Breaking cycles of poverty and homelessness in Midcoast Maine
Homelessness is a complex issue with many underlying causes, including systemic origins such as poverty and lack of affordable housing. It is important not to blame individuals for their struggles with housing as this ignores these larger issues and also perpetuates harmful stereotypes. Homeworthy addresses the root causes of homelessness, provides holistic support and resources to people, so they can find stability for themselves and their families.
As the only comprehensive homeless services organization in our ~2000 square mile coverage area, Homeworthy is working to end the cycle of homelessness through innovation and collaboration around affordable housing as well as reaching whole families through our family shelter and youth program.
Our Vision
A supportive community within which all families and individuals have the opportunity for housing and a sustainable productive life.
Our Values
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reignite a commitment to envisioning a path for a better life.
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as no individual or organization can move forward alone and challenges are best met by working together to forge solutions
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for the uniqueness of each individual enriches the lives of everyone and strengthens our groups and communities.
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fosters safety and security and an open sharing of ideas and solutions.
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engender self-worth, the basis for future growth and change.
Our Equity Statement
We believe that by honoring our collective individualism and seeing folks from the inside out, we foster an environment of diversity and inclusion at all levels: physical, emotional, psychological, and economic. This together makes us stronger.
We choose to look at the world through a lens of kindness, focus on strengths, and open our doors to all regardless of past, present or future.