Mobile Home Communities in Maine and the United States
More than 45,000 Mainers live in mobile home communities. An essential part of Maine’s housing landscape, these communities are collectively home to more people than any city or town in the state other than Portland.
The Right Tools and Support Make Ownership Possible for Residents of Mobile Home Communities
Fifteen years ago, Genesis introduced a transformative model to Maine aimed at empowering mobile home park residents. The goal was simple but groundbreaking: help residents secure the affordability of their homes by organizing and cooperatively purchasing the land beneath them.
Healthy Acadia: Keeping People Safe and Warm
ABOVE Young volunteers helped deliver veggies and sweet snacks to the Healthy Acadia Overnight Warming Center. Healthy Acadia photo Healthy Acadia: Keeping People Safe and Warm In Ellsworth, Maine, where low
Safety and Stability for Maine’s Newest Neighbors
ABOVE In January 2024, Genesis Executive Director Liza Fleming-Ives congratulated residents and thanked partners who collaborated with Genesis to create affordable apartments at Brunswick Landing, a former naval air station
A Genesis Partner’s Gratitude for Her Lewiston, Maine Community
In groundbreaking work, Genesis community partner Healthy Homeworks creates homeownership opportunities for aspiring first-time homebuyers in downtown Lewiston, Maine, where only 4 percent of residents currently own homes.
