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On the Curtis Money Blog: 6 Tips to Help Save Money During the Maine Winter

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Our neighbors at Curtis Memorial Library shared a post written by Jennifer Iacovelli, Tedford Housing’s director of development, that includes 6 tips to help save money during the cold Maine winter. The tips were provided by Tedford Housing’s homeless prevention case manager, Pauline Hanson.

Here’s the first tip:

  1. Pay your fuel company throughout the year. If you are unable to get onto a monthly budget because it is too costly, saving something toward your heating needs is always helpful, even if it is only enough for that first fill up before the heating programs open up.

Check out all of Pauline’s helpful tips on the Curtis Money blog: 6 Tips to Help Save Money During the Maine Winter

 

Tedford Housing’s Holiday Wish List 2015

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With Thanksgiving next week, many people are starting to get into the holiday shopping mode. Tedford Housing has already received inquiries from generous people interested in providing holiday gifts for the men, women and children we serve.

We are currently pairing the wish lists of the adults and families with our donors. We also have general wish list (below) that will help us provide gifts to anyone in our ever-changing emergency shelter population.

If you would like to help provides gifts to Tedford’s shelter guests, supportive housing tenants and outreach clients, please contact our Director of Development, Jennifer Iacovelli, via email or by calling 207-729-1161, #101. We may also need help with gift wrapping and organizing the presents we receive.

As always, your support is much appreciated!
holiday general wish list

Tedford Housing’s Most Needed Items for November 2015

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As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing often relies on community support to help fulfill its mission. Each month, we share some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our guests and tenants. Some items go to our emergency shelters. Some donations help our guests moving into permanent housing get a better start. All are appreciated!

(You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for November 2015:

  • Bath towels
  • Wash towels
  • Gas cards
  • Coffee
  • Non-dairy creamer
  • Hats and gloves (particularly for men!)
  • Shampoo and conditioner (and basic toiletries)
  • Disposable razors
  • Laundry detergent
  • Warm blankets, comforters and quilts (all sizes)
  • Queen sized sheets
  • Household cleaning products (it’s great if you can put a few items in a bucket or laundry basket for guests moving into permanent housing!)
  • Mops and brooms
  • Dishes
  • Silverware
  • Lamps
  • Gift cards to Goodwill

Please note, we do not accept donations of clothing, mattresses, electronics or appliances.

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

Tedford Housing Elects Two New Board Members

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Contact: Jennifer Iacovelli, jennifer@tedfordhousing.org, 207-729-1161, ext. 101

BRUNSWICK, Maine (October 20, 2015) – Tedford Housing, a nonprofit agency working to find lasting solutions to end homelessness in midcoast and central Maine, recently elected two new officers to its board of directors.

Sally Loving, of Brunswick, is a self-employed communications consultant for advocacy groups in Washington, DC and New York.

Joyce McPhetres, of Topsham, is the chief human resources officer at Community Health Options.

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Tedford Housing works together with people in their communities to find lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness. We provide shelter, housing, and services that empower adults, children and families in need. For more information, call 207-729-1161 or visit www.tedfordhousing.org.

October 2015 Wish List for Tedford Housing + #Socktober

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As a nonprofit organization, Tedford Housing often relies on community support to help fulfill its mission. Each month, we share some of our most needed items. We are always grateful to those who can donate these items, as they directly help our guests and tenants. (You can also view our general Wish List.)

Here is what we most need for October 2015:

  • Hats and gloves
  • Shampoo and conditioner (travel-sized works well!)
  • Disposable razors
  • Laundry detergent
  • Warm blankets and quilts
  • Twin sheet sets
  • Queen sheet sets
  • Pillows (new)
  • Household cleaning products (it’s great if you can put a few items in a bucket for guests moving into permanent housing)
  • Bath towels
  • Wash towels
  • Diapers  (size 3-5)  and wipes
  • Gas cards
  • Gift cards to Goodwill
  • End tables
  • Floor lamp

Have you heard about Socktober?

Socktober is a movement launched by Kid President creator Brad Montague to get kids and grown-ups to help the homeless in an easy, fun way. This video asks three simple questions to help you see how you can change the world and get involved with your own Socktober drive. Maybe to benefit Tedford Housing? It’s easy!

To coordinate the drop-off of your donation, contact Director of Development Jennifer Iacovelli at 207-729-1161, #101 or email.

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