Mano en Mano Featured in Chronicle of Philanthrophy Article on Rural Causes
Mano en Mano was featured in an August 21, 2011 article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy by Ben Gose: “Rural Causes Lack Support as Foundations Focus Resources Elsewhere.” For a limited time, you may access the full article at this link. Afterwards, it will only be available to subscribers at this permanent link. The article discusses a challenge made by Senator Max Baucus in
With Fanfare and Collaboration, Mano en Mano Opens Maine’s First Affordable Housing Project for Farmworkers
MILBRIDGE, Maine — On a beautiful day in Downeast Maine, nearly 100 guests gathered at the site of Hand in Hand Apartments to open Maine’s first affordable housing project for farmworkers. Originally conceived in 2006, this 6-unit apartment building is a place where “truly weary workers will come to rest,” said Commissioner Walt Whitcomb of the Maine Department of Agriculture. In his remarks, Commissioner
“The vision of a community:” Ribbon Cutting Welcoming Remarks by Executive Director Ian Yaffe
Good morning and welcome to the ribbon cutting ceremony for Hand in Hand Apartments, Maine’s first affordable housing project for farmworkers. It is my great honor to stand before you today and introduce you to some of the people and organizations that have been so essential to this project’s success. Just 8 months ago, we broke ground on the site I’m standing on and
Applications Available for Hand in Hand Apartments
Milbridge, Maine—Applications are now available for the initial rent-up of Hand in Hand Apartments. Construction will be finished in mid-June and leases will begin July 1. Hand in Hand Apartments will house six families in 3 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments at 173 Wyman Road in Milbridge. Mano en Mano | Hand in Hand is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Milbridge with a mission
Work Begins on Hand in Hand Apartments
Milbridge, Maine—Construction has begun on Maine’s first off-farm affordable housing project for farmworkers, with $1.4 million being used to invest the local community. This money will also create or maintain numerous jobs throughout Maine-based architecture, construction, and lending institutions. When completed, Hand in Hand Apartments will house six farmworker families in 3 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments at 173 Wyman Road in Milbridge. Offering
Contracts Signed for Hand in Hand Apartments; Construction to Begin Imminently
Contracts were signed by Ian Yaffe, Executive Director and Dana Littlefield, President of E.W. Littlefield, Inc. of Hartland, Maine on October 6, 2010 for construction of Maine’s first affordable housing project for farmworkers: Hand in Hand Apartments. Work on the Wyman Road site is to begin imminently and a more detailed press release is forthcoming.
LEGAL NOTICE: Advertisement for Bids for the Construction of Hand in Hand Apartments
RD Instruction 1924-A Guide 1, Attachment 1 2010-08-25 Advertisement for Bids (PDF) Owner: Mano en Mano | Hand in Hand P.O. Box 573 Milbridge, Maine 04658 Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Hand in Hand Apartments Bids will be received at the office of WBRC Architects/Engineers until 2 PM, Monday, September 20, 2010, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
Bangor Daily News: “Milbridge housing plan needs 1 more permit”
July 27, 2010. Sharon Kiley Mack, Bangor Daily News Staff. Click here to read this article directly from the Bangor Daily News. “MILBRIDGE, Maine — Mano en Mano has all but one permit necessary to build a $1.2 million project to provide affordable housing to any Milbridge area resident who makes a living on the sea or on a farm. All it needs is