New Beginnings News
Agency Autumn 2018 News Briefs
Staff Updates: New Beginnings is pleased to announce the promotion of Denise Vaillancourt to Transitional Living Program (TLP) Coordinator and Joanna Testa to the role of TLP Assistant Coordinator. We have a number of new hires including Christina Macia and Dorothy Towle in the administrative offices; Amy Boclair, Darren Deth, and Sean Racicot-Psaledakis for the […]
Our Award Winning Staff
New Beginnings celebrated two of its own. Allie Smith, Educational Support Specialist and Rosie Moreau, Shelter Program Coordinator as they were honored at UPLIFT LA’s 40 Under 40 Awards Ceremony.
New Beginnings Runaway & Homeless Youth Prevention Month Events
New Beginnings and L/A Arts co-host HIGHLOW Project exhibit to raise awareness of youth homelessness As part of National Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month this November, New Beginnings and L/A Arts will co-host an exhibition in their downtown Lewiston gallery (221 Lisbon St in Lewiston), bringing the photography of artist Ned Castle and the […]
New Beginnings’ staff to speak at Congressional Briefing on Youth Homelessness Co-Hosted by U.S. Senator Susan Collins
New Beginnings a Maine-based homeless youth provider will discuss rural youth homelessness for Members of Congress in a Senate Briefing scheduled for May 23rd LEWISTON, ME and WASHINGTON DC—On May 23 Topher Balderas, Outreach Program Director at New Beginnings’ will visit Capitol Hill to participate in a Senate briefing co-hosted by U.S. Senator Susan Collins, […]
Winter 2018 Newsletter
Welcome to our Winter New Beginnings News! This issue includes one youth’s story of how Adventure Challenge trips gave him purpose, an introduction to our new Outreach Director, an update on the 100-day challenge underway in Franklin County, a supporter survey, and more! Don’t forget to “Save-the-Date” for: Annual Dinner Celebration from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm […]
100-Day Challenge in Franklin County
Franklin County, ME was chosen as one of only five sites nationally to join the 100-Day Challenge on Youth Homelessness. The 100-Day Challenges are a national movement to help communities focus and work together to make rapid change around a particular issue. This challenge launched in early December 2017. “We’re excited to lead this effort […]
Staff Spotlight: Topher Balderas
Chris “Topher” Balderas, joined New Beginnings as a Youth Worker in the Transitional Living Program in 2014. After a short break to obtain additional training and certifications, Topher was welcomed back as the Maine Transitional Living Collaborative (MeTLC) Program Coordinator. In early 2018 Topher was promoted to Outreach Program Director. Topher, who holds a Bachelor’s […]
2019 Annual Dinner Donation
Agency Winter News Briefs
Annual Campaign Success: New Beginnings’ dedicated donors and new supporters gave generously to exceed our $35,000 goal for the 2017 Annual Fund. Thank you to Clark Insurance, the Donato J. Tramuto Foundation, Head to Toe Physical Therapy, Mechanics Savings Bank, Carolyn Burke, Dr. Kurt M. Oswald, Owen Larrabee & Melissa Albertson, Nicholas Racich, Sheldon & […]
“It’s Not Supposed to be Easy”
Since 1989, New Beginnings’ staff has been challenging residents of the Transitional Living Program to dig deep and explore their limits through its Adventure Challenge (AC) Program. Youth have participated in 187 AC trips each rooted in the belief that youth learn by experience with a hands-on approach. Juan* has participated in three AC trips, […]