Waterville area Homeless support

09/07/2026

You have clothes you don't want but you want them to help people. Hopefully Maine people, people in your community.
Not some executive at the now high priced " charity" stores.
So you drive around and see big White bins , everywhere !
They say Apparel Impact , Veteran owned we take clothes,shoes ,bedding.

Look closer. They are a NH owned company. The owner may very well be
an ex military guy. Doesn't mean he's combat,disabled or even the nicest guy on the block. I can say I know groups that help Veterans that he has not given clothing to.

His web site boasts they help community . Not in Maine . Possibly he does a tax write off in NH because let's face it he has hundreds of those bins across Maine , sending box trucks to empty them from NH ? He's making some $$ Donations are tax breaks .
He sells. Bottom line " Selling"

About Apparel Impact NH :
Wholesale & Reuse: Approximately 80% of diverted items are kept in the reuse cycle. They sell bulk textiles to graders, non-profits, consignment setups, and vintage shops to sustain their operations as a self funded buisness.

" a self funded buisness "

They shred unusable or unwearable items and those shreds are SOLD to textile manufacturers all over the world .

Make no mistake it's a buisness, a big one.

The problem is people do not know this.
They believe those clothes are helping the less fortunate they see struggling.
In Maine, it's the opposite.
Maine small clothing closets like Bingham,Solon , Waterville get less and less as those bins are spreading .
It's convenient that 6 of them are lined up , toss a bag in .
Please don't, unless it's torn or stained .

Please , find a charity a small clothes closet to give clean good clithes to

Mack P.
USMC

09/01/2026

Requested by a friend that a post be removed. I respect that.
No one is trying to hurt Waterville Area Soup Kitchen-The Lighthouse .
They do incredible things, they are an asset to the community! Many really good people go there and the resources are needed. No one lumped everyone there with the few bad. Let's just work on making the whole atmosphere safe and enjoyable for all. A few people shouldn't spoil it because they can't get it together.
Rehab or jail has to be the only choices for habitual offenders, period.
That way they aren't subjecting people who do the right thing to some very bad behavior.
End rant

Mack P.

08/08/2026

My reply I have no idea, not one of us and yes very easy to spot an AI. Just beware if they are asking for donations or money.

Sent via messenger :

Dude who is dis guy every photo every song comes up AI generated fake stuff.
Is he part of the homeless group ???
Check it dude do an AI fact check it all says fake.
Waterville Area Soup Kitchen-The Lighthouse
David Phyll

07/21/2026

If anyone has a workshop and ability this is a very good idea to build for unhoused people .
It would utilize unwanted bikes and those in need would have a way to pack and move their belongings.

Wings Programs could hand them out.

What began as a need to keep a man's whole family out in the woods, including his disabled daughter, became what's now known as the Cascade Tandem Hiking Cart, and even spawned this backcountry hauler that's basically a chopped e-bike.

05/03/2026

Let's start breaking down the 'Mobile Shelter' scheme. A 20 ft cargo trailer with no reinforced structure, no windows, and no vents has an actual usable space of about 19 ft for 6 people. Converting a cargo trailer into a standard camper costs around $28,000, plus the purchase price of up to $10,000. The claim is 6 'units' or pods, but adding a walkway and two exits for code would reduce livable space to less than 3 ft by 5 ft.
A six foot person folded once .
Adding insulation, walls, and a restroom would further reduce space. A restroom would also require a water tank and holding tank. The city and state should be concerned about safety, weight, and parking. Who would pull this mobile unit and pay for insurance?
Insurance companies may not cover 6 at-risk people in a conversion not intended for living quarters. Town ordinances do not allow camping or sleeping in public lots, so permits and safety are also concerns. Who would be responsible for security and deciding who gets to be in this unit? The costs, including gas, tires, vehicle upkeep, and cleaning, would exceed $30,000 without permit fees. How would you safely heat a rolling tin can in below zero temperatures in Maine? What if the heat source fails ?
Shouldn't donors deserve a clear and concise plan approved by the city and state before granting funds? Doesn't that make sense?

05/01/2026

Read it,share the hell out of it ! It needs to be stopped. Read the comments too, lots of questions no answers, why not ?
Think people. No answers.

Investigation: Waterville’s Mobile Shelter Scheme:
A wave of concerning scams is targeting the homeless community in Waterville, leaving residents with far more questions than answers. The operations began with an unrealistic proposal for a large-scale campground that state regulators would never legally permit, serving primarily as a front to collect unaccounted-for funds that have since vanished. Now, the scheme has pivoted to a new "mobile homeless shelter" concept made from converted cargo trailers. Promoters are actively soliciting donations for this mobile unit while dodging critical operational questions. No one involved can explain who will legally tow these massive trailers, who will provide security, where they are authorized to park, or where the restrooms are located. Furthermore, the organizers have zero plans for how residents and linens will be kept clean, raising severe public health concerns alongside the obvious safety hazards of jamming men and women together into a confined, unregulated mobile unit
⚠️ Permitting Warning: A Guaranteed Failure
Zoning Violations: Waterville ordinances strictly prohibit the use of unapproved mobile shelters or trailers for temporary dwellings.
State Health Codes:
Maine Department of Health and Human Services requires rigorous inspections for plumbing, waste disposal, and square-footage-per-person that a cargo trailer simply cannot meet.Fire Safety Hazards: Without certified commercial egresses, hardwired smoke detection, and proper fire-retardant materials, state fire marshals will never approve these units for multi-person housing.
Funding Red Flags:
Legitimate municipal and state agencies do not crowdsource unpermitted infrastructure through unaccountable cash channels.

DO NOT FUND THESE SCHEMES !

04/07/2026

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