Shalom House, Inc.

02/25/2026

We are so excited to announce that the Shalom House Art Program came in 2nd place in the Best of the 207 new category, Community Arts Studio! We are incredibly proud of the work we do in the studio. Providing a safe and communal space for people to build healthy coping mechanisms, make friends, and connect with the Greater Portland art community is so special to us! 💚

https://bestofthe207.com/listings/community-arts-studio/?cat=3650&listings_badges=all&listings_campaign=unwmZN

02/25/2026

Love looks like a key in your hand and a door that locks behind you. A safe place to land. A place that's yours. 🏠 Stable housing changes everything. It's a vehicle for recovery, it's safe from the elements, it's somewhere that allows you to focus on your future. That's why we do this work, housing folks in 26 properties across Maine. 💚

02/22/2026

Due to the incoming storm, the Shalom House main office will be closed on Monday, February 23. Only our essential staff will be in our programs from 11pm Sunday until 8am Tuesday. We are sending our best wishes and safety to all throughout the storm!

02/19/2026

Love doesn’t always happen face-to-face. Sometimes, it happens behind a screen.

Our IT department keeps our systems running so staff can focus on what matters most, supporting our clients. From maintaining computers to managing data, their work helps ensure records stay secure, and stories are shared with care.

This is love in action: quietly making sure everything works so others can fully show up for those who need us.

02/18/2026

Our art gallery is live! Support artists and the Shalom House Art Program by purchasing paintings and art cards here. 🎨🖌️💚

Thank you for supporting Shalom House and local artists. All painting prices are negotiable. If you are interested in making an offer, please email Emily at

02/17/2026

In January, a woman we serve reached out to ask for help paying her rent. This client, a single mother working full-time, fell on hard times around the holidays and found herself so far behind in rent that she thought she would never catch up. She had seven days to pay or she would be evicted. Luckily, her Housing Specialist, Cori, knows that we have our Basic Needs Fund that helps cover emergency expenses like this. With support from the landlord willing to enter into a payment plan, and $1,000 from the Basic Needs Fund, this client was able to catch up on rent and keep herself and child stably housed. We want to recognize this client for reaching out when she needed help, and Cori, for going above and beyond. That's love in action. 💚

02/13/2026

Stable housing doesn’t just happen, it’s maintained through care and communication, and through Ashley!

Ashley is our Compliance Property Manager. She ensures that we are following all rules and regulations for low-income housing, while also working behind the scenes to create processes that keep the department running smoothly. She literally keeps the doors to our homes open.

That’s what love in action looks like: helping people stay housed, supported, and secure. 💚

02/11/2026

Love creates space for expression. 🎨
Our Art Program offers people living with mental illness a place to explore creativity, build confidence, and connect with others. Art is a powerful way to say what words can’t.

Want to support the Art Program? You can purchase handmade paintings from our artists on our website, here: https://www.shalomhouseinc.org/shop/

02/09/2026

Sometimes love looks like groceries. 💚Sometimes it looks like heat, medication, or a bus pass. Our Basic Needs Fund helps people facing unexpected financial emergencies, preventing a small crisis from becoming a mental health crisis. This is love in action.

02/06/2026

Want to turn love into action?
✔️ Share our mission
✔️ Explore career opportunities
✔️ Donate
Every action, big or small, helps us support adults living with mental illness in our community. 💚

02/05/2026

After 17 years of leadership, our Executive Director, Mary Haynes-Rodgers, will be retiring in September.

Mary joined Shalom House in December 2008, stepping into the role with great appreciation of the work Shalom was doing in the community. Over the years, she has guided Shalom through many seasons, moments of growth and change, remaining steadfast in her belief in our mission and in the people we serve.

Mary’s leadership has been defined by her commitment to offer hope to those living with severe mental illness. She has worked closely with staff, our board, and the community, to ensure that this mission remained at the center of every decision, even during the most challenging times.

While we will miss Mary’s daily presence, we celebrate her well-earned retirement and thank her for 17 years of extraordinary service. Shalom House will forever be shaped by her leadership, and we wish her joy and fulfillment in this next chapter.

As we look ahead, we are beginning the search for our next Executive Director. Those interested in learning more can view the position here:https://starboardleadership.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SH-Leadership-Statement_ED_FINAL.pdf

02/04/2026

Love looks like a safe place to come home to. 🏠
Stable housing is the foundation to mental health. Our programs provide people living with mental illness the stability they need to focus on healing, growth, and hope. Here are the staff at our Woodford program who provide a safe place to land for many clients! 💚