Hey guys! So my group and I got back from Maine last friday and my experience at H.O.M.E. (Homeworkers Organized for More Employment) was definitely one that I will never forget. I met so many different people that live and work there, and after only four days, I felt as if I was already part of their community. Each day my group and I were split up into smaller groups, and we went to different places on the campus such as the shingle mill, the saw mill, the childcare center, the soup kitchen, and the garden. We did everything from raking, planting, weed wacking, lifting, organizing etc., and helped in any area where the directors needed us to be. H.O.M.E. consists of a variety of craft centers and work sites that all together make up a community where homeless individuals and families can go to seek shelter, to sign up for food donations, or to just see a friendly face to talk to, and because of its small size, we were able to contribute to all of these different areas as we worked. What I admired most as an outsider was that everyone there strives to help anyone that asks for help, and as the second largest employer in Orland, Maine (it actually only employs 40 people), they have become a huge part of the outside community. It felt good to be contributing to the up-keep and mainteneance of a place that allows for many people to get back on their feet and gives many back their hopes and dreams for the future. Overall, I can say without a doubt that my experience was a very eye-opening and worth-while one (although being constantly dirty and cold took some getting used to:)), and I will take my experiences with me for the future!
-Cameron
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