McKayla says, “The Hospitality House is one of a kind. There is no other shelter you are going to find that takes that time with everybody who walks in the door. They get to the root cause of why you are homeless, and then they find a way to fix it. They really want you to succeed.”
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that this week Governor Mills appointed KCHC's Executive Director, Stephanie (Steph) Primm as the new Chair of the Statewide Homeless Council. Her two-year appointment was effective May 20th.
Read MoreIt takes the whole village stepping up to solve the problem. It takes the whole flock coming out to support the cause! Join us on Friday, June 7, 2019 from 5 to 8P at our second annual Flock Party fundraiser, sponsored by Hannaford and Cafe Miranda. Admission is free and open to the public!
Read MoreBeatles legends Lennon and McCartney wrote, “With a little help from my friends.”
These words have special meaning here at Knox County Homeless Coalition as we reflect on the amazing contributions made to our clients by this generous community. KCHC thrives as the result of a lot of help from our friends.
Read MoreOn November 4, 2017, Knox County Homeless Coalition received the Community Service Award from The Penobscot Bay Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreOn June 14, 2017, nineteen executives from around the United States and Europe, in town for a corporate meeting, came with work gloves to lend a hand on a number of projects around the Knox County Homeless Coalition/Hospitality House.
Read MoreOnce again the teamwork of Midcoast Habitat for Humanity and Knox County Homeless Coalition is producing innovative and exciting solutions to some of our community’s most pressing problems. Midcoast Habitat for Humanity, with their Women Build team, constructed the first of hopefully many Tiny Home accessory structures that could become the prototype for expanded capacity for supportive shelter at the Hospitality House in Rockport.
Read MoreOn April 7, 2016, McKayla, 18, and Jason, 20, were married in the field behind the Hospitality House family shelter, with staff among the two dozen guests. McKayla, Jason, and their 2-year-old daughter Hailee just moved into an apartment found for them by their caseworker, Brian.
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