Tedford Housing

Empowering people to move from homelessness to home.

Seeking Donations for the 2018 Christmas Store

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Tedford Housing is partnering with Pathway Vineyard Church once again to make the Christmas Store available to families in need. Last year, a whopping total of 205 individuals that Tedford serves benefited from this partnership.

Thanks to all of the wonderful donors from last year’s holiday effort with Pathway Vineyard Church, 46 families (including 56 adults and 99 children) were able to “shop” in the Christmas store. In addition, 34 individuals in our supportive housing and outreach services and 16 shelter guests benefited from this community partnership. Individuals, schools, companies and other supporters came together to make sure our guests and clients were able to enjoy things like warm blankets, dish sets, hats and mittens, and, of course, toys for the kids on Christmas morning.

Photos from the 2017 Christmas Store at Pathway Vineyard Church in Brunswick, Maine

Families have the opportunity to “shop” the store at no cost to them. Kids are also be able to shop for parents in a special area. There will be fun crafts, Christmas movies, coffee, hot cocoa, and other treats while families wait their turn to shop. Everyone will get equal access to gifts and have the opportunity to have their gifts wrapped.

To help stock the free store for parents and kids in need, we are looking for the following donations of new items:

Towels & Washcloths
Blankets (twin & queen)
Sheet Sets
Pillows
Pots & Pans
Dish Sets
Dish Towels
Hats & Mittens
Socks
Stocking Stuffers
Toys
Gift Cards

New, unwrapped items can be donated to Tedford Housing by Thursday, December 6th. Items can be dropped off at Tedford’s administrative office (14 Middle Street, Brunswick) between 9am and 4pm, Monday – Thursday.

To support our families during the holidays or to set up a donation drop off,
contact Jennifer at 207-729-1161 #101 or jennifer@tedfordhousing.org

**Download a flyer with our holiday wish list**

Holiday Giving: Tedford Housing Partners with Pathway Vineyard Church for the Christmas Store

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Tedford Housing is appreciative of the support of community members during the holiday season, whether it is through donating items from our everyday wish list, purchasing gifts for families or contributing to our annual fund.

This year, Tedford Housing is partnering with Pathway Vineyard Church to provide holiday support to our shelter guests, homeless prevention families and supportive housing tenants through the “Christmas Store.”

Families will have the opportunity to “shop” the store at no cost to them. Kids will also be able to shop for parents in a special area. There will be fun crafts, Christmas movies, coffee, hot cocoa, and other treats while families wait their turn to shop. Everyone will get equal access to gifts and have the opportunity to have their gifts wrapped.

To help stock the store for parents and kids, we are looking for the following new items:

  • Towels & washcloths
  • Blankets (twin and queen sizes)
  • Pillows
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dish Sets
  • Dish Towels
  • Hats & Mittens
  • Socks for Adults
  • Stocking Stuffers
  • Toys

New, unwrapped items can be donated by Thursday, November 28th to Tedford Housing or by December 3rd to Pathway Vineyard Church. 

We will also be looking for volunteers to help us “staff” the Christmas store and help organize the items prior to the event.

To support our families during the holidays through volunteering or to set up your donation drop off, contact Jennifer at 207-729-1161 #101 or jennifer@tedfordhousing.org or email Pathway Vineyeard Church at jo.harrison@pathwayvineyard.com.

Download a copy of the 2017 Christmas Wish List

Tedford Housing Honors Local Organizations and Outgoing Board Members at Annual Meeting and Awards Event

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

BRUNSWICK, Maine (July 15, 2015) – Tedford Housing, a nonprofit agency working to find lasting solutions to end homelessness, held its annual meeting and awards event on June 11th at The Daniel Hotel in Brunswick. Merrymeeting Board of Realtors, Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program and the Brunswick Pathway Vineyard Church were recognized for their contributions to Tedford Housing and its clients. In addition, Executive Director Craig A. Phillips gave an update on Tedford Housing’s strategic plan and discussed recent successes and new challenges, and outgoing board members were acknowledged for their service to the organization.

The following awards were handed out at the event:

The Scooty Brownell Award – given annually to those who have a history of supporting Tedford Housing in more than one way including financial, volunteering, advocacy or leadership – was awarded to Merrymeeting Board of Realtors.

Merrymeeting Board of Realtors receives award from Tedford Housing.
Tim Dunham, Merrymeeting Boad of Realtors president, with Tedford Housing board member Judy Montgomery and Tedford Housing executive director Craig Phillips.

The Tedford Home Award – given annually to one or more organizations who have worked closely with Tedford Housing to help meet its mission of ending homelessness – was awarded to Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program.

MCHPP receives award from Tedford Housing.
Tedford Housing executive director Craig Phillips,  Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MCHPP) development associate Mike Boyd, MCHPP board president Hannah Chatalbash and Tedford Housing board member Doug Morrell.

The Margit Cook Award – given annually to one or more persons who demonstrate exemplary volunteer service to Tedford Housing, have served in a formal volunteer capacity for at least five years and are recommended by Tedford Housing staff as persons of great integrity and outstanding volunteer service – was awarded to the Brunswick Pathway Vineyard Church.

Pathway Vineyard Church receives award from Tedford Housing.
Jo Harrison accepts the Margit Cook award for the Brunswick Pathway Vineyard Church, pictured with Martha Stein, former director of development for Tedford Housing, and executive director Craig Phillips.

Craig Phillips, Executive Director, reviewed highlights of the agency’s strategic plan with a focus on “finding lasting solutions to the challenges of homelessness” through working with many sectors of the thirty-three communities served by Tedford in northern Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties. Phillips thanked the Warm Thy Neighbor heating assistance volunteers who provided 384 hours of service for a value of $11,385, serving 165 households and 373 beneficiaries. He acknowledged students at area high schools who were homeless and graduating from high school with the assistance of the Merrymeeting Program. TJ Maxx and Wicked Joe Coffee were mentioned as examples of many area businesses which had provided goods or services to the emergency shelter facilities in Brunswick. Phillips stated, “Every day we witness children, families and adults who have overcome their homelessness and who now have stability in their lives to further pursue great accomplishments.”

Outgoing board members recognized at the event included Judy Montgomery, associate librarian at Bowdoin College; John Fitzgerald, the William D. Shipman Professor of Economics at Bowdoin College; Reverend Bill Bliss of the Neighborhood Faith Community in Bath; Anne Morham, a retired social worker from Sweetser; and Barbara Gaul, vice president, marketing/corporate clerk for Bath Savings Institution. Each board member served Tedford Housing for two consecutive three year terms and actively participated in various board committees.

Outgoing Tedford Housing board members
Outgoing Tedford Housing board members Bill Bliss, Barbara Gaul, Judy Montgomery and John Fitzgerald, pictured with board member Nancy Carleton and executive director Craig Phillips.

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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.

PO Box 958, Brunswick ME 04011