Family Harbor House Volunteer Wendy Trefrey Honored by United Midcoast Charities Volunteer Wendy Trefrey is being honored with audio stories appearing on "105.5 - The Wave" radio three times a day during September because she is the United Midcoast Charities volunteer of the month. The story also highlights MMHC and Family Harbor House. Read More & Hear the Radio Stories
We are so pleased to share with you that the programs of the local organization, But Still I Am One, which has served at-risk youth in Waldo County since 2021, have joined us at Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition. (See “Youth Programs” in the menu above). Now, community-based prevention, youth support, and Family Harbor House’s transitional housing services are all be under one organization.
Thank you for your continued support of Family Harbor House! This transitional housing for families has become a reality. It welcomed its first families on January 3, 2026, and now houses four families. In June 2026, one of the families was able to move out to a home of their own. Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition (MMHC) works to end the cycle of homelessness for individual families in Waldo County, Maine through innovation and collaboration around affordable housing and this program is designed to do just that.
Family Harbor House also seeks compassionate community members to assist local families experiencing homelessness. Our transitional housing program provides a safe, welcoming place for parents and children to rest, regroup, and work toward stable, permanent housing. If you are interested in volunteer possibilities, fill out the form on this page. You can join the 107
persons already approved and trained to volunteer.
Upcoming Events
Booth at "Maine Made" at Mosman Park in Searsport
Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10am - 4pm Location: Mosman Park, Searsport, Maine MMHC will operate an information booth at this popular event. Stop by and see us!
Recent News From Family Harbor House and the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition
Melissa McLaughlin - Our New Coordinator of Volunteers
The Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition felt fortunate to have
several well-qualified individuals apply for the new part-time position of
Volunteer Coordinator for MMHC. After
interviews and thoughtful ... (see the full story)
MMHC at the Final Belfast Summer Night of 2026 Photo: Board member Lacey Durkee talks to visitors at Belfast Summer Nights Our newest board member, Lacey Durkee, worked at the information table on September 10. MMHC had the privilege of meeting many of those who came to hear music that night. Visitors asked questions, provided their email addresses, and made cash donatio ... (see the full story)
Thank You Belfast Co-op! Photo: Co-op employees present the Common Cents check to MMHC board members Steve Alspach and Suetta Tenney (lower right, with check).
The Belfast Co-op Common Cents program set a new record during the month of August! During that month, the round-up campaign at the cash registers collected a total of $8,666.15 to support the programs of the Midcoast Maine H ... (see the full story)
Tabling at Party for the People Photo: Board member Joel Krueger answers questions at the infomation booth on a beautiful day.
Making friends and finding new volunteers ... MMHC operated an information table at the second-annual Party for the People at Steamboat Landing Park Saturday afternoon, September 7. Lots of people stopped by to le ... (see the full story)
United Midcoast Charities Honors MMHC, FHH, and Volunteer Wendy Trefrey Photo: MMHC board chair Kathy Muzzy (left) and Volunteer Wendy Trefrey (right)
Each month, United Midcoast Charities, in conjunction with FM radio station 105.5 “The Wave”, produces a program called “Be the Tide Volunteer of the Month”. They produce eight radio stories which are then feat ... (see the full story) Read More & Hear the Radio Stories
MMHC Highlighted as an Example of Cooperation, Service, and Efficiency Photo: MMHC board member Barb Gage speaks at the Rising Tide party and fundraiser held by United Midcoast Charities
MMHC was asked to speak at the annual Rising Tide event held by United Midcoast
Charities (UMC) in Searsmont on August 20. UMC annually provides financial
support to more than 40 nonprofit organizations ser ... (see the full story)
Playground Cleanup Day - Not Exactly as Planned Photo: Board Member Steve Alspach gets down-and-dirty, digging out the floor of the old shed. Cleaning and painting were on the agenda for this volunteer day in the playground behind Family Harbor House. First up was the clean-out of the storage shed alongside the playground. All went well until the workers found much of ... (see the full story)
Suetta was impacted by growing up in a single-parent home, with two relatives with significant disabilities, living in an inner city. She carried these memories into community-based primary care. If patients did not feel list... (continued)
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 at night. We coordinate with many local organizations to provide case management and other services.
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.
Family Harbor House Volunteer Wendy Trefrey Honored by United Midcoast Charities
We are so pleased to share with you that the programs of the local organization, But Still I Am One, which has served at-risk youth in Waldo County since 2021, have joined us at Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition. (See “Youth Programs” in the menu above). Now, community-based prevention, youth support, and Family Harbor House’s transitional housing services are all be under one organization.
Our newest board member, Lacey Durkee, worked at the information table on September 10. MMHC had the privilege of meeting many of those who came to hear music that night. Visitors asked questions, provided their email addresses, and made cash donatio 
Cleaning and painting were on the agenda for this volunteer day in the playground behind Family Harbor House. First up was the clean-out of the storage shed alongside the playground. All went well until the workers found much of 
Suetta Tenney - M.D., F.A.C.P.
Viking Lumber, Inc.