by Nancy Brown | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
https://hopesquadmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Every-Friday.mp4 2025 has been a big year for Hope Squad Maine — and it’s all thanks to you. From Friday outreach at the Homeless Services Center (City of Portland shelter for the unhoused) and on the streets, to...
by Nancy Brown | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Back in July, the City of Portland invited Preble Street, Milestone Recovery, and Hope Squad Maine to participate in a new “Food Distribution Pilot” designed to create a consistent, city-sanctioned location for daily meal support. The site chosen was Cotton Street — a...
by Nancy Brown | Dec 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
By Volunteer, Athena D. Today I experienced my first true connection with a friend from the street — Glen. I’ve talked with him a few times, but this was different. He smiled, engaged, and opened up in a way that felt real and honest. We connected over something...
by Nancy Brown | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Weekly Outreach Reports – Fall/Winter October 2025 November 2025 December 2025 Weekly Outreach Report – December 4 & 5, 2025 Thursday: 30 interactions & HSC discussion group Friday: Early AM transports – 7 HSC – 118 served Street meals – 81 served...
by Nancy Brown | Oct 19, 2025 | Uncategorized
by Volunteer, Susanna R. There are many ways each of us can help our unhoused neighbors. Making eye contact, sharing a smile, handing out blessing bags and/or $5.00 food & coffee gift cards are small acts of kindness that can make a big difference to our...
by Nancy Brown | Oct 12, 2025 | Uncategorized
Many people ask us, “What should I do when I see someone at an intersection or on the sidewalks holding a sign?” Often, the concern is that you don’t want to unintentionally support a harmful habit — but you also don’t want to ignore someone in need. Here’s our #1...
