New Beginnings News

SEEKING SPONSORS
We are excited to be returning to in-person events this year and are actively seeking sponsors to help support our 2023 Annual Celebration in May. Download our Sponsorship Opportunities informational sheet below....

Support Student Rights
In partnership with Maine DOE, New Beginnings’ McKinney-Vento Liaison Outreach & Education Project works directly with schools and educators to increase their internal capacity to identify and provide appropriate resources for eligible McKinney-Vento students and...

Winter 2023 New Beginnings News!
Welcome to our Winter 2023 New Beginnings Newsletter We hope you are staying safe and warm during this snowy late-winter weather! This issue includes a special update New Beginnings’ work in support of the rights of homeless students in Maine. Read on to learn about the support our TLP housing provides for youth, upcoming trainings, a gift […]

Drop-In Center: Opening for severe negative temperatures
Due to the severe negative temperatures over the next couple of days our Drop-In Center will be open on Friday (2/3/23) & Saturday (2/4/23) from 10am-5pm for youth and alumni under 25. We will be serving breakfast and lunch both days. New Beginnings Drop-In Center...

Thank you for coming to the 2022 Homeless Vigil!
This Lewiston-Auburn Vigil is part of a national movement of cities marking National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day on or near the winter solstice, the first day of winter and the longest night of the year to honor people who died while homeless during the previous...

Ethan’s Story
We all know things have been tough this year – we see our family, friends, and neighbors struggling with stress, health and mental health issues, and rising inflation. Imagine how much harder it is for homeless young people like Ethan.* Ethan was 18 years old when he...

2022 Holiday Drive
We need your help creating holiday care packages! Thank you for checking out our Holiday Drive! Below is the list of items we are looking for to help out New Beginnings youth during the holiday season. You can help homeless youth at New Beginnings have a brighter...

Autumn 2022 New Beginnings News!
Welcome to our Autumn 2022 New Beginnings Newsletter Change is all around us! The turning leaves, plump pumpkins, and falling temperatures all let us know winter will be here before we know it. In this autumn issue, read about how freeing access to educational services and housing can be for youth seeking independence, our new […]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month
New Beginnings is partnering with National Runaway Safeline (NRS) to raise awareness and “Shine a Light” on the experiences of runaway and homeless youth. November is our opportunity to highlight the resources available to support youth in crisis throughout Maine and...

Staff Updates – Autumn 2022
We have had many staff transitions since our last agency news update: Spring through Fall 2022: New Beginnings recently welcomed Karen Caldwell Murphy as our Director of Finance and Human Resources. Please direct any correspondence that would previously have gone to Lisa Dumont or Alex Aponte to kcaldwell@newbeginmaine.org or contact Karen at 207-795-4077. We also […]