by Nicole | Nov 5, 2018 | News, Youth Stories
For most teens, high school is a challenge, but for a young person like Shane* substance abuse and running with the wrong crowd landed him in Juvenile Detention, where he missed over a month of school. Things were difficult at home before Shane’s arrest, which led to...
by Nicole | Nov 5, 2018 | News
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...
by Nicole | Nov 1, 2018 | Events, News
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. ...
by Nicole | May 21, 2018 | News
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...
by Nicole | Mar 23, 2018 | Newsletters
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,...
by Nicole | Mar 9, 2018 | News
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...