York County Shelter Programs, Inc.

 
 
 

                    Single Resident Occupancy

                                Alfred, Maine

Ray Angers Community Farm

      West Newfield, Maine

                    Family Welcoming Center                                                                      Family Welcoming Center

                             Sanford, Maine                                                                                    Sanford, Maine

   

                           (two of over thirty residences in York County operated by York County Shelter Programs)

    

York County Shelter Programs is located on the grounds of the Brothers of Christian Instruction in

Alfred, Maine.  The historic property is an old Shaker village.

This beautiful 1833 Shaker Barn has become the home of the Healthy Habits Center and Food Pantry of the York County Shelter Programs, Inc.  It represents the very best efforts of many good people who take great pride in helping others to gain a sense of safety, wellness,  dignity, and hope.

Vinton Hall - the new energy-efficient green residential facility with eight single housing units has been constructed on the Shaker Hill property in Alfred.

“No child growing up in America, and dreaming about what they would

be when they grew up, ever dreamed that they would be homeless.”

                                                                                      Donald H. Gean

Donation opportunities available through

Click on the frame above to watch our new overview of the York County Shelter Programs.

This 90-second video - “We Have Some Concerns” is an overview of some of the concerns that the York County Shelter Programs addresses on a daily basis. It was submitted in the Kennebunk Savings Bank’s  “Make Your Case” video competition. Thanks to Sheila Falls, composer and performer of violin music, “Queen Maeve’s Slumber” (www.sheilafalls.com) and Lucille Hussey for her technical assistance (www.mrshussey.com)

Click on the photo above to watch the United Way of York County video that features the work of the York County Shelter Programs.

To check out the new listing of items for sale

to benefit the Shelter on Shelter bay,  click HERE.

Home

       Our Mission

       Our Location and Directions

       Contact Information

       Come and Visit Us

       Employment Opportunities


Background

       Homelessness in Maine

       A Little History

       Corporate Status

       Board of Directors

   

Current News

       5K Walk/Run - May, 19, 2012

       Application - 2012 Shaker Hill Craft Fair

       Feinstein Challenge - 2012

       Green Happenings Slideshow

       Contact Commissioners & Newspapers

       Bangor Savings Bank -Grant Program

       Thanks to Demonstration Participants

       County Budget Meeting - Jan. 18, 2012

       Seed Donations Needed - Angers Farm

      Kennebunk Savings Bank

       Shelter Thanks Pine Hill Mules

      Adams Park Storage Food Drive

       Good for All Community Party

       Immediate Needs for Shelter

       Share Your Thoughts - Shelter Book

       Turkey Trot Benefits Shelter

       Gigantic Book Sale

       New Items For Sale For Shelter

       CAN DO Program

       Shelter Gift Cards - All Occasions

      Senior Food Program

       New Listing of Items For Sale

       Brothers Seek Volunteer

       Recent Random Acts of Kindness

     

Shaker Hill Kitchens

      Shaker Hill Kitchens - Bakery

      Shaker Hill Kitchens - Cafe

      Shaker Hill Kitchens - Catering

      Shaker Hill Kitchens - Volunteer

      Shaker Hill Kitchens Dinners2Go

      Shaker Hill Kitchens Catering Menu

      Shaker Hill Kitchens Wish List

     Shaker Hill Community Kitchen


Green Initiatives

      Green Happenings Slideshow

      Green Alliance Story on Vinton Hall

      Maine DEP Press Release- 4/25/11

      theGREENscreen.tv Profiles Shelter

      Environmental Leader Certification

      Green Alliance

      Help Us Go Green

      Adopt A House

      Green article - Elizabeth Banwell

      Tenant Conservation Tips

      CFL Clean-up

      Local CFL Drop-Off Locations

      Ways Residents Can Stay Warm


2011 5KRun/Walk-A-Thon

       Results of the 5K Run

       Photos 5KRun/Walk - Tabetha McWhirk

       Studio4 Photos from Run/Walk For Sale

       Kennebunk Democratic Photos -p.1

       Kennebunk Democratic Photos- p. 2

       Walk-A-Thon/5K Run

       Walk-A-Thon/5K Run Registration Form

       2011 Walk-A-Thon/5K Run Sponsors

       Photos-From Mary Kate Morgan 


Helping Out

     Volunteer

     Donate  

     Need for Vehicles

     Wish List

     Thanks Open House

     “Gigantic Dreams”

