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RESEARCH
August 2021: Finding Home: An Assessment of Factors Affecting Resident Experience in Recovery Residences. A Professional Report Presented to the Faculty of the Graduate School of Cornell University. By Robyn Wardell.
August 2021: Finding Home: Executive Summary. By Robyn Wardell.
January 2018: The Costs of Inclusive Housing and Supportive Services for Former Long Term Stayers, by RoryAlice Hoecker, Clark University for Community Housing of Maine
November 2017: Community Housing of Maine: Providing housing whilst striving for seamless integration of Maine's most vulnerable into mainstream into society, a case study by Aparna Saligrama, PhD
December 2015: Significant Objects in the Domestic Space by Molly B. Paris, Brandeis University for Community Housing of Maine
May 2015: Inclusive Housing - A New Approach to Housing Long Term Shelter Stayers by Adam F. Cohen, University Scholar, University of Pennsylvania for Community Housing of Maine
September 2010: State Strategies for Serving People with Developmental Disabilities
August 2009: CHOM Supportive Housing Effectiveness Research Project
NEWS
SEPTEMBER 2023
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Vox article "Some homeless people won't go to shelter. Should they be left outside?" on 9/14
AUGUST 2023
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the WMTW story "'Life is in limbo': Portland to move asylum seekers into temporary hotels when they close the Expo" on 8/15
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Instead of sweeping homeless encampments, Portland is trying a new housing-focused approach" on 8/7
JULY 2023
CHOM mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Mercy redevelopment will bring 165 rental units to Portland" on 7/31
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in Senator Collins' Press Release "$15 Million for Community Housing of Maine McAuley Residence Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill" on 7/27
CHOM mentioned in Senator Collins' Press Release "$23.5 Million for Maine Substance Use Disorder and Programs Advanced by Senator Collins in Funding Bill" on 7/27
CHOM mentioned in the Maine Biz Article "How developers are remaking a former hospital site to suit a historic Portland neighborhood" on 7/24
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Monitor article "Legislature passes ‘historic’ bill to address housing shortage, homelessness" on 7/9
CHOM Development Director Bree LaCasse was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Hospital to housing: Former site of Northern Light Mercy nears a rebirth" on 7/9
JUNE 2023
CHOM mentioned in the DBT News Article "CVS Health Corporation [CVS] stock Initiated by Piper Sandler analyst, price target now $85" on 6/27
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Mainebiz article "Rhode Island company invests $8.4M in Portland affordable housing" on 6/21
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the McKnights Senior Living Article "CVS Health invests $8.4 million in construction of affordable senior housing in Maine" on 6/21
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the PR Newswire Press Release "CVS Health invests $8.4 Million in Portland affordable housing" on 6/20
MAY 2023
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Inside Higher Ed article "Housing Migrants in College Dorms?" on 5/30
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the WPOR story "Are unused college dorms the answer to helping solve the homelessness crisis?" on 5/24
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Monitor article "Homeless people ponder next destination as Portland housing crisis intensifies" on 5/21
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Public story "Advocates look to college dorms as options for asylum seeker housing" on 5/19
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the News Break article "Homelessness in Maine: Can vacant dorms be the unexpected solution?" on 5/19
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Could Maine's college dorms help solve the homelessness crisis?" on 5/18
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Monitor article "Portland says 'we're pushed to the brink' by mounting homeless crisis" on 5/14
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Wire article "Maine Lawmakers Seek General Assistance Reform Amid Migrant Crisis" on 5/11
Winter Landing and the Equinox were featured in Thornton Tomasetti's Annual Review 2022/2023 on 5/2
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Emergency shelter committee supports task force to address encampments in Portland" on 5/4
APRIL 2023
CHOM Director of Advocacy Vickey Merrill was featured in the WGME13 story "Portland to remove homeless encampment off Marginal Way" on 4/26
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Housing-first strategy ties stable residences with social services" on 4/23
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Public article "State lawmakers debate setting aside tens of millions for new affordable housing projects" on 4/14
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Senate Democrats article "Reny introduces bill to invest in affordable housing options in rural Maine" on 4/14
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Spectrum News article "Maine's House speaker is pushing a 'Housing First' bill to address homelessness. Here's what that means" on 4/13
CHOM was featured in the Business Wire article "Boston Financial Closes on $131 Million National Multi-Investor Fund" on 4/12
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Morning Sentinel article "Legislators ponder bill that would let many Maine renters keep pets" on 4/7
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Fox 23 Maine story "Advocates for housing first program speak in Augusta in favor of new bill" on 4/4
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Kennebec Journal article "Maine House Speaker Talbot Ross touts 'Housing First' plan" on 4/5
MARCH 2023
CHOM was featured in the United Way of Southern Maine blog post "Legislative Update for March 29, 2023" on 3/29
