PORTLAND, Maine – October 17, 2026
25 volunteers from Renewal by Andersen joined Shalom House on Saturday, October 17, to replace more than 35 windows at a Shalom House residential home on Congress Street. Moxie the Moose from Hearts of Pine was also there to help keep spirits high as the team completed the project during the chilly Saturday.
Renewal by Andersen selected Shalom House as the nonprofit recipient of its annual Window of Giving program after the organization was nominated. The program provides free window and door replacements to a nonprofit each year.
With winter approaching, the new windows will help improve the home’s energy efficiency and keep residents warm and comfortable throughout the colder months.
“The adults we serve live with severe mental illness and can face challenges finding and maintaining stable housing. Being able to improve their living space is incredibly meaningful. It’s a way to remind our residents that they are valued, that they matter, and that they deserve a safe and comfortable place to call home,” said Emily Mitchell, Development and Communications Manager at Shalom House.
Shalom House is grateful to Renewal by Andersen and its volunteers for their time and generosity. Special thanks to Collin Burg, General Manager, and Eden Gendron, Service Manager, for helping make this project possible.
Media Contact
Emily Mitchell
Development and Communications Manager
Shalom House
Emily.mitchell@shalomhouseinc.org, 207-245-3530