Paint and Nosh to Support Portland, Maine's Shalom House

Since the late 1960s, Shalom House in Portland, Maine has been a beacon of hope for those who need it.

Shalom House was started because nearly 60 years ago thousands of patients with mental illness were released from hospitals during the deinstitutionalization movement and forced to fend for themselves in unprepared and often unwelcoming communities. Thanks to the Shalom House in Portland, Maine, people with mental illness were offered a halfway house to ease the transition from hospital to independent living.

Shalom House Paint and Nosh Friday, March 7 in Portland, Maine

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The Shalom House art program is funded through grants and donors. The Paint and Nosh event is a fundraiser to help this vital program continue. It's going to be super fun! At the Art Studio, you'll paint your canvas with guidance from Shalom's instructor!

Bring a friend, enjoy snacks and beverages, and create a masterpiece that you can take home with you! All funds raised will be used to benefit the Shalom House Art Program and their work in providing art as therapy to those living with mental illness and experiencing homelessness in Southern Maine.

Shalom House - Paint and Nosh

How else can I help Portland, Maine's Shalom House thrive?

You can always donate money or time or shop. Shop? Yes! To help this important resource for some of Portland's most vulnerable, you can buy artwork created by them. They are sold out of some of the cards created - but these are gorgeous, works of art that you can buy! Available online.

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For over 10 years the Shalom House has been a partner with Cans for a Cure helping us by getting their clients collecting bottles and cans for our annual fundraiser. They are an incredible group of caring people making a difference here in Maine.

Shalom House's art program is unique and important to many Mainers

Please grab tickets as they are limited and grab friends for a fun night of helping, creating, and noshing. Paint and Nosh on Friday, March 7th at Shalom House in Portland, Maine.