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the WMTW story "Portland again to convert sports arena into emergency asylum seeker shelter" on 3/27
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the News Center Maine story "DHHS looks to revamp services for special needs kids and adults in Maine" on 3/24
CHOM was featured in the News Center Maine story "MaineHousing announces $16.3M toward 17 housing, shelter projects" on 3/23
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the WGME13 story "MaineHousing invests $16 million in shelter, housing projects across state" on 3/23
FEBRUARY 2023
CHOM mentioned in the Q106.5 article "Have You Seen The Old Bangor High School Building Lately?" on 2/27
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan penned the Portland Press Herald Maine Voices column "Commentary: End homelessness and welcome asylum seekers - Maine can do both" on 2/18 - The column was also published in the Kennebec Journal on 2/21
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Portland Phoenix article "City shelter 'right on schedule' for March opening, developer says" on 2/15
JANUARY 2023
CHOM mentioned in the Spurwink Newsletter article "Ashlea's Place to help people struggling with long-term homelessness" on 1/25
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Mills budget proposes revamping intellectual and developmental disability services" on 1/20
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Monitor article "Maine eyes revamp to intellectual and developmental disability services in new budget" on 1/15
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Portland Phoenix article "Looking Ahead at 2023: Portland leaders share their hopes and dreams for the new year" on 1/4
DECEMBER 2022
Middle Street was featured in the Portland Press Herald Article "The Wrap: Mr. Tuna gets its own digs on Middle Street" on 12/28
CHOM mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Portland Housing Authority announces new executive director" on 12/9
OCTOBER 2022
CHOM was mentioned in the National Low-Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) Report "The National Housing Trust Fund: A Summary of 2018 State Projects" in October 2022
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Phoenix article "Ali faces challengers in bid for council reelection" on 10/19
CHOM featured in the Genesis Community Loan Fund 2022 Annual Report
SEPTEMBER 2022
CHOM featured in the 2021 Evernorth Annual Report on 9/13
AUGUST 2022
CHOM mentioned in the New England Real Estate Journal article "PBC Environmental nears completion of demolition and environmental abatement at former Mercy Hospital" on 8/12
CHOM mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Redevelopment of former Mercy Hospital in Portland clears tons of debris, uncovers history" on 8/11
CHOM mentioned in the MaineHousing press release "MaineHousing Awards $13.2 Million For Affordable Housing in Kittery, Farmington, and Bangor" on 8/5
CHOM mentioned in the MaineBiz article "MaineHousing awards $13.2M to add affordable housing in 3 communities" on 8/5
CHOM mentioned in the Seacoast Online article "Kittery to get 6 new affordable housing units. Fair Tide lands $1.77M in federal funds" on 8/2
JULY 2022
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Scarborough Police hosted conversation on homelessness" on 7/30
Central Commons was mentioned in the WGME 13 story "Hallowell launches committee to identify city's housing needs" on 7/25
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press herald article "UMaine researchers deploy new tool to build affordable housing: giant 3D printer" on 7/17
CHOM was mentioned in the UMaine News article "UMaine's research, partnerships to promote housing and food security focus of visit by state policymakers and affordable housing advocates" on 7/6
JUNE 2022
CHOM was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Building Business: Contractors shift to new projects" on 6/27
MAY 2022
CHOM was mentioned in the WABI story "Long-vacant Ohio Street structure to become affordable housing" on 5/23
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Rent increases at South Portland apartment complex prompt call for temporary eviction moratorium" on 5/19
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "South Portland City Council urged to enact emergency eviction moratorium" on 5/19
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the News Center Maine story "Maine's 2022 homeless numbers spike as experts point to lack of available housing" on 5/18
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Vertical Harvest garage redesigned to cut costs" on 5/18
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Public story "'Homelessness on the rise in Maine, according to 2022 survey" on 5/17
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "South Portland Housing Authority buys local artwork for new complex" on 5/16
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the WMTW story "'People are becoming stuck': Survey finds Maine's homeless population is growing" on 5/16
APRIL 2022
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Penbay Pilot article "Legislators address housing shortage, but advocates say so much more needs to be done" on 4/30
CHOM Development Officer Bree LaCasse was mentioned in the Fox Bangor article "School House Apartments renovations would add 30 more units" on 4/30
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Maine Monitor article "Legislators address Maine’s housing shortage, but advocates say so much more needs to be done" on 4/24
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Spectrum News article "State officials search for solutions as Maine's unhoused population continues to grow" on 4/19
CHOM was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Bangor eyes new development to combat housing crunch" on 4/2
MARCH 2022
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured as a VIP Caller on the Maine Calling episode "The lack of affordable, accessible housing to rent or buy in Maine, and some proposed solutions" on 3/24
