HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-27 04-27-2026 2 Proclamationf1Tt f,-0UNr1L
RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANT WORK OF WARMING SHELTERS IN BANGOR
WHEREAS,
Warming shelters provide a critical resource for people experiencing housing
instability during the cold months; and
WHEREAS,
Warming centers in Bangor are operated by emergency shelters, churches and
other community -based organizations that provide cots, blankets, food, avenues
to resources, and other services; and
WHEREAS,
Warming shelters can face difficult operational challenges such as insufficient
funding and a shortage of volunteers to maintain staffing levels; and
WHEREAS,
Shelter leaders indicated in fall 2025 that warming centers may be forced to
close, prompting the City of Bangor to partner with them to find solutions; and
WHEREAS,
The City Council responded in October 2025 by redirecting $60,000 in state
General Assistance funds for the City to two warming shelters, and then a
month later approved another $60,000 in GA monies for the same shelters; and
WHEREAS,
The two warming shelters, Brick Church and Together Place, join with two other
Bangor shelters, the Mansion Church and the Well Warming Center/Jericho
Road, to provide aid to those living outside during the winter; and
WHEREAS,
The overnight centers collectively gave shelter and assistance to approximately
120 people on the harshest winter evenings; and
WHEREAS,
They have proven invaluable in providing support services to the most
vulnerable people in our community.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Susan M. Hawes, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby express deep appreciation for the work and
commitment shown
by warming shelters in the City of Bangor.
Given this the 27th day of April, 2026.
Susan M. Hawes, Mayor