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Family Harbor House

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

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.

Visit Our Table at Belfast Summer Nights!

      Thursday, September 3, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm
      Location: Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast
           Find us at Belfast Summer Nights on September 3 to hear the Hot Suppers on this final edition of Summer Nights for the season. We will be at the top of the steps leading down to Steamboat Landing Park. Stop by, say "hi", and maybe make a donation to make somebody else’s fall season a little bit easier. Donations help Family Harbor House transitional living for families and our Youth Support programs that help homeless youth in Waldo County. Our board members and volunteers in the booth will answer questions and hand out literature.

Info Booth at "Party for the People"

      Monday, September 7, 2026, 2pm - 5pm
      Location: Steamboat Landing Park, 34 Commercial Street in Belfast
     
We will have an information booth at Indivisible Waldo County's "Party for the People" on Labor Day. The free, family-friendly event will feature live music, food, and networking with local grassroots and advocacy organizations. We'll have board members and other volunteers there  to answer questions about how our effective programs alleviate homelessness in Waldo County.

 

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

   MMHC Highlighted as an Example of Cooperation, Service, and Efficiency
       Photo: MMHC board members Suetta Tenney (left) and Kathy Muzzy (right) with Family Harbor House director David Beseda. Photo by MMHC board member Barb Gage

      Two MMHC board members were asked to speak at the annual Rising Tide event held by United Midcoast Charities (UMC) in Searsmont on August 20. UMC annually p ... (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 playgrou ... (see the full story)
   Round Up at the Co-op in August to Support MMHC!
      When you round up your purchase to the nearest dollar at checkout, that spare change comes straight to us. Those rounded-up cents help families in ou ... (see the full story)
   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)
 
 

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.