Title

Homeless shelters are mandated by the Maine State Housing Authority to provide s

Authors

Hugh Curran

Source

Maine Times

Date

6-4-1998

Pages

16

Abstract

Homeless shelters are mandated by the Maine State Housing Authority to provide shelter for no longer than 45 days, and the average stay is about 10 days. Shelters need $37 a day for each resident, and present state subsidies provide only 8 percent of operating costs. Often maintenance of buildings and even proper bedding needs go unmet. Gov. Angus King agreed to support only a $500,00 increase in funding instead of a hoped-for $2.65 million, but an additonal $100,000 was found, increasing the state funding by $6 per person per night. Details on author Hugh Curran's efforts to gain more funds for the homeless from the state.

Subjects

Shelters Emergency, Homeless

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