Community Assistance
H.O.M.E., Inc. has many programs designed to assist folks with the basic necessities of life. Food, clothing, hygiene supplies, school supplies and more.
H.O.M.E. Retail
H.O.M.E.'s gift shop, thrift store and sawmill generate a small income for H.O.M.E. while providing gifts, shingles, lumber and basic home items to our community.
Homeless Services
H.O.M.E.'s Homeless services include: Diversion, which aims to prevent homelessness prior to entering shelter, Emergency overnight shelter across four locations, and Housing Navigation which exists to assist shelter guests with finding permanent, stable housing.
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If you didn’t know, Here’s a bit about us.
H.O.M.E., Inc. was founded in 1970 by Sr. Lucy Poulin (pictured with a group of young volunteers) and other community members. In the beginning, handcraft studios were created as a means for low-income families in rural Hancock County to earn extra income through hard Maine winters. Community members produced items from their homes to sell at the Craft Store which is located on H.O.M.E.’s 23-acre site in Orland and that program continues on today. Now, more than 50 years later, needs of local citizens have led to programs of service tailored to respond in positive and effective outcomes, i.e. shelters for those experiencing homelessness, affordable daycare, organic gardens, a food pantry and soup kitchen, plus programs to support a house construction and repair effort that has built 53 homes for low-income families.
- Shelter
- Soup Kitchen
- Food Pantry
- Child Care
- Diversion Assistance
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Hey everyone! Come join us for Beginner/Intermediate Pottery Classes! We have new classes scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays for the next couple of weeks. Each See More
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We have new Beginner/Intermediate Mosaic Classes scheduled on Tuesdays or Wednesdays at 1pm for the next couple weeks. We extended each class to last for See More
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Beginner/Intermediate Pottery Class Join us for a fun and creative pottery class on Monday , September 25th at 90 School House Road, Orland, ME! Whether See More
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MOSAIC CLASS FOR BEGINNERS: Hey everyone! We still have openings for our Beginning Mosiac Class this Tuesday! Come Join us for an exciting mosaic class See More
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Good morning! A reminder. Mainers who receive SNAP benefits and lose food due to power outages in this weekend’s storm may be eligible for replacement See More
Program Numbers 2022
Shelter and Housing
- 9780 bed nights provided – 202 guests were sheltered
- Dorr House Men’s Shelter – 23 guests – 39% exited to permanent housing
- Sister Marie House – 43 guests – 16% exited to permanent housing
- St. Francis Inn – 49 guests – 24% exited to permanent housing
- Emmaus Homeless Shelter – 87 guests – 22% exited to permanent housing
- 10 households provided hotel rooms
- 18 households housed in H.O.M.E.’s rental units.
- 48 individuals diverted from homelessness.
- 48 days average shelter stay.
Food and Resources
- 71 children provided with backpacks and school supplies
- 459 individuals received Christmas gifts
- 16 unduplicated daycare enrollments – 1 subsidies provided
- Food boxes distributed to 1976 individuals across 721 families
- 171 families received Thanksgiving food boxes
- 73 families received Christmas food boxes
- 118,180 pounds of food rescued and distributed
- 448 individuals received assistance with linens, hygiene supplies, and household supplies
- 20 families received heat assistance in the form of firewood
- 85 quilts made for shelter guests
Become a Volunteer
H.O.M.E. provides volunteer opportunities in many departments. From sorting donations to stacking firewood there is something for every skill level here at H.O.M.E., Inc.
