Each summer from May to September, hundreds of volunteers make their way to Downeast Maine, and in just one week they make a lasting impact on the community members. These volunteers are part of the Mission’s Housing Improvement program and every year, they repair...
On a cold morning on Islesford, island residents walk into the Neighborhood House with thermoses and water bottles in hand. A father together with his young son explained his family's reluctance to drink the water that comes from their tap that may or may not contain...
Moira, a sophomore at Wheaton College, still remembers when she received the call she was awarded a Mission Scholarship. “I could not stop saying thank you before I ran to tell my mom” she adds, “The Mission Scholarship has allowed me to study at an academic...
With cold temperatures forecasted and snow on the ground, the Mission’s Downeast campus is ready for skating, snowshoeing, and winter fun. Every Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the community is invited to participate in various winter activities at the Weald Bethel...
Every year the Mission measures its programmatic work by putting a number to some of the work we do: the number of students attending a session of EdGE, the number of meals served on the Sunbeam, the number hours Davis Maine Scholars spent receiving one-on-one...
The recent storms across Maine have left many Downeast coastal and island communities challenged by historic, widespread flooding and wind damage. Resources are available throughout the state for those impacted by the storm’s effects. Governor Mills has declared a...
As of January 1, 2024, Jeffrey Ewing del Rio has joined the Mission as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jeff, a certified public accountant, comes to the Mission with more than 10 years of experience working with nonprofits in various financial positions. He ran his...
The pantry stocks a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, and shelf-stable products received from partner organizations like Good Shepherd Food Bank. However, there are items often not donated, or the Mission cannot source or purchase from its partners....
This summer, the Mission held a health fair on Isle au Haut where island residents could learn more about the resources that were available to them in their community. Afterward, Director of Island Services Douglas Cornman and Sunbeam Nurse Simone Babineaux knew they...