     Donate on ebay

     Feinstein Challenge

     United Way Support


Housing

    Emergency Housing

    Permanent Housing

    CHAMP Housing

    Commons Housing

    NSP Program

    Interior Photos

    Helping in Housing

    Vinton Hall

    Avignon Apartments


Ray Angers Community Farm

    August 2011 Farm Photos

    Spring 2011 - Angers Newsletter

    Photos from Jeff at the Farm

    Feb. 2011 Angers Farm Newsletter

    Jan. 2011 Angers Farm Newsletter

    Ray Angers Community Farm

    Dec. 2010 Angers Farm Newsletter

    Spring-Summer 2010 at the Farm

    Wish List For The Farm

    Greenhouse-Computer Program

    Photos by Dorothy


Addressing Health Needs

    Mental Health

    Healthy Habits Program

    York County Community Health


Food Service Programs

   Bakery

   New Products at the Bakery

   Free Meals

   Food Pantry

   Serving Meals

  Lunch Wagon

  Apple Season


Programs Offered

    Educational Opportunities

    Legal

    Vocational Training in the Bakery

    Appreciation for the Arts

    “Heading Home” newspaper


Community Involvement

    Mama Mia Dinners

    Creative Ways To Help Out

    Helping at the Holidays

    Growing and Donating Food

    Caring Neighbors


Recognition For Our Work


   Awards and Accolades

    Comments

    Thank You Story


Past Events and Projects

    Need for Thanksgiving Donations

    Items Needed For Christmas

     “Under The Lights” Food Drive

    Stuff the Bus - Nov. 19 and 20

    Third Annual Harvest Dance

    Madeline Peyroux Concert-Oct. 6

    New Venue: 3rd Annual Harvest Dance

    United Way Video

    Thoughts from Former Resident

    Easter or Happy Spring Baskets

    Post Cards-$30,000 Food Pantry Cut

    Nature-Related Crafters Sought

    NAMI - Mental Illness Class

    Applications - 2011 Juried Craft Fai

    Wood Products Made By Residents

    Mama Mia Dinners Start Up Again!

