Winter warming shelter funding
Summary
The council funded a winter overnight warming shelter at the Together Place and daytime space at The Well with up to $105,000 in federal CDBG money. Speakers described last winter's volunteer burnout, 425 unique individuals served, and the risk of deaths from exposure if funding fails.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 14
- Last 30 days
- 14
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
Up to $105,000 in federal CDBG funds, not local tax dollars.
Unhoused residents of Bangor and Penobscot County facing dangerous cold, plus the nonprofits that serve them.
Some councilors and residents questioned using CDBG funds for this purpose rather than economic development.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Workshop (Regular) - Oct 26, 2026
The Together Place Center got no state warming-shelter funding this year, so the city plans up to $105,000 to keep a shelter open for cold-weather nights. Councilors debated paying upfront vs. per-day and want an earlier plan next year so the city isn't scrambling every winter.
City Council (Regular) - Oct 26, 2026
The council funded a winter overnight warming shelter at the Together Place and daytime space at The Well with up to $105,000 in federal CDBG money. Speakers described last winter's volunteer burnout, 425 unique individuals served, and the risk of deaths from exposure if funding fails.
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