Communtity News
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...
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...
Thank you for helping during the Holidays!
Thank you for helping create our holiday care packages!Thank you to those who participated in our 2021 Holiday Drive. The support of our donors made it possible for homeless youth at New Beginnings have a brighter holiday this year. Gift bags were made for ALL youth...
Thank you for coming to the 2021 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...
New Beginnings Board of Directors Elections
Please join us, virtually, on Monday, May 23rd from 5:00p – 6:00p for our Annual Board of Directors elections. Register HERE and a link to the virtual elections will be sent to you once it is finalized.
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...
2021 Virtual Annual Meeting
Thank you to everyone who joined and/or participated in the 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting held on Wednesday, May 12. It was a good sized crowd of 40 or so people and we were very happy to have three wonderful New Beginnings Alumni join us and tell their stories! Didn't...
2021 Annual Meeting Survey
We've missed seeing you! Help design our 2021 virtual Annual Meeting event! New Beginnings’ Board of Directors and staff would like to find out your level of interest in a virtual Annual Meeting/Celebration this spring. The program would be offered via zoom for about...
2020 Annual Fund is a Success
We are thrilled to announce that, thanks to the support of our donors our annual fund campaign was able to reach our ambitious $80,000 goal! We’d especially like to thank Northeast Bank, Central Maine Human Resources Assoc, Norway Savings Bank, Jane Dwinell, Owen...