Project Homefront is a 501(c)(3) charity based in York County, Maine, that supports First Responders and their families to honor their sacrifices they make each day. Together, we foster a strong network of care that uplifts those who run toward danger in order to protect and serve our communities. Your donation goes toward funding community engagement, mental health care, evidence-based education, and financially supporting First Responders and their families in times of need.
Our Vision & Mission Statements
Our VISION is to see a thriving community where every first responder and their family members have access to the resources, opportunities, and support they need to reach their full potential.
Our MISSION is to provide resources for community connection, evidence-based education, and meaningful financial support to prioritize the mental, social, and financial well-being for first responders and their families.
Building Awareness
255
The average number of traumatic calls for service that a First Responder witnesses in a 25-year career
60-75
The percentage of First Responders who get divorced
93
The percentage of First Responders that report stigma as a major barrier to getting mental health services
Our Initiatives
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Community
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Mental Health
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Education
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Financial support in face of tragedy
Our fundraising events are designed to strengthen first responder culture and foster a greater sense of community.
We promote mental health treatment by reducing cost as a barrier.
We bridge the gap of costs to bring evidence-based education to promote resiliency and wellbeing to first responders and their support systems.
We give back to those who sacrifice their lives for our safety and wellbeing in the moment they need it the most.
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Project Homefront is grateful for donations which will help us financially support First Responder families in times of need, support educational programs which promote wellness and health, fund community projects, and reduce cost as a barrier to mental health services.
Any contribution, no matter the amount, will make a meaningful difference to the First Responder community. Your generosity will help us continue our work and positively impact those we serve.
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Meet Our Team
The Project Homefront team is comprised of
Officers and a Board of Directors
who are compassionate in supporting First Responders and their Families
President/CEO
Jill Belleard
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- EMDR trained/Trauma Therapist
- Certified Emergency Responder & Public Safety Clinician
- Founding Member of Behind the Line: Spouse's of First
Responders Peer Group
- Proud Law Enforcement Spouse
- Member of the York County Peer Support Team
- Loves running outdoors, being on the boat, and encouraging
community connection
Chief Operating Officer
Melissa Beecher
- Proud Firefighter Spouse
- Executive Level Professional with 20+ Years of Experience
in the Educational Field
- Creative Problem Solver
- Passion for Intentional Community Building
- Loves to talk Logistics
- Enjoys podcasts, watching baseball, and trying new restaurants
Treasurer/CFO
Kristi Carr
- Founding Member of Behind the Line: Spouse's of First
Responders Peer Group
- Accounting Professional for 10+ years
- Treasurer and Board Member for a Private School
- Proud Law Enforcement Spouse
- Enjoys long distance hikes, baking, and organizing
Charity & events director
Hannah Leach
- Proud Firefighter Spouse
- 24 Years of Experience as a Small Business Owner
- Passionate about Responder Spousal & Family Support
- Long time lover of all things books
- Enjoys traveling to new places
- Powered by caffeine and dark humor
Board Chair & secretary
Abigail Brown
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Specialized Training in Trauma-Informed Care &
Addiction Treatment
- Treats and Supports Mental Health & Well-Being of First
Responders & their Families
- Proud Law Enforcement Spouse
- Co-Facilitator of Behind the Line: Spouse’s of First
Responders Peer Group
- Avid Reader, Community Builder, and Self-Proclaimed Amateur
Plant Enthusiast
Board Member
Eric Beecher
- Labor Relations Professional
- 15+ years of Supervisory and Union Executive Board Experience
- Retired Captain with 20+ years in the Fire/EMS Service
- Advanced Problem Solving Skills
- Movie and Film Enthusiast
Board Member
Robert "Bob" Carr
- Law Enforcement Officer for 20+ years
- Founding Coordinator for the York County Peer Support Team
- Current Union President
- Loves hunting, fishing, and carpentry
- Spends time day trading on the stock market
- Values time with his wife and family