Changing Veteran's Lives
Making A DifferenceThe Maine Homeless Veterans Alliance (MHVA) is making a difference one homeless or distressed veteran at a time with outreach and a hand up. Ensuring a better tomorrow for every Veteran we cross paths with during our mission to find shelter for our Veterans.
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Change a Life
Maine Homeless veterans alliance (MHVA) is a non profit federally registered 501c3, & was established in 2012. MHVA was founded by 8 Maine veterans with a goal of helping those who also raised their hand for their country. Sadly most of the original founders have since passed away. Kevin Nicholson, an original founder from Standish, is still very active in the organization & is the chairman of MHVA.The MHVA mission is to provide assistance and resources to Maine veterans of United States armed forces, with a focus of those facing homelessness. Other parts of MHVA’s mission, is working with at risk veterans as well as educating the public on the current crisis of homelessness among the veteran community. No one should should have to face the devastating effects of homelessness, especially those who raised their hand and took an oath to defend their country. MHVA is making a difference one homeless & distressed veteran at a time. We want to ensure a better tomorrow for every Veteran we cross paths with. Especially during our mission of transitioning from unhoused to independence in their new home.
Maine Homeless veterans alliance (MHVA)
The MHVA mission is to provide assistance and resources to homeless and otherwise needy veterans of the United States armed forces, with a focus on Southern Maine, as well as to educate the public about their needs and contributions of them and those of their families.
It Takes a Village 207 (ITAV207)
A community outreach program
A division of Maine Homeless Veterans Alliance. “Maine neighbors, helping Main neighbors, with Life’s challenges.”
What Drives Us
Our Mission
The MHVA mission is to provide assistance and resources to homeless and otherwise needy veterans of the United States armed forces, with a focus on Southern Maine, as well as to educate the public about their needs and contributions of them and those of their families.
Recent Press
Helping veterans set up their 'forever homes'
When those former service members finally get a roof over their heads, they often have little to start over with. For more than 10 years, volunteers with the Maine Homeless Veterans Alliance have crossed the state setting up “forever homes” for veterans getting off the streets….
Maine nonprofit helping unhoused veterans break the cycle
After serving their country, a growing number of veterans in Maine somehow end up on the streets. According to the most recent federal numbers, an estimated 240 Maine veterans are likely experiencing homelessness right now…..
Upcoming Events
Veterans Day Spaghetti Dinner
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2023 AT 4:30 PM – 7 PM
Standish Municipal Hall
175 Northeast Rd, Standish, ME 04084
Join us for a Spaghetti dinner fundraiser to raise funds for our weekly outreach for Maines unhoused veteran. We will have our popular text to go too! Text us your order (24 hrs in advance) and choose an allotted time below and we will bring your meal to the car !!!
| Meal: Becky’s Spaghetti Salad Garlic bread Drinks Patriotic themed deserts Flag crafts for kids |
Prices: To go options: 5pm, 530pm, 6pm, 630pm |
We will also have raffles!!!!
Bring an item if need and get 3 free raffle tickets (for prizes ) 50/50 is separate.
Items needed :
- Backpacks
- Socks (men and woman)
- Sleeping bags
- Bug spray
- Tarps
- Hand Warmers
- New shoes and/or boots
"Making a difference, one Maine veteran at a time."
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