CHOM was mentioned in the Maine Voices column written by Cumberland County District Attorney Jonathan Sahrbeck "We are failing our promise to Mainers with mental illness" on 3/20
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Vertical Harvest project's costs rise, delay construction" on 3/15
CHOM was mentioned in the Maine News article "Vertical Harvest project cost increased, construction delayed" on 3/15
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the was featured in the WMTW story "Maine legislators looking at ways to help the homeless and mentally ill avoid incarceration" on 3/3
JANUARY 2022
CHOM was featured in the Maine Daily News Wire article "Artwork put in in inexpensive housing in Portland" on 1/25
CHOM was featured in the New Center Maine story "Art installed in Portland affordable housing" on 1/24
CHOM was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Walls of affordable housing developments beautified by work of Maine artists" on 1/23
CHOM was featured in the Fox23 story "Affordable housing developers add local art to units in Portland, Hallowell" on 1/19
CHOM was mentioned in the WMTW story "Mercy Hospital completes Fore River campus move; old State Street building to be redeveloped" on 1/4
DECEMBER 2021
CHOM was featured in the Patient Management HIT news brief "ME Provider Donates $10k to Improve Housing Security, SDOH" on 12/23
CHOM was featured in the Northern Light Health news story "NLH Holiday donation to CHOM" on 12/21
CHOM was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Northern Light Health makes holiday donation to Community Housing of Maine" on 12/21
CHOM was featured in the WGME 13 story "Northern Light Health donates $10,000 to Community Housing of Maine" on 12/20
NOVEMBER 2021
CHOM was mentioned in the WABI 5 story "Bangor expanding affordable housing options" on 11/9
OCTOBER 2021
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan authored the Portland Press Herald Maine Voices Column "Why 'smaller shelters' means the status quo" on 10/16
CHOM was mentioned in the WGAN story "Morning News Replay - Eggs & Issues" on 10/7
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Zoning rules fuel affordable housing shortage in greater Portland" on 10/7
SEPTEMBER 2021
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Portland approves new homeless shelter to house hundreds" on 9/15
CHOM was mentioned in the News Center Maine story "New housing redevelopment projects are under way in downtown Bangor" on 9/15
CHOM was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Women to take center stage at St. Joseph's College of Maine's Mercy Week Sept. 20-24" on 9/15
CHOM was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Mercy Hospital redevelopment in Portland gets final approval" on 9/8
AUGUST 2021
The McAuley Residence was featured in the CNote Blog Post "How McAuley Residence and The Genesis Fund are Redefining (and Rolling Out) Recovery Centers Across Maine" on 8/30
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Maine's affordable housing problem is pricing people out of their communities" on 8/19
JULY 2021
CHOM Development Officer Bree LaCasse was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "$12.5M historic rehab project in Bangor would expand much-needed affordable housing" on 7/27
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "The pandemic made Maine's affordable housing problem worse" on 7/26
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland city councilors affirm support for 200-bed shelter, with referendum looming" on 7/20
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH) article "Maine Launches FUSE Collaborative to Fight Homelessness And Support Its Most Vulnerable Population" on 7/16
JUNE 2021
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the News Center Maine story "New affordable housing units coming to Bangor" on 6/7
CHOM Development Officer Bree LaCasse was featured in the Bangor Daily News article "Historic building renovation will add affordable housing and amenities to downtown Bangor" on 6/3
MAY 2021
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Referendum won't impact homeless center plan Portland officials say" on 5/24
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Developer proposes 48 apartments in Portland's East Deering neighborhood" on 5/17
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the News Center Maine story "Portland residents collecting signatures for petition to limit size of homeless shelter" on 5/5
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Congregation looks into selling historic Woodfords parish house" on 5/4
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Mills administration officials oppose bill to decriminalize drug possession" on 5/1
APRIL 2021
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Newsworthy people and performances for April 19, 2021" on 4/19
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Society Notebook: Spurwink's virtual gala succinct but still inspirational" on 4/18
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Increased aid for homeless youth among the bills facing legislators" on 4/9
MARCH 2021
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Newsworthy people and performances for March 22, 2021" on 3/22
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "South Portland begins work to address homelessness'" on 3/18
CHOM was mentioned in the Mainebiz article "MaineHousing allocates $30M for 9 affordable housing developments" on 3/17
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Family and senior apartments planned for Portland's West End" on 3/15
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Portland's push to tighten homeless shelter rules called 'discriminatory'" on 3/9
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "Homeless central Mainers 'feel so stuck' navigating pandemic winter" on 3/6
FEBRUARY 2021
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "People & Business: Feb. 17" on 2/17
JANUARY 2021
CHOM was mentioned in the Titusville Herald article "More than $14.6M in homelessness assistance coming to Maine" on 1/31
CHOM was mentioned in the Penobscot Bay Pilot article "$14.6 million awarded to help combat homelessness in Maine" on 1/29
