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Kathy Muzzy, MMHC Board Chair
2026 Annual Meeting: Review of the Year 2025
April 17, 2026
    The Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition held its first annual meeting at Belfast United Methodist Church on the evening of Thursday, April 16. Board Chair, Kathy Muzzy, provided an annual report in which she reviewed the amazing developments of the past year, culminating in the opening of Family Harbor House.
     One year ago, MMHC was working intently with the Belfast City Council and the Planning Board to make transitional housing possible at 23 Mill Lane. MMHC also met with 18 local agencies and churches in developing the direction it needed to go and to plan how to accomplish the goals.
     Once approved to move forward, extensive construction was undertaken in the lower level of Belfast United Methodist Church with work donated by Whitecap Builders and materials by Viking Lumber.
     The mission statement was developed: Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition works to end the cycle of homelessness for individual families in Waldo County, Maine through innovation and collaboration around affordable housing.
     On December 12, a ribbon-cutting ceremony signified to completed transitional housing site, and on January 3, 2026, the first family moved into Family Harbor House.
     Muzzy acknowledged the many organizations and individuals who have donated to make this development possible. And she acknowledged the scores of volunteers who have already given so freely of their time.
     Family Harbor House is now if full operation, fulfilling the goal of helping families develop a firm footing for a safe and successful future.

      Download the MMHC Annual Report (PDF)
Molly Feeney, Executive Director of Homeworthy
2026 Annual Meeting: Guest Speaker Brings Support and Inspiration
April 17, 2026
     Molly Feeney was the guest speaker at the first annual meeting of the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition. Feeney is the Executive Director of Homeworthy, a nonprofit organization based in Rockland. The meeting was held at Belfast United Methodist Church on Thursday, April 16. The participants first heard a review of the past year - from early steps to a completed Family Harbor House housing four families - from Board Chair, Kathy Muzzy. Then Treasurer, Suetta Tenney, provided a healthy financial report. And the Director of Family Harbor House, David Beseda, talked about the early months of the program, providing for families in need, and preparing the first family to transition into permanent housing of their own.
     Then the group heard from Molly Feeney, whose organization has twelve-years of experience providing comprehensive services to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty in the Midcoast Maine region. Its programs include the Hospitality House family shelter, The Landing Place youth services, case management, urgent needs coordination, and housing support and navigation.
     In encouraging the board, staff, and volunteers of MMHC and FHH, Feeney said what they are doing is "really brave and this is right." She also noted that starting with a four bedroom transitional housing facility is not small, but is a very big step. And she pointed out the great value and experience of "community members taking care of their own."
     Feeney remains a valuable resource of knowledge and experience as Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition further develops the ability of Family Harbor House to prepare families for independent living, and also moves to add new support systems to its repertoire, including programs to support young people to establish successful and sustainable paths for their lives.

      Download the MMHC Annual Report (PDF)
Part-Time Position Open: Overnight Family Housing Support at Family Harbor House
March 1, 2026

Responsibilities: This is a part-time position working 24 hours a week in three 8-hour shifts from Midnight to 8 a.m. The shifts will include Saturday, Sunday, and one other day to be determined. Duties will include:

·      Be available to support the families as needed.
·      Maintaining safety and orderliness at FHH, which will involve remaining awake during the night as needed.
·      Light housekeeping duties, including laundry.
·      Some assistance with meal preparation in the morning.
·      Performing various record keeping duties.

Qualifications:

·      High school diploma/GED required. 
·      Course work, training, or experience in supportive roles, such as social work, caregiving, teaching, medicine, and non-profit organizations are helpful.
·      Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds.
·      Experience working with children and/or families preferred.
·      Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
·      Ability to implement and utilize limit setting techniques and appropriate boundaries.
·      Comprehensive criminal background check is required.

Compensation:

This is a part-time, hourly position paying $18.00 per hour. Currently, the position does not include any paid time off or employee benefits. For further information, contact Cathy Gray, VP of Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition at:  cmoretongray@gmail.com