News Archive

Oct 11, 2012
Validation Therapy Training Comes to Maine
Volunteers of America Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont is one of only four organizations nationwide offering Validation® Training for families and professionals with loved ones or clients who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.
Sep 17, 2012
Home Depot Volunteers Help Maine Homeless Veterans
100 Employees from 11 Maine Home Depot® Stores gather in Saco on Sept. 21st to Improve the Lives of Maine’s Homeless Veterans. “Celebration of Service” events benefit veterans nationwide
Feb 21, 2012
United Way of York County Grant Helps Ensure Seniors Receive Nutritious Food during Times of Need
Funding for “Let's Eat!”, a food security program for low-income senior residents at Paul Hazelton House in Saco, Maine, was recently renewed for the 4th year for a one-year $2,400 grant from United Way of York County.
Jan 10, 2012
Tax Coalition Program has the Opportunity to Return More Than $8,000,000 to Maine Individuals, Families and the Local Economy
The Statewide Maine Creating Assets, Savings, and Hope (CA$H) coalition is preparing to launch what it hopes to be another record-breaking season to help individuals and families gain their maximum tax return possible.
Oct 26, 2011
Donation for Homeless Veterans Available Across Maine and at Stand Down Event at Togus on October 29
Volunteers of America Northern New England and the Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) are making critical supplies available at no cost to homeless veterans and veterans in need across Maine.
Sep 12, 2011
Volunteers of America Presents Annual Community Service Awards
Volunteers of America Northern New England presented its annual Community Service Awards last night at an event in Portland. Winners represent a wide variety of individuals and organizations from the area.
Aug 30, 2011
Maine Community Foundation Provides Grant to Improve the Lives of Maine Homeless Veterans
Maine Community Foundation awarded a grant of $2,500 to help Volunteers of America Northern New England begin an outreach program to support homeless Maine veterans in York County.
Jun 17, 2011
Unique Summer Camp Helps Maine Youth see their Potential and Live a Healthy Lifestyle
From June 18 through June 24, approximately 150 chosen Maine fifth and sixth graders and more than 60 law enforcement and criminal justice professionals from across the state will gather at Camp POSTCARD (Police Officers Striving To Create And Reinforce Dreams) for a fun- and education-filled week of summer camp.
May 29, 2011
Jason Varitek and David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox Honor Student Leaders
During a day at Fenway Park prior to last night's game, Boston Red Sox Captain Jason Varitek, Alex Cora, and David Ortiz represented all Major Leaguers when they honored almost 40 Maine high school students from ten schools serving as Captains of their school's Maine Action Team.
May 20, 2011
Dedication Ceremony for New Affordable Senior Housing Community
Volunteers of America Northern New England celebrated the official dedication of the Miller Square on Harlow today at 1:30 p.m. The celebration took place at Miller Square on Harlow which is a new 55-unit high quality affordable senior housing community in Bangor.
May 4, 2011
United Way of York County Grant Helps Ensure Seniors Receive Nutritious Food
Funding for Let's Eat!, a food security program for low-income senior residents at Paul Hazelton House in Saco, Maine, was recently renewed with a $2,400 grant from United Way of York County.