CHOM was mentioned in Senator Susan Collins' press release "Senator Collins Announces More Than $14.6 Million to Help Combat Homelessness in Maine" on 1/28
CHOM was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Building Business: Former doughnut shop on the move in Freeport" on 1/25
CHOM was mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter navigates pandemic times with supportive partnerships" on 1/15
CHOM was mentioned in the Ellsworth American article "Emergency shelter repairs funded in the nick of time" on 1/6
DECEMBER 2020
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was mentioned in the PPH Letter to the Editor "Promises to keep to those who lack shelter" on 12/31
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was interviewed for the MaineQuality podcast, which aired on WMPG and WERU on 12/28
CHOM was mentioned in the WABI 5 story "Community Housing of Maine to build affordable housing in Bangor" on 12/15
NOVEMBER 2020
CHOM was mentioned in the WABI 5 story "Community Housing of Maine wants to build affordable housing in Bangor" on 11/23
CHOM was mentioned in the WABI 5 story "Bangor accepts memorandum of understanding with Community Housing of Maine" on 11/16
OCTOBER 2020
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan authored a Maine Voices column in the Portland Press Herald "Question C would be a bad new deal for affordable housing in Portland" on 10/31
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the WGME13 story "Here's what you need to know about Portland's ballot questions" on 10/28
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "What is the hotly contested Green New Deal for Portland? Here's the proposal" on 10/16
CHOM was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Portland 'Green New Deal' referendum: Housing fix or Trojan horse?"" on 10/14
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Op Ed "Councilor Ray: Portland ballot initiatives won't accomplish what they claim" on 10/10
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Fox 23 story "Green New Deal on Portland ballot would require sustainable building, affordable housing" on 10/2
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in a commercial regarding the Portland Green New Deal referendum proposal on 10/2
SEPTEMBER 2020
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan authored an Op-Ed in the Bangor Daily News "Federal housing rule is a step backward" on 9/16
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan participated in an interview for the West End News PelotonPosts article "Jess Falero and Cullen Ryan talk about homelessness" on 9/11
AUGUST 2020
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Phoenix article "Portland planners OK 2 projects with more than 100 affordable apartments" on 8/26
CHOM Advocacy & Communications Manager Vickey Rand was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "City Hall encampment ends but some homeless still have nowhere to go" on 8/14
CHOM was mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Portland clears way for 270 affordable housing units" on 8/6
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Redevelopment of Mercy Hospital site would add affordable housing in city" on 8/5
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland councilors approve 14 million in low-income housing incentives" on 8/4
JULY 2020
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Phoenix article "Portland could gain almost 150 affordable apartments" on 7/22
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the WMTW story "New safety concerns in Maine's largest city as meal distribution moves to public spaces" on 7/21
JUNE 2020
CHOM was mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Grant, donation help 'improbable' Portland affordable housing project move forward"
CHOM was mentioned in the Central Maine Online article Hallowell Planning Board to consider project for final original Stevens Commons building"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan was featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Pandemic drives planning to revamp shelter system for Maine's homeless"
MAY 2020
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the WMTW news story "As outbreak continues, Maine renters seek help"
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices Column co-written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan "Commentary: Housing will end homelessness, protect people from COVID-19"
FEBRUARY 2020
CHOM mentioned in the MaineBiz article "Mercy Hospital sells it building in Portland's West End, will stay put for now"
CHOM mentioned in the News Center Maine story "Mercy Hospital sells State Street building, gets OK for $84M project near Fore River"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Team of developers buys Portland's old Mercy Hospital for future housing"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Justice Department find Maine in violation of law for limiting disability services"
Central Commons featured in the Hallowell Champion Spring Newsletter
JANUARY 2020
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Portland urges immigration officials to fix border policies regarding asylum seekers"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Maine Public story "Federal Data Show The Homeless Rate Dropped in Maine. State Advocates Say The Numbers Are Misleading"
CHOM mentioned in the Sun Journal article "Feds award nearly $14 million in in grants to fight homelessness in Maine"
CHOM mentioned in the WGME 13 article "Maine gets more than $13M from feds to reduce homelessness"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "HUD awards nearly $14 million in grants for affordable housing, homelessness in Maine"
CHOM mentioned in the News Center Maine article "Sen. Collins announces more than $13 million to help reduce homelessness in Maine"
CHOM mentioned in Senator Susan Collins' Press Release "Senator Collins Announces More Than $13 Million to Help Reduce Homelessness in Maine"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Voter-approved money that LePage blocked is finally going to new housing for seniors"
