Thursday, April 26, 2012

Maine Voices: Human-services nonprofits must take lead on knitting new safety net | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram

Maine Voices: Human-services nonprofits must take lead on knitting new safety net | The Portland Press Herald / Maine Sunday Telegram: With only 64 percent indicating they are able to meet this increased demand, reduced funding will further threaten the health and well-being of Maine residents falling through the widening cracks.

Preble Street, for instance, provides a range of services to prevent and end homelessness in Greater Portland, and need has risen 31 percent at our soup kitchens as more people become homeless.

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