“Mainspring is the most exciting and impactful project in the Seacoast.”
- MaryEllen Jackson, Former Executive Director of The NH Center for Nonprofits
Construction is Underway for a Late 2024 Opening!
Our team broke ground at the end of 2023 and we anticipate opening the doors later this year. Hear from the Executive Directors at Fair Tide and Footprints and a few of our donors about this monumental milestone.
A big shout out to Nelson Linscott for capturing the progress of Mainspring through his photography.
Recent News
Poverty is pervasive in our community, even though it doesn't look like what we expect. That is why we need something new, something that disrupts the current model and is proven to make a deeper impact. That something is Mainspring.
Upcoming Events
Tap Into Community
Sunday, May 19 | 2pm-4pm
Proceeds from the “Tap Into Community” event at Tributary Brewing Co. will benefit Mainspring! Join the fun with live music, fundraising raffle, and half-priced drafts!
Sunday, May 19 from 2-4pm at 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery.
Kittery Hardware’s Second Annual Car Show
Sunday, May 19 | 3pm
Join Kittery Ace Hardware for their second annual Car Show, with proceeds benefitting Mainspring. Come early for brunch at the Blue Mermaid and stay for beer and live music at Tributary!
$10/vehicle, $2/walk-in
Sunday, May 19 starting at 3pm, located at 10 Shapleigh Road, Kittery.
Proceeds from The Fabulous Find
Month of May
Mainspring has been selected as one of the May beneficiaries at The Fabulous Find! A portion of the month of May's sales will support the new Seacoast Social Services Collective. Bring in your gently used items and shop for your own "fabulous finds" to support Mainspring!
Open Wed-Sat 9:30am-5:30pm, Sun 11am-4pm, closed Mondays and Tuesdays
139 State Road, Kittery
Seacoast Half Marathon
Sunday, October 27 | 8am-11:30am
Mainspring is the beneficiary of the 2024 Seacoast Half Marathon! 100% of the net proceeds will support the development of Mainspring and help bring this resource center to life!
If you are interested in hosting an event to benefit Mainspring, please reach out with the form below.