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Bangor to use $60,000 in one‑time general assistance funds for winter warming centers; staff proposes splitting awards
Summary
City staff told the council that an unexpected one‑time state payment allowed the council to dedicate $60,000 to winter warming centers; two organizations applied and staff proposed splitting the available funds into two $30,000 awards while pursuing another $60,000.
City staff told the council that an unexpected one‑time payment of roughly $157,000 from Maine DHHS arrived to offset part of the city’s general assistance (GA) obligation. The council previously approved using $60,000 of that money to support winter warming centers.
Jen Gunerman, a city department director overseeing GA programs, said staff opened an application and received two proposals — from Bridal Church and Together Place —…
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