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 twenty-nine 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

York County Shelter Programs

3 minute video

Do you have any items that you might be willing to sell on our new

Shelter Bay

website? Or

perhaps you are in the mood to buy

some of

our donated

treasures?

The Shelter’s “One Word” video

can now be viewed in its entirety, (17 minutes) , on the “Friends of York

County Shelter Programs, Inc.”

web page on Facebook.

Donation opportunities available through

This working bus is now

available for sale on Shelter bay - $1,500 or

best offer.

Click HERE to learn about Shelter bay.

The Ray Angers Community Farm is  looking for the following items that are in working condition or fixable:


-2x4’s, 2x8’s, and fluorescent 4’ work

shop lights for vegetable seedling project


  1. -cover-alls  (medium, large, extra large) to help keep residents warm when they are doing outdoor chores at the Farm.


- hand tools and power tools and lumber


  1. -gas grill


  1. -lawn/garden equipment


  1. -area rugs


- large television for community viewing


-movies (DVD’s or VHS)


-furniture


-single bed


Please call Tom at 793-4592 if you can

donate any of these items.  Thanks!

York County Shelter Programs is serious about recycling.  We desperately need two large Garden Way type of carts (with the big wheels) to help transport all the items for our composting program. One is needed at the Shelter and the other is needed at the Farm. Please contact Mary at 324-8941  email mqdoyle@gmail.com if you can help us find these. Thanks!

The Shelter is in desperate need of many single beds in good condition for former residents who are moving to apartments or houses.  Pots and pans and kitchen equipment (toasters, coffee makers, etc.) are also needed.  The Shelter is in need of a wet/dry vacuum, energy-efficient refrigerators and recent-model microwaves in good condition.  Please call Joan at 324-1137 ext. 105 or Mary at 324-8941 to make arrangements to drop off the donations.  Thanks so much!

Click on the frame above to watch our

new overview of the York County Shelter Programs.

Home

      

       Our Mission

       Our Location and Directions

       Contact Information

       Come and Visit Us

       Employment Opportunities


Current News


      Easter or Happy Spring Baskets

       Walk-A-Thon 2010 Registration

      York County Federal Credit Union

       Become a 2010 Walk-A-Thon Sponsor

       Kennebunk Savings Bank Collection

       Fundraising Dance - Sat. May 8

       Shelter 2010 Calendars

       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

       Shelter bay

       Shelter bay - page 2

       Food Pantry Distributes Pet Food

       Garden Fundraiser for Shelter

       Garden Party Photos - July 19

       Thanks to Bangor Savings Bank

      Feinstein Challenge

       Afghan Raffle                                                                

       Immediate Needs

       Items Needed - Family Shelters

       Need for Furniture Sponsors

       Shaker Hill Kitchens

       Neighborhood Stabilization Program

       New Shelter DVD

      Gift Certificates Now Available

      Kennebunk Savings Bank

       Free-Range Eggs For Sale

       Walk-A-Thon News

       Walk-A-Thon Sponsor

       Walk-A-Thon Registration Form

       Walk-A-Thon Raffle

       2009 Walk-A-Thon Photos

       Additional Photos - 2009 Walk



Background


      Homelessness in Maine

       A Little History

       Corporate Status

       Board of Directors


The Green Project


        Help Us Go Green

        Adopt A House

      

       

Helping Out

    

    Volunteer

     Donate  

     Need for Vehicles

     Wish List

     Thanks Open House

     “Gigantic Dreams”

     Donate on ebay

     Feinstein Challenge

     Need for Turkey Donations

     Support from United Way


Housing


    Emergency Housing

    Permanent Housing

    Interior Photos

    Ray Angers Community Farm

    Plants For Sale

    Wish List For The Farm

    Greenhouse-Computer Program

    Photos by Dorothy

    Helping in Housing

   Vinton Hall

     Avignon Apartments


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

  Shaker Hill Kitchens-Saco

   Community Kitchen

  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





         




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Click HERE to learn about how to order your Easter or “Happy Spring” baskets.

Donation of Easter baskets, Easter candy, cellophane gift wrap for our

“Welcome Spring”/Easter Baskets fundraiser will be greatly appreciated.

Kitchen tables

needed for

residents moving

in apartments.

Please call Joan

or Mary -324-1137.

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 is being 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)