Augusta House Readied for Female Homeless Veterans

Date Posted: Sunday, May 8, 2016

Category: Housing/Experiencing Homelessness - Maine

Martha Everatt St. Pierre, founder of the Betsy Ann Ross House of Hope for homeless women veterans, stated: “These are women that served our country, and they need our help.” The older home on 8 Summer Street in Augusta, Maine has more than 4,000 square feet and an attic that may become a renovated efficiency apartment. The house will accommodate veterans and their children for up to two years. While living in a safe environment, they will benefit from access to state, federal, and community services to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient and independent again.

Read the full article at: Portland Press Herald