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MYC Presents at National Conference
National Webinar on Chronic Absenteeism & Youth Homelessness National Center for Homeless Education (NCHE) | February 25, 2026 MYC was recently spotlighted in a national…
Steady. Strong. Here.
This week’s blizzard is a reminder that Maine winters are formidable and move on a timetable all their own. It has been long, snowy, and…
Building a Foundation: How Stable Housing Unlocked One Student’s Future
As MYC said farewell and best wishes to this resident, they gave Jamie a hug and said, “You’re doing God’s work.” This college…
Pole Star Maritime Joins as MYC Corporate Sponsor
Program Partners have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of young people, contributing to their development and future success, including better academic performance, reduced…
Blessings for Youth from the Phippsburg Congregational Church
The curious and thoughtful congregation of Phippsburg’s United Church of Christ, and the Reverend Holly S. Morrison, invited Jamie Dorr to share the story…
December 2025 YOUTH MATTER — Good News Ahead!
Dear Friends, This community continues to show up for our youth and demonstrate to them, through actions, that they MATTER. In 2016, when we founded…
Midcoast Youth Center partners with DoorDash to bring meals to vulnerable families
Image from MYC Thanksgiving 2025 Dinner at the Teen Center Excerpt from December 22nd Times Record article by Paul Bagnall below. Full article…
Become a Mentor with MYC
Youth Mentors Wanted for the Waypoint Program at MCY! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people? The Waypoint Program…
A Letter from MYC’s Founder, Jamie Dorr
A Letter from Jamie Dorr, Founder of MYC On July 7, 2016—nearly a decade ago now—in the midst of unbearable heartache from losing yet…
Meet Ethan Stauffer – Registered Maine Guide
Ever since I paddled my newly purchased used canoe the summer after 8th grade, I knew I wanted to do this kind of work. I…
Waypoint College Tour
MYC Waypoint sophomores left before sunrise on Friday, October 17th and made the trek to University of Maine Machias to learn about that school’s Marine…
Step Up Transitional Housing: Meeting Challenges, Celebrating Success
Young adults aged 18–24 arrive at Step Up Transitional Housing through referrals from schools, mental health programs, and community members. Once here, they’re supported by…