3. Soupman continues mission of helping the homeless
Peter Kelleher, better known as "The Soupman," continued his mission in 2020 of helping those experiencing homelessness. Kelleher created his organization after the death of his son, Travis, at age 33 in Bangor, Maine, in 2016 after struggling with addiction and homelessness. In 2020, Kelleher launched a for-profit company, Support the Soupman Foods Inc., to sell his soup and create a coffee line with the proceeds supporting his nonprofit. Kelleher also launched new portable showers for the homeless this year and got a second bus that houses a mobile clothing and food pantry.
4. Town group rallies for racial justice