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Ellsworth, Maine |
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1992 - 2009 |
 Shelter for Single Individuals and Families 17 Years of Service in Hancock County |
“SERVE FIRST THOSE WHO SUFFER MOST”
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Our Appeal
Otherwise the love we claim to have is only self-centered rather than really human." Joan Chittister.
Our Mission
Emmaus Homeless Shelter exists to provide a safe and comfortable environment
for homeless men, women and families in need of temporary shelter who are willing
to work towards ending their homelessness. We are committed to helping the poor
in our local communities by offering a wide range of services and referrals to anyone in need.
The Beginning...
Acting on a proposal by Sister Barbara Hance, the
Federal Building on the corner of Main and Water Street was leased to Emmaus
(uh-may’-us) by the Housing and Urban Development Corp.
AN EXPLANATION FOR THE CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS
"Homelessness can be caused by a variety of problems.
The main cause is unaffordable housing for the poor.
Secondary causes
include mental illness, physical illnesses, substance abuse,..."
Unaffordable housing is in part the result of gentrification of
neighborhoods.
It is much harder to find cold water flats or housing by the
week than previously.
Mental health issues come into play with the use of
medication instead of institutionalization.
Patients who in the past would
have been in-patient are released with medication prescriptions.