DECEMBER 2019
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices Column co-written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan "Commentary: It's time to house Maine people who are ill"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Waitlists for people with intellectual disabilities grew again. Here's what Maine could do about it"
CHOM mentioned in the Maine Bacon article "Legislative leaders reverse course, advance 'housing first' approach to homelessness"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Mills administration turns to housing programs to alleviate opioid crisis"
NOVEMBER 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Seacoast Online article "Kittery won't pursue Admiralty Village site for affordable housing"
CHOM mentioned in the Maine Beacon article "'Housing First' model to address homelessness rejected in Augusta"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press herald article "As jails run in the red Maine lawmakers look to reduce inmate populations"
CHOM mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Why more Portland homeless people are being barred from the city's shelter"
OCTOBER 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Housing, affordability emerge as key issues in Portland mayor's race"
CHOM mentioned in the Mount Desert Islander article "Parish House documentary"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Proposed policies for new shelter debated"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Kate Snyder says she wants to put service ahead of ambition as Portland mayor"
Central Commons featured in the Hallowell Champion quarterly newsletter.
SEPTEMBER 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Mount Desert Islander article "New film tells Parish House story"
CHOM mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "Hallowell councilors OK agreements to aid Stevens Commons projects"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Affordable housing projects get financial boost from city"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland organization gets funding to help victims of domestic violence."
AUGUST 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Piscataquis Observer article "U.S. Sens. Collins, King announce nearly $2M to stop domestic violence."
CHOM mentioned in the MaineBiz article "UMA opens first student residence, part of Stevens Common redevelopment."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Affordable senior housing proposed in downtown Portland."
JULY 2019
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "A return to days of old: Portland developers pitch boardinghouses as affordable housing."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "New law is aimed at easing burden of homelessness in Portland."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland developer proposes housing for homeless women."
CHOM mentioned in the Forecaster Article "Debate prompts City Council to delay decision on homeless shelter."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Residents raise objections to both of Portland's proposed shelter sites."
JUNE 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Homeless Portlanders worry new shelter will be far from downtown."
MAY 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Portland will debate homeless shelter site as decision nears."
APRIL 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Our View: 'Housing first' should be part of statewide solution to homelessness."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "What is 'housing first'?"
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Efforts by Portland, state navigate path out of chronic homelessness."
MARCH 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Seacoast Online article "Fair Tide reflects on year of progress."
CHOM mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "Hallowell hires consultant to rewrite TIF documents."
FEBRUARY 2019
CHOM mentioned in the WMTW Channel 8 news story "Local nonprofit helps the homeless find permanent housing."
CHOM Development Strategist Erin Cooperrider mention in the Bangor Daily News article "DevelopME Lunch and Learn seminar on 'Building a Career in Real Estate.'"
CHOM mentioned in the Bangor Daily News article "Bangor is 'that close' to ending long-term homelessness."
JANUARY 2019
CHOM mentioned in the Forecaster article "Specialized options rise in Portland's search for shelter site."
CHOM mentioned in the Seacoast Online article "Kittery may explore Admiralty Village for workforce housing."
CHOM mentioned in the Times Record article " Giving Voice: Addressing the needs of long-term shelter guests."
CHOM mentioned in the Seacoast Online article "Fair Tide signs agreement with affordable housing developer."
DECEMBER 2018
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Bangor Daily News Article "They lived in a tent in the snow until he began to die."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Housing developers among six bidders for Mercy Hospital site."
NOVEMBER 2018
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the WGME 13 story "Portland city officials vote on homeless shelter proposals."
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices column written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan, "Laser focus on housing resources is reducing homelessness."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland council expected to support single shelter to replace Oxford Street facility."
OCTOBER 2018
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Times Record article "Officials shed light on affordable housing shortage at forum this week."
CHOM mentioned in the Forecaster article "Falmouth holding informal talks about affordable housing with developers."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Times Record article "With Brunswick shelter forced to turn people away, local, state officials discuss state of homelessness in area."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Forecaster article "Brunswick library series to examine housing affordability."
