The Mission is partnering with the MDI Biological Laboratory and Bar Harbor Bank & Trust to offer Washington County Discover STEM, a new multi-site science enrichment program serving roughly 100 students in the EdGE after-school programs in Milbridge, Harrington,...
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Homeowners in Washington and Eastern Hancock Counties can now apply to participate in the Mission's Housing Improvement program during the 2026 season. The program helps make homes warm, safe, and dry. Established in 2003, brings hundreds of volunteers to Cherryfield...
The Fall/Winter 2025 issue of the Bulletin looks at how the Mission is growing with our communities. The past few months have seen the need for the Mission’s work expand, more people are visiting our food pantry, requesting Christmas presents to make sure their kids...
Every year, the Mission partners with organizations across Maine and beyond to provide services, education, and more to communities on Maineʼs islands and in the Downeast region. The Mission recently chatted with Elizabeth (Liz) Charles McGough, the Director of...
Join the Mission on Friday, December 12 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the Downeast Christmas Celebration at the Weald Bethel Community Center, 36 Weald Bethel Lane, Cherryfield. Your gift to the Maine Seacoast Mission makes you part of all we do.During this event,...
Join the Mission for a fun event at Mission’s Colket Center during the Northeast Harbor Christmas Festival. On Saturday December 6, join the Mission to make crafts, enjoy a festive atmosphere, and welcome Santa and Mrs. Claus to town. Your gift to the Maine Seacoast...
To help Downeast communities during the pause to SNAP benefits, the Mission will offer “Soup’s On!,” a daily lunch of soup and bread. Beginning November 4 and running through December 19, a meal will be served every Tuesday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in...
From the desk of Service Tours Coordinator Collin Keenan Summer is a season deep rooted in the spirit of vacation, warm weather, and sunny skies, but the Mission’s Housing Improvement Service Tours program might look a little bit different than your typical trip to...
If you or someone you know needs assistance in placing presents under the tree this year, the Mission offers gifts to families with children under 18. Families are invited to sign up for the Christmas Program now. Since 1905,the Mission has helped generations of...








