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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.

Visit Our Table at Belfast Summer Nights!

      Thursday, July 16, 2026, 5:30-7:30pm
      Location: Steamboat Landing Park, Belfast

     It's summertime and the living is easy - or should be … look for us at this Thursday’s Belfast Summer Nights to hear Springtide and The Gawler Sisters. We will be at the top of the steps leading down to Steamboat Landing Park. Stop by, say hi, and drop in a coin to make somebody else’s summer a little bit easier. Donations help Family Harbor House transitional living and our Youth Support programs that help homeless youth in Waldo County.
     You can also find us Monday, July 20 at the Belfast Street Fair. Stop by and say hi! And meet some of our newer board members!

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

Needed: Part-time Overnight Family Housing Support
July 10, 2026

      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 shift on Sundays from 8am to 12 noon. Duties will include:

 
 

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.