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Groups get more than $3M to fight Maine youth homelessness

Groups get more than $3M to fight Maine youth homelessness

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BANGOR, Maine (AP) A Maine state authority has provided more than $3 million to organizations that tackle youth homelessness in the state.

MaineHousing says it awarded the money to Preble Street, Shaw House, Aroostook County Action Program, Volunteers of America: Northern New England and Penquis.

The money comes from a federal grant.

MaineHousing says New Beginnings, which is the only emergency shelter licensed for 24-hour care for youth in Maine, played a key role in securing the funding.

New Beginnings’ Executive Director Chris Bicknell said the funding is part of a strategy to “dramatically change the lives of children and youth who are at risk for homelessness in Maine.”

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