From homelessness to home.
Tedford Housing is a nonprofit organization based in Brunswick, Maine, dedicated to empowering individuals and families to move from homelessness to home. Through our comprehensive programs, we work to prevent homelessness, provide safe emergency housing, and offer long-term solutions. By offering support, resources, and stability, we help our neighbors transition to permanent housing, stabilizing our community one household at a time.
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![Krista, a supportive housing tenant, smiling in a pink shirt in front of a fenced garden area]()
"I think the turning point to changing my life was finding a community that supports me."
Krista, Permanent Supportive Housing Tenant
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![Alex, a former shelter guest, standing in his new kitchen with wooden cabinets in the background]()
"I had ten years of struggle and uncertainty. Now, I wake up thankful every day."
Alex, Former Adult Shelter Guest
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![Close-up of two hands holding blue hand warmers, wearing a thick yellow winter coat]()
"Being homeless is like living in the movie Groundhog Day. Every day, I try to give myself one new goal to break the pattern."
Nathan, Warming Center Guest
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![Brian, a former shelter guest, standing with his son on a beach, walking beside the water]()
"No one should be judged by their housing situation. It’s all about what we’re working toward."
Brian, Former Family Shelter Guest
Our Programs
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Emergency Shelter
We provide immediate, safe housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, ensuring they have a secure place to stay while they work toward stability.
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Homelessness Prevention
Our program offers financial assistance and resources to individuals and families at risk of losing their homes, helping them avoid crisis before it starts.
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Permanent Supportive Housing
We offer long-term housing solutions with on-site case management for individuals and families who have previously experienced homelessness, helping them maintain stability and independence.
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Warm Thy Neighbor
This initiative provides emergency heating assistance to low-income households in need, ensuring they have the resources to stay warm and safe during Maine's cold winter months.
Our Impact in FY24
Tedford Housing made a significant impact in our community, supporting hundreds of individuals and families on their journey to stability and housing security:
121 adults and family members found safety in our emergency shelters.
13,383 bednights were provided across our adult and family shelters.
76 individuals and family members lived in our Permanent Supportive Housing units.
301 individuals and family members were served through Homelessness Prevention and Outreach programs.
284 individuals and family members received heating assistance through Warm Thy Neighbor.
5,840 meals were provided by our dedicated Meal-a-Month volunteers.
Latest News
Tedford ED advocates for sustainable shelter funding
Executive Director Andrew Lardie joins shelter leaders across Maine in advocating for long-term funding solutions, emphasizing the growing need for resources to keep shelters open and support those experiencing homelessness.
Tedford provides safe haven in Maine’s coldest months
Midcoasters gathered for an open house at Tedford’s Winter Warming Center Open House, which featured snacks, a musical performance and showcased the vital service offered to vulnerable community members when resources are limited.
Brunswick nonprofit awarded $50,000 amid shelter construction
Bank of America has awarded $50,000 to Brunswick-based Tedford Housing for its work addressing homelessness in the Midcoast.