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.
H.O.M.E.'s ONLINE NEWSLETTER IS HERE!
H.O.M.E.'s new online quarterly newsletter is complete and ready for you by clicking the button below. Keep up to date with what's going on and how we are serving our community right here on our site.
YEAR END APPEAL 2023
Click the button below to read H.O.M.E.'s Year End Appeal letter from Executive Director, Tracey Hair. Learn how your donations are helping those in need in our community.
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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Our annual Christmas Wreath Fundraiser is here! Your purchase of Christmas wreaths helps support our work. Consider buying your wreath from HOMEmade Gift Shop at See More
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Fresh off the kiln! Our team is headed out this weekend for another Craft Fair! This time, we're headed to Wellesley, MA. Never fear, The See More
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If you were waiting to make your contribution until you could make the greatest possible impact for families experiencing homelessness and poverty, this is your See More
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It's Giving Tuesday, you have a seat at the table. Give to what you love! November 28th is a day of global charity and goodwill. See More
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#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW. Your support keeps this mission going and your generosity in sharing with families experiencing homelessness and poverty, makes hope grow. See More
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Volunteer Opportunity! In an effort to extend food rescue line service, the Food Pantry is seeking volunteers to cover Friday afternoon from 1:00 to 4:00. See More
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Good Morning - the thrift store is closed this week and can not accept donations of items. Thanks for you patience.
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#GivingTuesday is tomorrow! #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to commit to a more just world by sending support to those on the front lines of the 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.
