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Support needed for permanent winter homeless shelter - The Martha's Vineyard Times

The need for a program to house the homeless in the winter on Martha’s Vineyard is undeniable. Just last week, we received reports that homeless veterans without housing were camped in Island woods; individuals experiencing homelessness are also in plain sight in Vineyard Haven. As has been reported in the past, there’s concern that without […]

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Veterans continue to need our help - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Voices is a series the Martha’s Vineyard Times has pursued as a way to give the public a platform to tell their own stories in their own voices. In a way, it’s a self-conscious reflection. Often in the news media, we get caught up in politics and policy, and we can forget why we do […]

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Harbor Homes withdraws homeless shelter bid - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Just days after a contentious hearing when neighbors voiced their concern, Harbor Homes announced they have withdrawn a request before Oak Bluffs officials to operate a winter homeless shelter on Hudson Avenue. Harbor Homes officials issued a release on Sunday saying that additional permitting presented an obstacle, after the Oak Bluffs zoning board (ZBA) voted […]

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Harbor Homes shelter faces stiff resistance - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard’s attempt to establish a homeless shelter at 21 Hudson Ave. in Oak Bluffs has been met with stiff opposition from neighbors. Harbor Homes representatives came before the Oak Bluffs Zoning Board of Appeals during a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 18, with hopes to be awarded a special permit to […]

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Long-distance paddleboarder wraps up fundraiser - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Martha’s Vineyard Community Services announced that long-distance paddleboarder, Adam Nagler, has completed his 1,000-mile trip and fundraiser. Nagler, an endurance athlete and advocate for mental health, raised $62,329 for Community Services over the course of his trip. In June, Nagler took off from the Little River Inlet in South Carolina. Nagler arrived on the shores […]

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Harbor Homes proposing new Island shelter - The Martha's Vineyard Times

With this being the last winter for the overnight homeless shelter at Martha’s Vineyard Community Services, Harbor Homes of Martha’s Vineyard is in the process of acquiring a new property. The nonprofit will request a special permit from the Oak Bluffs zoning board of appeals to set up a facility at 21 Hudson Ave. in […]

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Elder Services Of Cape Cod Announces 2024 Grant Awards

Elder Services Of Cape Cod Announces 2024 Grant Awards
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Island's senior-centered organizations receive federal funding - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands will be awarding $130,000 of federal funding to over a dozen local partners that provide services to the region’s older adults, the organization said in a press release this week. Island grantees of the community federal grants include M.V. Center for Living which will allocate those funds […]

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'Highlighting Immigrant Voices' series features local immigrants - The Martha's Vineyard Times

The Times has published a four-part series, “Highlighting Immigrant Voices,” featuring 20-minute compilations of recent discussions with Island immigrants. The series is produced and edited by Adarsh Bhat, a Times intern from Mumbai, India. Episode one, “Introducing the Immigrants,” explores the backgrounds of the project’s seven interviewees. Topics discussed include adjusting to Northeast winters, the […]

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Falls prevention awareness on M.V. trails - The Martha's Vineyard Times

Adults of all levels of mobility are invited to discover accessible conservation trails on Martha’s Vineyard through a series of five guided walks in September to highlight Falls Prevention Awareness Month. Sponsored by Healthy Aging M.V., the Martha’s Vineyard Falls Prevention Coalition, and TrailsMV, the weekly walks are free and open to the public. They […]

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