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
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
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-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
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-gas grill
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-lawn/garden equipment
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-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.
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Current News
Easter or Happy Spring Baskets
York County Federal Credit Union
Become a 2010 Walk-A-Thon Sponsor
Kennebunk Savings Bank Collection
Fundraising Dance - Sat. May 8
Haunted Hayrides - Oct. 30 and 31
Apples and Art - September 12 and 13
“Music for Meds” - Tim Janis - Sept. 26
Food Pantry Distributes Pet Food
Items Needed - Family Shelters
Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Gift Certificates Now Available
Background
The Green Project
Helping Out
Housing
Addressing Health Needs
Food Service Programs
Programs Offered
Vocational Training in the Bakery
Community Involvement
Recognition For Our Work
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)