SEPTEMBER 2018
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Time Record article "Curtis Library to host series of affordable housing forums."
CHOM mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "UMA eyes Stevens Commons for student housing."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "University Maine at Augusta pursues agreement to create student housing."
AUGUST 2018
CHOM Development Officer Bree LaCasse featured in the Central Maine Online article "Stevens Commons senior housing project given site plan extension."
JULY 2018
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Portland Press Herald Article "Critics of plan for Portland's homeless push for several smaller shelters, rather than one at Barron Center."
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices Column written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan, "We bear the cost of not supporting the people who need it."
JUNE 2018
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured in the Boothbay Register article "Housing, water projects highlight Planning Commission annual meeting."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured in the Boothbay Register article "Addressing a national crisis locally: Can the Boothbay region solve its housing issues?"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Bangor Daily News Article "Portland area rent market among least affordable in the US, study finds."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the WGME 13 video for its story "Study: Portland ranked 9th most expensive housing market in US."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Portland Press Herald Article "Report confirms the Maine's rental market among nation's least affordable."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider mentioned in the Boothbay Register Article, "Lincoln County Regional Planning looks at housing at 2018 annual meeting."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the WABI TV story "Legislative Committee Approves Funding for Health Care Workers & Jails."
MAY 2018
CHOM mentioned in the Keep Me Current article, "List of drug-free safe zones expanded."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article, "Citing Portland's opioid lawsuit hospitals withdraw from groups seeking to treat addiction."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the News Center Maine story "Calls for more oversight of DHHS care."
FEBRUARY 2018
CHOM mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "Hallowell council approves tax deal for senior housing."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Second condo project planned for fast-changing Franklin Street area."
CHOM mentioned in the Central Maine Online article "Hallowell council to review affordable senior housing proposal."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured on Maine Public Radio's Maine Calling program on real estate in Maine.
JANUARY 2018
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Lewiston Sun Journal article "Panel: Innovation needed to keep housing affordable."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Lewiston Sun Journal article "Housing innovations topic at Great Falls Forum."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured in the MaineBiz article "MEREDA Index State's real estate activity hits 10-year high."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured in the "MEREDA Index Winter Edition 2018."
DECEMBER 2017
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan: "It's the season to house people experiencing homelessness."
NOVEMBER 2017
CHOM mentioned in Portland Press Herald article "Commentary: Question 2 would actually achieve the opposite of what it claims."
CHOM mentioned in Portland Press Herald article "Affordable housing agencies warn against Portland rent control proposal."
OCTOBER 2017
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan and CHOM Development Officer Bree LaCasse: "Portland rent stabilization question could do more harm than good."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald Article "Portland initiative's aim: More say in rezoning for neighbors of development."
CHOM mentioned in The Forecaster article "Portland shelter lauded for housing-first work."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Central Maine Online Business Briefs on October 14, 2017.
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in The Ellsworth American article "Camden National Bank recognizes outstanding employee dedication."
SEPTEMBER 2017
CHOM featured in the Mount Desert Islander article "Parish house residence opens."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Maine man evicted for using pot to calm his seizures now calls hospital home."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Lawmaker calls DHHS response to federal audit 'vague and unsatisfactory.'"
AUGUST 2017
CHOM featured in the Mount Desert Islander article "Parish House opening set."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "DHHS comes under fire on 2 fronts over damning findings in federal report."
JULY 2017
CHOM featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Hallowell officials step up effort to make city more age-friendly."
CHOM featured in the Central Maine Online article "Hallowell accepts donation of Stevens Commons roads."
CHOM featured in the Central Maine Online article "Planning Board to continue review of Stevens Commons."
CHOM featured in the Central Maine Online article "Stevens Commons roads to be transferred to Hallowell."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Fox Bangor story "Maine homeless numbers have dropped this past year."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the WGME 13 story "Homelessness down in Maine."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the WABI 5 story "Homelessness in Maine down 9% From 2016 According to Statewide Homeless Council."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Maine Public Radio article "New Figures Indicate Significant Decline in Homelessness in Maine."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Central Maine Online article "Homelessness in Maine drops 9 percent."
JUNE 2017
Parish House featured in the Mount Desert Islander article "Special-needs home hires staffing partner."
CHOM featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Developers have some imaginative ideas for city-owned land in Bayside."
CHOM featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland councilors hear from 10 groups vying for Bayside parcels."
CHOM featured in the Coastal Journal article "Development of old Bath Y site brings two proposals that could add housing downtown."
Village Centre featured as the cover photo for the "MEREDA Index - Spring 2017 Edition."
