Greater Bangor Houseless Collective logo, two black lines form a rooftop, within the roof is a pair of cartoon hands holding a bright red heart. below this, text reads "Greater Bangor Houseless Collective" in all caps.

We are a grassroots organization that provides mutual aid and low-barrier support to the unhoused community while building solidarity in the face of institutionalized inequity

Outreach

Every Sunday from 11 am - 1 pm, we gather at the Hope House Encampment/Camp Hope in Bangor, Maine to distribute food, water, and vital supplies; while also facilitating communication, providing education, and building community with our unhoused neighbors.Note: No outreach on December 24th due to lack of availability and capacity for organizers. Outreach will resume as usual starting on December 31st, alongside our monthly community potluck.

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Wishlist & Community Asks

To donate these items please send us an email, message, or bring them to our weekly outreach!

  • Bulk packs of bottled water or gallon jugs of water

  • Snacks in single-serving packages

  • Small/individual first aid kits or wound care kits

  • Event tent

  • Tinfoil pans for meals (standard size) with lids

  • 4-10 person all-season tents

  • Cash & gift cards for Bangor area businesses for unhoused community members

  • Sleeping pads

  • Hand warmers

  • Blankets

If you'd like to donate funds directly, our Venmo is: @BangorHouselessCollective

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This information has been provided by the City of Bangor Police Department's Homelessness Crisis Protocol, which can be found directly on their website: https://www.bangormaine.gov/BPDpolicy

Greater Bangor Houseless Collective (GBHC) does not endorse or otherwise encourage any illegal activities, additionally GBHC cannot ensure that you will not face legal consequences for any crimes. This graphic is intended to be used as informational content, real-life experiences may differ.

OUR VALUES

Community Empowerment
Accountability
Lived Experience Leadership

LOCAL RESOURCES

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EVENTS

Looking to connect with us?
Send us an email: [email protected]
Or call or text: (209)225-9672

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