HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-08 RecognitionRECOGNIZING THE BANGOR AREA HOMELESS SHELTER
WHEREAS, The Bangor Area Homeless Shelter (BAHS), founded in 1986, is a 38
bed shelter staffed by 21 full and part-time employees; and
WHEREAS, Open 24 hours, BAHS provides many services including a soup
kitchen, emergency food pantry, and warming shelter supporting the
unhoused and the Greater Bangor Community; and
WHEREAS, When the COVID-19 Pandemic escalated early in 2020, BAHS
prioritized the safety of their guests and staff by compliance with
COVID safety protocols; and
WHEREAS, During the Pandemic through the end of 2020, BAHS assisted 59
people find stable housing, served over 17,000 meals from their back
kitchen door, and provided groceries for over 800 households; and
WHEREAS, The staff of BAHS have consistently gone above and beyond in helping
people experiencing homelessness. Their quick actions, knowledge,
skills, and compassion have helped to save many lives. BAHS staff
have undertaken Narcan rescues and assisted a number of unhoused
individuals who were without adequate protection from the elements, in
imminent danger of the negative health effects of the cold weather; and
WHEREAS, By continuing their services for the unhoused and by enforcing their
COVI D-1 9 safety precautions, the Bangor Area Homeless Shelter has
supported and strengthened the Greater Bangor Community.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, Daniel J. Tremble, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of
the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize and thank the Bangor
Area Homeless Shelter and their staff for their hard work in this difficult year to support
the Greater Bangor Communitv.
Given this the 81h of February, 2021
Daniel J. Tremble, Mayor