    1st Annual Bike Run - July 17, 2011

    Food not Fines - Springvale Library

    Shelter’s $1000-Bangor Savings Bank

    Surprise Celebration - April 12

    2011 Shaker Hill Apple Festival

    Day of Caring - June 8, 2011

    Les Stevens Memorial ATV Ride

    Robert’s Community Suppers for Shelter

    Donations Needed - Yard Sale, Auction

    Sept. - Hunger Action Month

    Merry Makers Will Donate Proceeds

    Heartwood College of Art’s Exhibition

    “In Search of Home” Artwork

    Stuff the Bus - Nov. 20 and 21

    Kennebunk River Band Benefit -11- 27

    Webhannet Charity Tournament

    Province Lake Golf Tournament

    Write-in Vote for $1,000 & $5,000 Grant

    Shelter Joins Green Alliance

    Budget Committee - Dec. 15

    Third Annual Breakfast Bowl

    Benefit Dance - Nov. 13, 2010

    Kennebunkport OAC Raffle

    Spring-Summer Photos of the Farm

    Random Acts of Kindness- May 2010

    Mama Mia’s Coming To An End

    Fourth of July Baskets 

    Photos From 2010 Walk-A-Thon

    Walk-A-Thon News

    Fundraising Dance - Sat. May 8

    Former Resident Supports Walk

    Walk-A-Thon Sponsor

    Become a 2010 Walk-A-Thon Sponsor

    2010 Walk-A-Thon Sponsors

    Walk-A-Thon 2010 Registration

    York County Federal Credit Union

    Shelter 2010 Calendars

    Kennebunk Savings Bank Collection

    Kennebunk Savings Customer Ballot

    Christmas Wish List

    Haunted Hayrides - Oct. 30 and 31

    Benefit Dance - Nov. 14

    Photos of Tim Janis Concert

    Apples and Art - September 12 and 13

    “Music for Meds” - Tim Janis - Sept. 26

    Garden Fundraiser for Shelter

    Garden Party Photos - July 19

    Thanks to Bangor Savings Bank

    Feinstein Challenge

    Afghan Raffle                                                                

    Immediate Needs

    2010 Artists and Crafters Participating

    Additional 2010 Artists and Crafters

    2010 Apple Festival Thanks

    Items Needed - Family Shelters

    Need for Furniture Sponsors

    Shaker Hill Kitchens

    Shaker Hill Kitchens Open House

    Shaker Hill Kitchens-Saco

    Open House- Shaker Hill Kitchens

    New Shelter DVD

    Gift Certificates Now Available

    Kennebunk Savings Bank

    Free-Range Eggs For Sale

    Walk-A-Thon Registration Form

    Walk-A-Thon Raffle

    2009 Walk-A-Thon Photos

    Additional Photos - 2009 Walk


Shelter Bay

   

     Quilts & Afghans Benefit Shelter


Shaker Hill Apple Festival

    Silent Auction Items

    Shaker Hill 2012 Craft Fair Application

    Shaker Hill Apple Festival Poster

    Nature-Related Crafters Invited

    Visit The Shaker Museum at Festival

    Volunteers Needed - Apple Festival

    Visit the Apple Orchards at Festival

    2011 Apple Festival Artisans - Page 1

    2011 Apple Festival Artisans - Page 2

    2011 Apple Festival Artisans- Page 3

    Farmers at the Apple Festival

    Tim Janis - Special Guest - 9/24/2011

    Thank You Page for Festival Supporters

    Items We Need For Apple Festival

The Shelter’s “One Word” video can be viewed in its entirety (17 min.) on “Friends of York County Shelter Programs” web page on Facebook.

The York County Shelter Programs was selected as the first recipient of the Green Alliance’s Sustainable Commerce Scholarship.

York County Shelter Programs is encouraging area residents to consider helping to organize food drives in the clubs and

organizations to which they belong, in their schools and

businesses, places of worship, and in various locations throughout the community.  


For information about organizing a food drive or donating food to the Food Pantry, please contact 

Martha Huestis at 324-8811.

York County Shelter Programs has

earned Environmental Leadership

certification from the Maine DEP for the Shelter, the Bakery at Notre Dame, and Shaker Hill Kitchens.

Click HERE for Spring 2011 Angers Farm Newsletter

     Book Sale to
Benefit The Shelter - Thousands of books available for sale
50 cents paperbacks
$1.00 for hardcovers
Open every day from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. in the Dining Commons across from the Bakery of Notre Dame off of Shaker Hill Road in Alfred. Click HERE.Gigantic_Book_Sale.htmlGigantic_Book_Sale.htmlshapeimage_3_link_0

York County Shelter Programs is in desperate need of the donation of personal care products such as shampoo,

conditioner, deodorants, 

disposable razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, women's sanitary

products, etc.  Items can be left at the Shelter at any time since the

facility is open 24/7.  For

additional information please call 324-1137.

You are invited to share your photos, thoughts, stories, etc. about the Shelter for

a book on the history of the Shelter over the past thirty years.  Click HERE for more info.

The Shelter is in need of

flashlights.

The Shelter is

in need of

five-gallon

containers with

covers for the

recycling program.

The Family Welcoming Center is in need of bureaus, lamps, full-size bed in good condition, end tables, VCR tapes and DVD tapes.  Please call Anita at 651-7762.

Click HERE for

photos of the Peaceful Demonstration on Jan. 18 at 4 p.m. outside the County Courthouse in Alfred to fund the Food Pantry.

Please click HERE to write-in “York County Shelter Programs” in the Bangor Savings Bank’s Community Matters More” Grant Programs

On Jan. 18, 2012, the York County Commissioners rejected the recommendation of the Budget Committee for $31,000 in funding to the York County Shelter Programs ‘

Food Pantry. Click HERE for contact information for the County Commissioners

and also for contact information for the

area newspapers if you wish to write a letter

to the editor.

Check out our new six-minute slide show on the green practices of York County

Shelter Programs by clicking on this link: