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Welcoming Macy Galvan: New Afterschool Program Director
Macy with the amazing Compass Program Team: (L to R) Elliot, John, Macy, Pushkin the pup, McKenna, Isabella We’re thrilled to introduce Macy Galvan,…
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…
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…
Building a Future Through Adventure: MYC Awarded Community Health Improvement Fund Grant
The Midcoast Youth Center is honored to announce that our “Building a Future Through Adventure” project has been awarded funding through the MaineHealth Mid Coast…
WMTW 8 Segment on Teen Mental Health
Learn the stats, hear teen voices, and discover resources. You Matter & you are not alone! Midcoast Youth Center & Skatepark founder Jamie Dorr joins…
YOU MATTER – Words of Encouragement for Students Going Back to School
Individuals who donated to our $20K in 20 Days Backpack Challenge left messages of encouragement and inspiration for the students of RSU 1. Below are…
Set for Success – August 24th at Morse High School
On Sunday, Aug. 24, the Midcoast Youth Center will hold a Set for Success event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Morse High School.…
Public Art in the Skatepark – Times Record
Read the July 29th Times Record article (link>)- Mural Artists Tag the Largest Indoor Skatepark in the State
A Place to Call Home: Stability, Belonging, and the Road Ahead
Finding safe, stable housing is a major milestone for young adults—but for many, it’s far from guaranteed. For youth without a strong family foundation, the…