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Family Harbor House

Transitional Housing for Families
– a Program of the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition

Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition is looking for caring people to fill two part-time jobs at Family Harbor House. We need a Coordinator of Volunteers for 20-hours a week, and a person for Overnight Family Housing Support for 16-hours a week. See the details on our Current News page.

Family Harbor House welcomed its first families on January 3, 2026. 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. Several families are finding FHH a place to live as they establish themselves in the community and find housing of their own.

We provide temporary housing, food, and supportive services for families with children who are experiencing housing instability or homelessness. Our goal is to offer a safe, welcoming place where families can catch their breath, regain stability, and work toward permanent housing.

Family Harbor House is on Mill Lane in Belfast. It can serve up to four families at a time.

 

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

   MMHC at the Belfast Summer Street Party
       Photo: Board Member Lacey Durkee talks with interested passersby.
Being a Board Member of the Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition requires lots of time and hard work, but some of it is fun! Here, brand-new Board Member Lacey Durkee hands out flyers at the Summer Stree ... (see the full story)
   Look for These Friendly Faces!
       Photo: Board members Joel Krueger, Suetta Tenney, and Barbara Gage in the information tent.
      MMHC will have an information booth at several Belfast events this summer and fall. The first was at Belfast Summer Nights on July 16. Board members and other volunteers were ther ... (see the full story)
   "Everybody Deserves Good Food and Snacks"
       Photo: Sharon with her son Sam, who works with her at the restaurant.
      Sharon Kull has seen homelessness in many parts of the world. She sees it in Belfast as well. Just as she did in San Diego, Miami, the Bahamas, and France, she does what she can t ... (see the full story)
      Visit the Spring Street Eatery Facebook Page
   Needed: Part-time Overnight Family Housing Support

      We are looking for someone to fill this part-time position, working 16 hours a week. That will involve one overnight shift on a workday night, and a 4 hour sh ... (see the full story)
      Download the Job Description PDF

   Job Opening: We need a Part-time Coordinator of Volunteers
     Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition needs a part-time Coordinator of Volunteers to oversee volunteer staffing for its transitional housing program that serves homeless families, and ... (see the full story)
      Download the Job Description PDF
   The Cycle of Success Has Begun - A Family Moves On
      The Midcoast Maine Homeless Coalition created Family Harbor House to help families move on from homelessness to a successful ... (see the full story)
 
 

About Volunteering at Family Harbor House

Family Harbor House (FHH) is a transitional housing project helping local families who are experiencing homelessness. The building’s large private family rooms, full kitchen, shared bathrooms, and dining/recreation area can accommodate 3 to 4 families. FHH offers a place of respite and renewal for parents and children who have been living through times of crisis.

Management of the project is overseen by the Board of Directors and hired staff, but Family Harbor House depends upon compassionate people, like you, and volunteers are the heart of this project – providing homeless families with safety, comfort, and the opportunity for a better life.

Anyone can volunteer if they are willing to support the mission of Family Harbor House – “to help families stabilize their lives so they can then relocate to affordable permanent housing in the community.”

To volunteer with Family Harbor House, please complete this application form, plus an additional form which authorizes a standard criminal background check. Family Harbor House serves vulnerable populations, including children living in the program’s residential setting, and background reviews protect both the families and the volunteers.

After an initial screening process, you will be contacted to join with other new volunteers in a training session to learn about the Family Harbor House operational policies and procedures.