H.O.M.E.Made Gift shop at H.O.M.E. Inc. — Local services in Orland

HOME inc is suppose to be a non profit organization and care about their communities yet just forced my sons roommate out of his business he was running for almost two years at their Orland location all because they wanted way more $$$ in rent from him than that run down building is even worth they wouldn’t fix anything when he asked them too and if they did it was half done but the minute the post office which is also in the same building needed something it was done and their rent never went up and they wasn’t also asked to pay utilities like they wanted from my sons roommate because he was running a small business and doing really well too so because HOME wanted to be greedy he was forced to shut down and take away something wonderful that the community and his supporters loved more than anything.... makes ya wonder how a non profit organization can even run and call themselves wonderful when really...

Stopped here on the way to Acadia and wow—what a hidden gem! H.O.M.E. Made Gift Shop is unlike any place I’ve visited: part gift store, part craft shop, part thrift store, and part shelter that directly serves the local community. You can feel the heart behind it as soon as you walk in. Every corner has something unique, from handmade crafts to secondhand treasures, and the prices are incredible. I found the most gorgeous hand-crocheted top for my daughter—under $40! Supporting this shop not only means finding special items but also giving back to an amazing cause. Absolutely worth a stop if you’re heading to Bar Harbor, Acadia, or anywhere nearby.

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If you want souvenirs, gifts or things that are handmade, there are excellent finds in the craft shop. If you can spend money or donate the organization is worthy; any money or item(s) will be apreciated. Stop as you travel Route 3 between Bucksport and Elsworth. My wife and I know their work well; it is a calling that's been heard for two...