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COMMUNITY HOUSING OF MAINE INC

PORTLAND, ME, US • 5 - 9 Employees
Non-Profit

CHOM provides advocacy, supportive housing, community inclusion, and stability for homeless and special needs populations across the state.Community Housing of Maine (CHOM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that as its core mission provides advocacy, supportive housing, community inclusion, and stability for homeless and special needs populations across the state. CHOM also provides workforce housing for people who can't afford to live near their work.As a developer, CHOM collaborates to produce and maintain community-based supportive housing that fosters pride, stability, and wellness. CHOM partners with over 50 service provider agencies to make sure the people housed receive consistent, supportive services to engineer success in housing. CHOM teams with property maintenance companies to ensure that all homes are maintained to rigorous quality standards.With an experienced, highly professional staff, CHOM is able to develop complex projects from large tax credit multi-unit developments, to smaller, customized homes that meet the needs of populations served. Most of CHOM's properties are in community settings close to services, local support, and public transportation. CHOM works closely with municipal officials, planners, architects, service providers, family members, and community members to thoughtfully design or improve buildings that function efficiently and blend seamlessly into neighborhoods. With the confidence and support of funding institutions including Maine State Housing Authority, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston, the Genesis Community Loan Fund, HUD, Rural Development, cities such as Portland and Bangor, banks and private lending institutions, CHOM consistently delivers excellence in new and carefully renovated housing that communicates dignity and respect to individuals served.