A Message from Our Executive Director

After seven incredible years with New Hope Midcoast, I will be stepping down from my role as Executive Director as of December 10. It has been the honor of my career…

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Domestic Abuse and Faith Communities

By: Hillary Waterman, Community Prevention Educator Trauma from domestic abuse affects survivors in every aspect of their human existence—body, mind and spirit. While physical injuries and wounds can be diagnosed…

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Domestic Abuse & Food Insecurity Fuel One Another

By: Hillary Waterman, Community Prevention Educator and Joan LeMole, Development Director Domestic abuse, sometimes called Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), goes hand in hand with food insecurity. People are considered food…

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Newsletter: June, 2025

Executive Directors from Maine’s Regional Domestic Violence Resource Centers gather with Governor Mills on Domestic Violence Awareness Day. A Note from Our Executive Director Dear Supporters and Community Members, Over…

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Everyone Needs a Place to be Safe

By: Hillary Waterman, Community Prevention Educator When people think about domestic abuse, one aspect usually flies under the radar: economic and financial abuse. Yet it often accompanies other forms of…

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