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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.

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 -- Wendy Trefrey talks about volunteering and United Midcost Charities Executive Director Becca Gildred talks about UMC's work with nonprofits in Waldo and Knox Counties
     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.

  • Meet One of Our Board Members

    Joseph (Joe) MelloneJoseph (Joe) Mellone
    Board Member
    Email: JMellone.mmhc@gmail.com

          Starting in Providence, Rhode Island, I had a supportive home and loving parents who encouraged responsibility, kindness, and caring. This stability allowed us to explore interests, leading us to professions that sustain us and benefit family, community, and society. Most of my ... (continued)

  • Supporter Spotlight

  • Viking Lumber, Inc.

    When we rebuilt a lower section of Belfast United Methodist Church to become Family Harbor House, a great deal of work was done. Viking Lumber generously provided the construction materials to make this amazing project possible.
       Viking 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.