Cabin in the Woods Community is the first project of its kind in the state of Maine, and the only program in Maine that offers permanent housing for homeless male and female veterans, as well as their families. There are 16 one-bedroom 700 square-foot cabins and five two-bedroom 700-square-foot cabins. Special attention was given to maintaining a rustic, wooded private setting for each of the cabins.
21 veterans and their families can finally say “we are home” at Cabin in the Woods. After serving our country, our veterans deserve more than just a thank you, they deserve a home and a community that will fight for them the way they have fought for us, and now they have just that.
The cabins have been built on 11 wooded acres on the grounds of Togus VA Medical Center in Chelsea, Maine and are within walking distance of services.
“I tell you what, this is incredible,” said Tim Buckmore , a former homeless vet and now new community member at Cabin in the Woods. “They need to spend more money on programs like this. I’m so grateful for the privacy and the quietness and how easy it is to get to my appointments. Plus the people who made this happen for me have been so helpful and nice. This is a great investment if veterans and I think it’s long overdue.”
The program has an emphasis on family reunification and employment, Cabin in the Woods will work with many local, regional, state and federal agencies to meet the needs of veterans and their families.
If you are interested in contributing to Cabin in the Woods please contact (207) 373-1140.