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Biddeford, Saco chosen for national homeless response network

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BIDDEFORD, ME – JUNE 10: Biddeford will close homeless encampments — like this one adjacent to Mechanics Park on Water Street — on July 8. City officials believe at least a third of the people living in tents will move to the temporary homeless shelter opening next month at the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center. (Staff photo by Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer) " data-image-caption=" Biddeford will close homeless encampments – like this one adjacent to Mechanics Park on Water Street – on July 8. City officials believe at least a third of the people living in tents will move to the temporary homeless shelter opening next month at the Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center. " data-large-file="https://www.pressherald.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2024/06/38702479_20240610_biddefordhomeless_0001-1718143110.jpg?w=780" /> The Homeless Response Peer Network will bring both cities together to provide their municipal staffs with the right tools to help address homelessness in their communities.

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