GREAT NEWS!
The Garry Owen House is temporarily operating a six person shelter at 163 Augusta Road, Searsmont Maine. Grand Opening was on Friday December 23d 2016.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Garry Owen House is to provide a transitional shelter where homeless veterans can find hope for the future through a fellowship with other veterans dedicated to help them link up with the opportunities they have earned in the service to our country in an atmosphere of safety, dignity and respect.
The Garry Owen House is a 501 C3 non-profit organization.
Project Goals
The goal of this project is to provide temporary housing for homeless veterans in a safe, comfortable, supportive environment that facilitates transition from a life of insecurity, dependency and social isolation. This has been accomplished through the establishment of a facility that fosters a combination of privacy and social interaction with fellow veterans and the community.
Facility Goals
The facility is located in a small, rural community, which is key to providing a peaceful, non-threatening and non-stressful place that facilitates re-adaptation to the realities of life. The environment is conducive to participating in recreational and vocational activities such as gardening and small scale agricultural projects. The facility accommodates outside support services that can be provided to each veteran privately or in groups.
Board of Directors
Dana Philippi, President
Donald Harriman, Vice President
Heather Carle, Treasurer
Neil Polis, Sargent at arms Warren Ard Gene Kelly Lou Pellitier Dennis Urick Luther Thornton
Alex Allmayer-Beck , Directer of Admin.
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