforce housing and some market-rate units. Developer New Ventures is partnering with the nonprofit Avesta Housing to construct the Maple Grove development on 3 1/4 acre site.

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October 25, 2023

Groundbreaking held for new mixed-income community in Westbrook

WESTBROOK (WGME) –- As the housing crisis continues, more units are going up in Maine. Tuesday morning, New Ventures with Avesta Housing hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for a new housing community in Westbrook. The Maple Grove housing development will be a mixed-income community for adults aged 55 and older. Maple Grove is expected to have

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October 24, 2023

Westbrook breaks ground on revolutionary workforce housing project

A unique workforce housing complex in Westbrook is underway, which will add 186 units to Maine’s overstressed housing market. Now, residents like police officers, teachers and nurses — who earn between $50,000 and $70,000 annually — can qualify for workforce housing. Residents who meet that criteria are in a tough spot. They can’t afford to

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October 24, 2023

It’s getting more expensive for Mainers to age in place

Most seniors want to live in their homes or communities for as long as possible, or, “age in place.” As outfitting homes and carrying out maintenance gets more costly, local volunteer organizations are stepping up to help. Around 75 percent of adults aged 50 or older indicated they’d like to age in place, according to

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October 23, 2023

Avesta announces Property of the Year Award

Avesta Housing is proud to announce that it has awarded its 2022 Property of the Year Award to Unity Village at Bayside in Portland, Maine. The following employees were honored with the award at Avesta’s All Staff Day on Oct. 12: Regional Property Manager Cathy Schwarz, Senior Property Manager Montana Galvan, Resident Service Coordinator Matt

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October 19, 2023

Avesta announces Core Values Awards

2022 Core Values Award winners (L-R): Karissa Miller, Tessa Metcalfe, Gaby Berger, and Kevin Leavitt Every year, Avesta Housing presents its Core Values Awards to employees who exemplify our core values — Humanity, Stewardship, Relationships, and Quality. The 2022 awards were presented on Oct. 12, 2023. Winners are listed below. Humanity (We care about people):

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October 19, 2023

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