“Let all that you do be done in love." - Corinthians 16:14

Repairing homes and building connections...

When MATE volunteers fix a roof, build a ramp, or install drywall, they’re not just repairing a house-- they're also creating connections with our homeowner partners. They build, they listen, they laugh. Volunteers join MATE to serve and go home with relationships that sometimes last for years and leave enduring impressions on everyone. Working and connecting through MATE can be a life-changing experience on all sides.

Last summer an experienced team from New Hampshire completed a critical roof repair project. What did the home repairs mean to the homeowner? “When you guys peeled those shingles off, I breathed a sign of relief. It was sort of like a guardian angel got placed on top of my head. A huge relief that it’s not raining in my hallway anymore. Spurred me to go further and do more to transform this house into a home.”

And the homeowner said more: “They’ve been gone a few months, but in years to come, they will always be here. They weren’t just volunteers; I ended up making friends. They started off as strangers, then on the second day, I was telling them jokes and horsing around with them and helping them out however I could, and by day 3 they were closer than my family. I miss them.”

MATE has volunteers who return year after year. Some have come for over 30 years, and some for over 40. We are grateful! This summer we will also have new volunteers and work teams; some are young and some are older. All will do critical work; they will give their time and expertise, and they will get back even more from the connections they make with their fellow team mates and our homeowner partners. Thank you!

Thank you for the gifts of your time, talent and generous donations. We are grateful and blessed for your continued partnership!

MATE is gearing up for the 2024 housing season facing increased need for critical housing repairs in the communities we serve. We are working to expand this year’s operations to deliver home, hope and connection to as many community members as possible. Your monetary donations enable us to provide the basic human need for shelter and change the lives of homeowners and their families. Thank you for all you do!

Your support will enable us to:

• Hire a full-time seasonal operations manager and part-time assistant operations manager to oversee repair projects and work teams
• Purchase essential building supplies for home repairs
• Welcome more volunteers
• Host additional site supervisors to lead and increase effectiveness of work groups
• Purchase and rent needed tools and equipment

Mail a Check to:

Mission at the Eastward

PO Box 206

Farmington, ME 04938

Or Click on the Donate Button Above to Give Online.

Thank you!

Want to volunteer without using a hammer?

MATE is looking for volunteers to help in other ways besides housing repairs. MATE is a faith-based 501(c) 3 non-profit which relies on volunteers for much of its administration and operations. Good news: we have limited overhead, AND, our volunteers are greatly appreciated! Bad news: we have limited staff who do a great job but are STRETCHED! Even with a hands-on Board, we would sure love to have year-round skilled volunteers for a variety of projects. You could join us! (Or share this with someone you know!)

Right now we need experienced volunteers to help with fundraising, grant writing and marketing. We are always looking for local volunteers, but this work can also be done remotely. To find out more, contact Chris DeLisle, MATE's Executive Director, at cdelisle@missionattheeastward.org, or Sharon Cowen, Board Chair, at sbcowen@comcast.net.

We need your help to find an Operations Manager!

MATE is looking for an experienced building manager with strong people skills to take over the role of Operations Manager for the 2024 Home Repair Ministry Season and build upon the success that Dan Flint achieved during his tenure.

This is an extremely rewarding position that allows you to make a massive difference in the lives of your neighbors and volunteers who give their time and talent to build lives of hope, dignity, and security in Central Western Maine.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Assesses homeowner requests for work on their homes and creates plans and estimates for repairs
• Coordinates and supports staff and volunteers to accomplish the home repair projects
• Maintains and delivers the systems that provide the materials, tools, and supplies necessary to accomplish the work

POSITION DURATION

• Flexible: approximately mid-March through mid-September

COMPENSATION

• Salaried: $2,000 bi-weekly (possibility of part-time hourly work once the season has concluded)
• Paid Time Off: 5 Days, only to be taken when work teams are not present
• VIEW FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

For more information or to learn how apply, please contact our Executive Director, Chris DeLisle, by emailing him at the address listed below:

cdelisle@missionattheeastward.org

Fairbanks Union Church

North New Portland Church

WESTERN MAINE YOKED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES SEEKING PART TIME STATED PASTOR SUPPLY

Fairbanks Union Church and New Portland Community Church located in Farmington, Maine and North New Portland, Maine respectively continue to enjoy being vibrant partners with Mission at the Eastward, specifically with the McCleary Transitional Housing project. We are seeking a Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor who is passionate about serving local ministries and beyond, sharing the love of God, and inviting others to actively join us as “doers” rooted in our Christian faith.



Our two small and vibrant yoked Presbyterian congregations in western Maine have a long history of being actively involved in social ministries, both in their local communities and internationally. Although yoked, the two churches are quite different in terms of geography, culture and economic growth but both are warm, theologically open, welcoming and inclusive.

The western Maine area our congregations serve is a land of natural beauty, all-season recreation, and cultural and economic opportunities. The local hospital and health network provide excellent health care. The University of Maine Farmington, (UMF), is a nationally accredited education program. 



Persons interested in this position, please contact: Alison Hagerstrom tah@beeline-online.net, 207-491-2149, or go to the Church Leadership Connection website: https://clc.pcusa.org

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We are extremely grateful! We are so very excited for the future!

Mission Partner Grantors and Donors

• Presbyterian Women

Mission Partner Community Members

• Western Maine Community Action
• Center for Entrepreneurial Services

Mission Partner Churches

• Central Square Congregational Church
• St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church
• Supplee Presbyterian Church
• St. Joseph & Rose of Lima Parishes

Memorial and Honoring Gifts

• In memory of Bob Beauregard
• In memory of Joyce Shatto

Individual & Family Donors

• Thank you to our many individual and family donors who make up the bulk of our donor base. We are so blessed to have you all behind the work we're doing in rural Central Western Maine!

**for the purpose of confidentiality, we will no longer reveal the names of our individual and family donors**