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Maine Points: The Salvation Army

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Maine Points: The Salvation Army

Danny speaks with Captain Michael Harper from The Salvation Army Of Greater Portland to discuss the recent influx of Asylum Seekers coming into Portland.

MIRC (Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition applied for a grant through Maine Housing to provide shelter and other critical services. As a result, The Salvation Army is sheltering 77 people (overflow from the Portland Family Shelter. Men, women, children.

If you are in need of services, you can reach out to them (207) 774-4172 or visit them at 297 Cumberland Ave in Portland.

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