Project Fresh Start

💙 Join the Project Fresh Start Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to:
📞 Return phone calls
📧 Answer emails
🏠 Greet visitors, sort donations, and more

Just one hour a week makes a big difference for families in our community.

📞 Call 207‑480‑1007
📧 Email [email protected]

💙 Help families in need — volunteer today!

🏠 Walk‑In Wednesday – June 10th

Families needing assistance with household items are welcome to stop by Project Fresh Start this Wednesday, June 10th from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.

🪑 Browse available items
🧺 Find what your family needs
💬 Meet our friendly volunteers

📍 12 Spruce Street, Augusta

No appointment needed — just walk in and let us help you make your house feel more like home.

💙 Supporting Families, Building Community

🏠 Project Fresh Start – Donation Days!

We’re collecting small household items to help local families settle into safe, stable homes.

🕑 Drop‑off times:
Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday — 2 to 4 PM

📍 Location: 12 Spruce Street, Augusta

For larger items, please call 207‑480‑1007 so we can plan space or arrange pickup.

Your generosity truly changes lives. Thank you for supporting our neighbors as they start fresh! 💙♻️

💥 Turn your bottles and cans into community support!
Drop your returnable bottles and cans off at Ante Up Bottle Redemption, 801 Eastern Avenue, Augusta and say they’re for Project Fresh Start. Every bag helps local families — let’s make a difference together! ♻️💙

🌿 Project Fresh Start – Books & More Boutique
📍 12 Spruce Street, Augusta, ME

We’ll be open this Saturday, June 6th from 9–11 AM with a fresh selection of books, treasures, and boutique items — all offered to support our mission of helping local families.

💚 Donations are welcome and help us continue paying our rent so we can keep serving the community.

Stop in, browse, and enjoy a peaceful start to your Saturday.

2/25/2026 - We are closed today & sorry for the inconvenience.

Couple photos of some of the things available today. The roads are clear and it’s a great morning for treasure hunting!!

Today is the day!!! Stop into our boutique area and find treasure you can't live without!! Books continue to be free with donations of support welcomed.

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in Augusta? Stop by our upcoming fundraising event and help support Project Fresh Start! Our mission is simple: we provide free household items to people who are starting over and rebuilding their lives. Our "Books and More" shop helps us with operational costs.

Every visit, donation, and share helps us reach more neighbors in need. Whether you’re dropping off gently used items, stopping in to shop our book and treasure shop, inquiring about volunteering or just stopping by to learn more, your support matters.

Join us on Saturday February 21st between 8am and noon and be part of a community that cares. Together, we can help everyone have a fresh start!

Are you looking for a way to make a difference in Augusta? Stop by our upcoming fundraising event and help support Project Fresh Start! Our mission is simple: we provide free household items to people who are starting over and rebuilding their lives. Our "Books and More" shop helps us with operational costs.

Every visit, donation, and share helps us reach more neighbors in need. Whether you’re dropping off gently used items, stopping in to shop our book and treasure shop, inquiring about volunteering or just stopping by to learn more, your support matters.

Join us on Saturday February 21st between 8am and noon and be part of a community that cares. Together, we can help everyone have a fresh start!

Shelves are almost empty!! We’re currently in need of the following items to support local families:

Bath towels, Queen sheet sets, Bakeware (cookie sheets, cake pans, muffin tins, etc.) and Small appliances (toasters, coffee makers, microwaves, etc.)

If you’re able to donate, items can be dropped off at:

📍 12 Spruce Street, Augusta
🕑 Tuesday, Wednesday & Fridays: 2–4 PM
🕘 Saturdays: 9–11 AM

Your generosity helps us provide comfort, dignity, and a fresh start for our neighbors. Thank you for supporting our mission and spreading kindness throughout our community.