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Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition

Our nonprofit organization is energized by the vision of helping families and youth in need – and fueled by the energy of volunteers. We work to end the cycle of homelessness for individual families in Waldo County through innovation and collaboration around affordable housing and support for youth at risk. This program is designed to do just that, providing a temporary home to struggling families striving for consistent employment and a home in which they can raise their children. In addition, our youth programs provide support to youth to avoid homelessness.

JOB OPENING: Full-time Program Manager Needed for Family Harbor House and Youth Programs

      Position: Full-time Program Manager to manage the operation of the Family Harbor House (3/4 time in residential program) and the youth programs (1/4 time) of the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition.

      Salary: $45,000 to $55,000 with some benefits

      The position will require working 2 to 3 evenings a week, as well as some “on call” responsibilities as part of the full-time position. 

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Transitional Housing

Family Photo Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition was founded in 2025, and opened Family Harbor House in Belfast in January 2026. Our transitional housing program provides a safe, welcoming place for parents and children to rest, regroup, and work toward stable, permanent housing. We rely on a cadre of scores of volunteers who staff the housing facility 24-hours-a-day. They also provide staffing for information tables, maintain the housing playground, and do other duties and tasks. Several people volunteer as members of the Board of Directors.

Youth Programs

Our youth programs provide significant support to youth, ages 16-21. These programs had been provided by the But Still I Am One organization, which brought its programs into MMHC as it dissolved its operation in 2026 so one efficient, unified effort now provides all these family and youth services. Our youth programs include:
  • All Aboard – Driver Education so youth can get to school and work
  • Sand Dollars – a pre-paid card program to empower youth facing home insecurity
  • Home Port – to help home-insecure youth avoid being, or becoming, homeless.

Join Our Volunteer Team!

Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition seeks compassionate community members to assist local families experiencing homelessness and youth who need a helping hand. If you are interested in volunteer possibilities, fill out the form on this page. You can join the 108 persons already approved and trained to volunteer.

MMHC Radio Stories -- MMHC board chair Kathy Muzzy and volunteer Wendy Trefrey tell why Wendy was chosen and why she volunteers
     This brief radio story about Family Harbor House and one of its volunteers was produced by United Midcoast Charities and 105.5 FM "The Wave" and ran many times on that station throughout September 2026.

  • Upcoming Events

    Dine to Donate - Visit our Local Restaurants

    Wednesday, November 25, 2026, Check the Full Schedule Below

    Each restaurant will donate a percent of the day's business. Come, eat, meet us and learn about all our programs. Schedule:
    Spring Street Eatery - Saturday, November 14, 9am-2pm (rain date: November 21)
    Dos Gatos - Monday, November 16, 4:30pm-10pm
    Darby's - Wednesday, November 18, 4-8pm
    Anglers - Wednesday, November 18, 4-8pm
    Nautilus - Thursday, November 19, 3-8pm
    Delvino's - Wednesday, November 25, 4-8pm

  • Recent News From Family Harbor House
    and the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition

       Job Opening: Full-time Program Manager

     Position: Full-time Program Manager to manage the operation of the Family Harbor House (3/4 time in residential program) and the youth programs (1/4 time) of the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition. 

    Salary: $45,000 to $55,000 with some benefits. 

    The position will require working 2 to 3 eve ... (see the full story)

       The 2026 National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month Panel Presentation
          Photo: Panel at Belfast Free Library
          This panel discussion was held on Saturday, November 7 in the Abbot Room of the Belfast Library. It highlighted MMHC programs, and many other programs that support youth at risk in Waldo County. 
          The panelists were: Helen Scipione - BCOPE Teaching Principal, Barb Gage (emcee) - MMHC Board Member, Russell Werkman - CEO ... (see the full story)
    See the Full Program Video

  • Meet One of Our Board Members

    Joel KruegerJoel Krueger - M.Div.
    Vice-chair
    Email: Joel.mmhc@gmail.com

          Rev. Joel Krueger joined the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition Board of Directors in February of 2024. He is a retired pastor, ordained in the United Church of Christ. He co-pastored The First Church, UCC in Belfast from 2004-2023, with his wife, Rev. Dr. Kate Winters, as w... (continued)

  • Supporter Spotlight

  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Castine

    As part of its mission to help people in need, this congregation provided a grant of $5,000 to support startup costs in creating temporary transitional housing for 3-4 families at Family Harbor House.
       Church Website

Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition, a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization, has created transitional housing at 23 Mill Lane in Belfast. We provide housing, nutrition, and support for 3 or 4 families at a time, using a mix of hired staff and community partners. With the support of local volunteers at the site, there is support for the families both day and night. We coordinate with many local organizations to provide case management and other services. Our youth programs support Waldo County youth, ages 16-21, at risk of homeless. We have several programs to provide needed support to these youth. In addition, we continue to provide funds to prevent homelessness – assisting families who are in danger of losing their housing due to lack of resources, and briefly assisting with some utility payments or rent.