Tedford Housing is coming to Lewiston-Auburn
Homelessness is a major and growing concern for the Lewiston-Auburn community—Maine’s second largest urban area. Last year, Tedford Housing made an important decision to create new housing units in both cities for homeless people. Within the next 12 to 18 months we will open 16 apartments, each with supportive services for the tenants:
84 Pine Street, Lewiston—Tedford has secured a portion of the funding to proceed with new construction of ten family apartments in downtown. A mix of one, two, and three bedroom units, the financing has been awarded by MaineHousing (Maine State Housing Authority) Lewiston-Auburn CDBG program, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, Androscoggin Bank, and the JTG Foundation.
22 Pine Street, Auburn—Tedford will rehab the old Franklin School in downtown to serve as one bedroom units for six formerly homeless adults who have a disability. Common Ties, a major provider of mental health services is partnering with Tedford Housing in the project and will offer comprehensive case management services to the tenants. YouthBuild, a U.S. Department of Labor program that provides training and construction employment opportunities to troubled young people, is also partnering in this project and will be responsible for some of the labor to include demolition, drywall, and painting. Financing has been secured from HUD, MaineHousing, and the City of Auburn.
Stay tuned for progress reports on these critically needed housing options in Lewiston-Auburn, or contact us at (207)729-1161 to find out how you can help.
Downeast Energy and Building Supply Donates $10,000 to Tedford Housing from its 16th Annual Golf Classic!
Downeast Energy and Building Supply held its 16th Annual Downeast Energy Classic at the Brunswick Golf Club on June 8th, where more than 140 golfers teed up for a good cause. Proceeds from this event were split between Tedford Housing and Family Focus. “Downeast Energy has always been a wonderful partner, a great supporter of our work and we really appreciate being a part of this golf event”, said Don Kniseley, Executive Director of Tedford Housing.
Tennis for Tedford
Maine Pines Racquet and Fitness hosted the 2nd Annual Tennis for Tedford event on May 1, 2009. About 45 people turned out to enjoy a pro exhibition match, featuring Cinda Holbach and Kevin Vincent vs. Spencer Gray, Jr. and Pam Dodman, round robin mixed doubles and jazz guitar provided by Neil Lamb. Hors d’ oeuvres were generously provided by Simply Elegant Catering. Decadent sweets were provided by Jill Annese. The event was sponsored by Downeast Energy and Building Supply, Slocum Chiropractic, Spencer Gray Jr. Insurance and Patti Lawton, Broker, Welcome Home Realty. Proceeds from the event totalled $2,600; thank you to all who participated in making this event a success!
Merrymeeting Board of Realtors Charity Golf Tournament
SAVE THE DATE- September 18, 2009. The Merrymeeting Board of Realtors will hold their 6th Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Bath Country Club, benefiting Habitat for Humanity/7Rivers Maine and Tedford Housing. Sponsorship opportunities still exist and player registrations are being accepted now. Please contact Jona Dorso FMI, (207)729-1161 x-101 or jona@tedfordhousing.org.
