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
Background
Current News
Application - 2012 Shaker Hill Craft Fair
Contact Commissioners & Newspapers
Bangor Savings Bank -Grant Program
Thanks to Demonstration Participants
County Budget Meeting - Jan. 18, 2012
Seed Donations Needed - Angers Farm
Shelter Thanks Pine Hill Mules
Share Your Thoughts - Shelter Book
New Items For Sale For Shelter
Shelter Gift Cards - All Occasions
Recent Random Acts of Kindness
Shaker Hill Kitchens
Shaker Hill Kitchens - Catering
Shaker Hill Kitchens - Volunteer
Shaker Hill Kitchens Dinners2Go
Shaker Hill Kitchens Catering Menu
Shaker Hill Kitchens Wish List
Green Initiatives
Green Alliance Story on Vinton Hall
Maine DEP Press Release- 4/25/11
theGREENscreen.tv Profiles Shelter
Environmental Leader Certification
Green article - Elizabeth Banwell
2011 5KRun/Walk-A-Thon
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 Registration Form
2011 Walk-A-Thon/5K Run Sponsors
Helping Out
Housing
Ray Angers Community Farm
Spring 2011 - Angers Newsletter
Feb. 2011 Angers Farm Newsletter
Jan. 2011 Angers Farm Newsletter
Dec. 2010 Angers Farm Newsletter
Spring-Summer 2010 at the Farm
Addressing Health Needs
Food Service Programs
Programs Offered
Vocational Training in the Bakery
Community Involvement
Recognition For Our Work
Past Events and Projects
Need for Thanksgiving Donations
Stuff the Bus - Nov. 19 and 20
Madeline Peyroux Concert-Oct. 6
New Venue: 3rd Annual Harvest Dance
Easter or Happy Spring Baskets
Post Cards-$30,000 Food Pantry Cut
Nature-Related Crafters Sought
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
Robert’s Community Suppers for Shelter
Donations Needed - Yard Sale, Auction
Merry Makers Will Donate Proceeds
Heartwood College of Art’s Exhibition
Stuff the Bus - Nov. 20 and 21
Kennebunk River Band Benefit -11- 27
Write-in Vote for $1,000 & $5,000 Grant
Spring-Summer Photos of the Farm
Random Acts of Kindness- May 2010
Fundraising Dance - Sat. May 8
Become a 2010 Walk-A-Thon Sponsor
York County Federal Credit Union
Kennebunk Savings Bank Collection
Kennebunk Savings Customer Ballot
Haunted Hayrides - Oct. 30 and 31
Apples and Art - September 12 and 13
“Music for Meds” - Tim Janis - Sept. 26
2010 Artists and Crafters Participating
Additional 2010 Artists and Crafters
Items Needed - Family Shelters
Shaker Hill Kitchens Open House
Open House- Shaker Hill Kitchens
Gift Certificates Now Available
Shelter Bay
Quilts & Afghans Benefit Shelter
Shaker Hill Apple Festival
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
Tim Janis - Special Guest - 9/24/2011
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
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: