SEACOAST

Pop-Up Care Villages

2026 Schedule

HAMPTON, NH

Thurs. June 11 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Location: Hampton United Methodist Church | 525 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH

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ROCHESTER, NH

Thurs. July 23 | 11:00am - 3:00pm

Location: The Governor’s Inn | 78 Wakefield St, Rochester, NH

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We are currently scouting for locations and local service providers, partners, and businesses for these locations!

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IN PROGRESS

August/September 2026

SANFORD, ME

November/December 2026

PORTSMOUTH, NH

Our Seacoast Pop-Up Care Villages (PUCV) meet the immediate needs of unhoused and housing-insecure individuals while opening pathways to long-term stability. Inspired by the farmers market model, these mobile service hubs rotate quarterly across Rockingham, Strafford, and Southern York Counties, expanding access to essential resources. Each Village brings together basic needs, healthcare, housing navigation, and other critical services in one welcoming, low-barrier location.

By meeting people where they are, PUCVs foster trust, reduce access barriers, and strengthen the safety net, while gathering data to inform system-level solutions. Reaching those often overlooked by traditional service models, these events serve as vital entry points that connect individuals to stability and support.

Just as importantly, they create collective impact by bringing partner agencies together in one shared space, strengthening cross-sector relationships, building new collaborations, and fostering a culture of coordinated care that amplifies outcomes for both individuals and the wider community.

Meeting Needs,

Building Stability

The PUCV initiative led us to research other organizations that offered similar services. One of them is Lavamae, a San Francisco nonprofit that created a comprehensive toolkit, which helped shape the foundation for our Greater Seacoast Pop-Up Care Villages.

What We Provide

Basic Needs

We provide essentials that restore dignity, promote health, and create stability, including:

-Showers, laundry, and haircuts that help people feel refreshed and confident

-Nutritious food, clothing, and gear such as sleeping bags, hand warmers, sunscreen, and bug spray to meet immediate needs and protect health

-Health and wellness services that support safety and long-term well-being

These services meet people where they are, ensuring immediate needs are met with compassion and care.

Advancement Services

We connect attendees to advancement services that build stability and open pathways to a sustainable future, including:

-Recovery programs and housing assistance that foster healing and long-term stability

-Legal aid and employment support to protect rights and create opportunity

-Peer support and resource navigation that strengthen connections and empower next steps

Together with meeting immediate needs, these services help individuals not only stabilize in the moment but also take meaningful steps toward long-term housing and well-being.

Community Building

We foster community by creating welcoming spaces that reduce isolation and build connection, including:

-Free meals, entertainment, and activities that bring people together

-Opportunities for trust-building and social connection in a safe, supportive environment

These shared spaces strengthen both individual resilience and community collaboration, helping partners and neighbors work together toward housing solutions.

Village FAQ’s

A Pop Up Care Village is a community resource event that brings together dozens of service providers in one convenient location to help people access the support they need to stay healthy, stable, and housed.
Depending on the event, attendees may find:
• Housing and homelessness assistance
• Healthcare and behavioral health services
• Food and nutrition resources
• Showers and laundry services
• Employment and benefits support
• Legal assistance
• Veterinary services
• Community organizations ready to help
At their core, Pop Up Care Villages are rooted in the principle of radical hospitality: the belief that every person deserves to be welcomed, treated with dignity, and valued as a member of the community, regardless of their housing status, income, health challenges, or life circumstances.
Accessing help is not always easy. Navigating multiple agencies, transportation challenges, waitlists, limited office hours, and complex systems can create barriers for people seeking support.
Pop Up Care Villages bring services directly into the community, making it easier for people to connect with multiple providers in one place, ask questions, learn about available resources, and build relationships with organizations that can help.
By bringing partners together under one roof, we can reduce barriers, strengthen collaboration, and help ensure people get connected to the support they need before a crisis deepens.
No. Pop Up Care Villages are open to anyone seeking resources, services, information, or support. While many attendees are experiencing homelessness or housing instability, being unsheltered is not a requirement to participate.
Pop Up Care Villages are open to anyone who could benefit from the available resources and services. While they are designed with a particular focus on supporting individuals experiencing homelessness and housing instability, they are intended to serve a much broader range of community members.
You may benefit from attending if you are:
✓ Experiencing homelessness
✓ Living in shelter or transitional housing
✓ At risk of losing housing
✓ Struggling to make ends meet
✓ Looking for help navigating available resources and services
✓ Interested in connecting with multiple providers in one convenient location, without appointments or referrals
✓ Supporting a family member, friend, or client who needs assistance
✓ Looking for community resources for yourself or a loved one
✓ Simply unsure where to start and looking to learn what supports may be available
Whether you are currently housed, concerned about your housing situation, seeking services, helping someone else access support, or just looking to learn more about available resources, you are welcome.
No wrong door. No appointment required. Just show up.
Yes, there is no cost to attend a Pop Up Care Village.
Many resources and services offered on site are free. Some providers, such as medical, behavioral health, dental, or veterinary providers, may offer services on a sliding fee scale or have their own eligibility requirements. Providers can help explain any costs, eligibility criteria, or next steps.
No.
No appointment, referral, or registration is required. Simply stop by during event hours and connect with the providers and resources that are most helpful to you.
That’s okay.
Many people attend because they are not sure where to start. Staff, volunteers, and participating organizations can help connect you with resources that fit your needs and goals.