Village Centre featured in the MEREDA Press Release "Maine Real Estate & Development Association Awards Top 10 Notable Projects of 2016."
MAY 2017
CHOM featured in the centralmaine.com article "Hallowell fire station tops city priorities."
CHOM featured in the Forecaster article "Two projects proposed in Bath at former YMCA lot."
Village Centre featured in MaineBiz article "MEREDA announces 2016's top real estate projects."
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan on behalf of the Statewide Homeless Council: "Pathway to addiction recovery needs to be an unobstructed one."
CHOM mentioned in the Portland Press Herald article "Portland Plan would allow shelters beyond downtown."
APRIL 2017
CHOM featured in the Forecaster article "Bath council to hear 2 proposals for former YMCA property."
CHOM featured in centralmaine.com article "Hallowell voters heading to polls Friday for 236 million bond vote."
CHOM featured in centralmaine.com article "Work continues at Hallowells Stevens Commons before Friday vote."
CHOM featured in centralmaine.com article "Affordable-housing developer presents plan to Hallowell board."
MARCH 2017
CHOM Executive Director featured in Pensacola News Journal article "Housing First policies could help end Pensacola homelessness."
Elm Terrace featured in the Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) report "A Place to Call Home: Affordable Housing Success Stories."
FEBRUARY 2017
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in Bangor Daily News Article "Investigations into the abuse of disabled adults in Maine have slowed, without explanation."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured in the MaineBiz article "Affordable housing a challenge in Portland's hot market."
CHOM Development Director Erin Cooperrider featured on the Maine Public radio show "Maine Calling."
JANUARY 2017
Parish House featured in MaineBiz article "Camden National sponsors three affordable housing initiatives."
CHOM featured in Mount Desert Islander article "Housing group gets loan."
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices Column written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan on behalf of the Statewide Homeless Council: "Annual one-night count helps shed light on homelessness in Maine"
DECEMBER 2016
CHOM featured in Portland Press Herald article "Pivotal funding pushes forward Maine affordable housing projects."
NOVEMBER 2016
CHOM featured in Mount Desert Islander article "Building rehab begins for special needs home."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Portland Press Herald article "White House visit by Portland addiction collaborative could pave the way to opioid funding."
Village Centre featured in Green Building Design article "Event Recap: 2nd Annual Passive Projects Design Award Winners."
OCTOBER 2016
CHOM featured in Portland Press Herald article "Great Portland collaborative seeking millions in funding to combat opiod crisis."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Maine Public Broadcasting Network (MPBN) story "DHHS Proposed Rule Changes Met with Outcry By Affected Families."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the WCSH6 story "Parents of disabled children protest DHHS rule changes."
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Portland Press herald Article "New DHHS rules would hurt 5,000 Maine adults with disabilities, critics say."
Village Centre featured in Code Watcher article "Better Than Code: Passive Powerhouse."
SEPTEMBER 2016
Village Centre featured in Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) Press Release "PHIUS Announces Winners of 2016 Passive Projects Competition at 2nd Annual Design Awards Ceremony"
Village Centre featured in Multifamily Executive Magazine article "New England’s Largest Passive House Project Earns Certification."
Village Centre featured in Portland Press Herald Article " New apartment building in Brewer a model of ultra-efficiency."
AUGUST 2016
Village Centre featured in Northern New England Housing Investment Fund Quarterly Report
Village Centre featured in Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) August Newsletter
JULY 2016
Village Centre featured in MaineBiz article "A passive house with proactive goals."
Village Centre featured in Fox 22 WFVX Bangor/ABC 7 story "Brewer is the site of the state's most energy efficient apartments."
