Martha's Cottage

Martha's Cottage

Martha's Cottage is the first transitional home for elder victims of abuse in Maine and one of very few such housing options in the country.  The renovations of the house - whose exact location is not advertised to protect its residents – were funded through the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence against Women.

The house was named after Martha, who endured decades of abuse from her husband and shared her story to benefit others. Martha's Cottage will house 3 older women who are seeking safety from a violent home. Women can stay up to 24 months, and are offered support services to help them transition to a safe and secure setting.

Visit the link below to view a video about the Cottage.

A video of Martha's Cottage

Contact Linda Weare at 207-541-6620 for more information.

DID YOU KNOW

Each year in Maine, approximately 14,000 seniors are abused (based on 5% of the population 60 years of age and older). It is projected that in five years this number will double. This does not include financial abuse or neglect.

(National Center for on Elder Abuse)
NEWS
Dec 2, 2011
EAIME Annual Appeal
December brings our annual fundraising appeal!  In order to raise money to continue our efforts to provide services to older victims of abuse, we have launched our annual fundaiser with a request for donations.
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