Avesta Housing has named the recipients of its 2024 educational scholarships. The $1,000 scholarships are awarded annually to Avesta Housing residents who are enrolling in a post-secondary education program — such as college, graduate school, trade school or certificate program — in the next 12 months. This year’s recipients are: Gertrude Armelle Akimfura, Westbrook: Gertrude
Dawn Pendergrass’ father lost his life savings in an internet scam and was running out of options when he found a home with Avesta Housing at Village Commons, an affordable housing community for older adults in Scarborough, Maine. Dawn spoke at the grand opening of Village Commons in June 2024; the unedited transcript of her
Barbara Tolman and her daughter, Laurel Parker Unity Gardens, Avesta Housing’s affordable housing community for ages 62 and older in Windham, can now count a centenarian among its residents! Barbara Tolman celebrated her 100th birthday on May 10 with her daughter, Laurel, and fellow residents with a party in the community room, followed by a
PHOTO: Joseph, a resident of Porter Station, speaks during the grand opening celebration on May 2. Avesta Housing celebrated the opening of Porter Station, its latest affordable housing development in Portland, with a grand opening celebration on May 2. Located at 200 Valley St., Porter Station cost $22 million to build and provides 60 safe,
Mariam arrived in Maine from Djibouti with her four children with no money, no job, and nowhere to stay. She was literally starting over again from scratch. They stayed in a Portland shelter and then a hotel before eventually renting a market-rate apartment in the city. But the rent was barely affordable for Mariam, and
In March 2023, Kayla and her 4-year-old son became unhoused. They couched surfed for a bit before moving into her sister’s home in Waterboro. Kayla took a job at Starbuck’s in Windham – the 5 a.m. shift, the only one available – and spent most of her free time commuting, with little left for her
When Pedro and Alice first came to Portland with their family, they stayed at the city’s family shelter and spent much of their free time walking around the Bayside neighborhood. “We would say to each other, ‘This is a great neighborhood. Hopefully one day, we can live here,’” Pedro said. The couple arrived in Maine
When Alain was told he and his family had a new home with Avesta Housing, he was so excited, he couldn’t wait to move in. So he called a friend and asked him to take him to Walmart so he could buy an inflatable mattress and sleep there that very night. “I told my wife,
2023 was a year of expanding and accelerating the development of much-needed housing for the people of Maine and New Hampshire. Through our dedication to developing, managing, and advocating for affordable homes, Avesta is helping individuals and families build better lives right now. Housing is the single best investment every community can make to secure
Homeless to Housing caseworker Lorrie Ferrari helps Richard, a resident at Thomas Heights in Portland, transport donated bed frames to his apartment. Richard had been sleeping on a mattress on the floor. One of the many services Avesta Housing provides its residents is helping those who were homeless transition to permanent housing. Along with Housing
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