Village Centre featured on the WZON The Pulse AM 620 Morning Show
MAY 2016
Village Centre featured in Passive House Institute US (PHIUS) May newsletter
CHOM featured in Portland Press Herald article "Portland groups pull together to offer opioid addicts a way out"
Portland Press Herald Maine Voices Column written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan: "Forward-thinking policies put Portland on path to ending long-term homelessness"
APRIL 2016
Village Centre featured in Green Building Advisor article "A Passivhaus Multifamily in Maine Nears Completion"
MARCH 2016
Bangor Daily News Op-Ed written by CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan: "Let’s not let our system fail our most vulnerable citizens"
CHOM featured in the Portland Press Herald article "Maine Voices: Coalition led by Mercy Hospital will tackle opiate addiction crisis head-on"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in a Maine Legislature House Democratic Office Press Release "Public speaks out against DHHS approach to assessing needs of Mainers with disabilities"
FEBRUARY 2016
Village Centre featured in "Brewer energy-efficient apartments slated for April opening" Bangor Daily News article
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in MPBN story "Advocates Petition to Change DHHS Scoring System for Providing Services"
DECEMBER 2015
Campbell Creek Village featured in Northern New England Housing Investment Fund Quarterly Report
CHOM featured in "Augusta project to receive $500,000 for homeless housing" centralmaine.com article
NOVEMBER 2015
CHOM Featured in Enterprise Community Partners' Spotlight on HOME blog series for Elm Terrace
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the USICH blog post "How Data is Ending Chronic Homelessness in Maine"
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in the Harvard Press article regarding complex care management
CHOM featured in Portland Press Herald "Pain and joy of development: Renovation leaves tenant homeless, while couple builds dream condo on Munjoy Hill"
CHOM featured in the HOME Coalition's "HOME Success Stories: Maine"
SEPTEMBER 2015
CHOM featured in The Forecaster story on the Reed School redevelopment
CHOM featured in Bangor Daily News story on the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter
AUGUST 2015
Maine Multifamily Passive House Gets Out of the Ground, The Journal of Light Construction
CHOM featured in Mount Desert Islander story on Local Solutions Garden Party Fundraiser
JULY 2015
CHOM featured in Bangor Area Homeless Shelter Summer 2015 Newsletter
JUNE 2015
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in Portland Press Herald Story on the Portland City Council postponing its vote on the budget
MAY 2015
Brewer's 'passive housing' project largest of its kind in US
Press Release: Village Centre in Brewer Pursuing Passive House Certification
APRIL 2015
Portland's community development grants reduced, demand remains high
Maine Voices: Let's have our state be known for caring about those with mental illness. Portland Press Herald Op-ed by Cullen Ryan.
Bangor seeks public input on where to spend shrinking federal funds
MARCH 2015
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan, guest on WVOM 10.39 FM George Hale Ric Tyler Show
FEBRUARY 2015
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan featured in WMTW story on property taxes in the Governor's Biennial Budget proposal
CHOM Executive Director Cullen Ryan to present at the Concord Coalition to End Homelessness community forum on housing first
Gunnar Hubbard, CHOM Board Member, AIA, LEED Fellow, and Thornton Tomasetti Principal and Sustainability Practice Leader has been elected a Fellow of the American Institute of Architecture (AIA)
JANUARY 2015
MaineBiz Vol. XXI No. I - Elm Terrace ranked 4th for Maine's Largest Green Buildings
DECEMBER 2014
MaineBiz 2015 Book of Lists - Elm Terrace ranked 4th for Maine's Largest Green Buildings
Kenniston Hill Inn Joins the Boothbay Green
Class-Action Settlement with State Offers Relief for Families of Disabled
NOVEMBER 2014
Boothbay's Kenniston Hill House Spared Demolition
OCTOBER 2014
Campbell Creek Village featured in Northern New England Housing Investment Fund Quarterly Report
SEPTEMBER 2014
CHOM 20th Anniversary Celebration and Danforth on High Grand Opening - Friday 9/26
JUNE 2014
Brewer apartment projects at former school sites scheduled to start later this year
Portland distributes another $25,000 to help developer build apartments for the chronically homeless
Housing for homeless gets second boost in Portland
MAY 2014
CHOM Supportive Housing Tenant featured in MaineHousing's 2013 Annual Report (pages 19-20)
APRIL 2014
Cindy Cookson House Featured in FHLBBoston Advisory Council Annual Report 2013
FEBRUARY 2014
Preservation's Best Congressional Reception Press Release: Preservation's Best of 2013 Award
HTCs, LIHTCs Transform Hospital into Housing. Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits, February 2014, Volume V, Issue II
Homeless Veteran Finds Waterville Housing After 12 Years in the Woods
DECEMBER 2013
Community Housing of Maine, Recipient of one of this year's TD Charitable Foundation Housing for Everyone Grants
Grand Opening Follows Historic Renovation
NOVEMBER 2013
Elm Terrace Wins Maine Preservation Honor Award
OCTOBER 2013
Elm Terrace Wins the 2013 J. Timothy Anderson Award for Best Historic Rehabilitation Project Involving New Construction!
SEPTEMBER 2013
Thornton Tomasetti Provides Sustainability Consulting for LEED Platinum Certified Elm Terrace Housing in Portland, Maine
Campbell Creek Village Grand Opening
APRIL 2013
Two Permanent Supportive Housing Projects Open in Waterville
FEBRUARY 2012
After Dust Settles - Elm Terrace
AUGUST 2011
Reconstruction Revives Bangor Landmark - Maine Hall
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