Human Services Nonprofits in Maine

MISSION:

WE STRIVE TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN MAINE MEET THEIR BASIC, MATERIAL NEEDS BY PROVIDING DONATED CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND OTHER NECESSITIES. WE FOCUS OUR WORK ON THOSE STARTING LIFE OVER FROM SCRATCH: DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND THOSE FACING FINANCIAL HARDSHIPS. WE PARTNER WITH SCHOOLS, CASEWORKERS, NURSES AND NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE THESE MATERIAL RESOURCES.

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OUR MISSION IS TO ENTEND A HELPING HAND TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES (IN THE TOWNS OF KENNEBUNK, KENNEBUNKPORT AND ARUNDEL, MAINE) WHO FACE CHALLENGES WITH FOOD, FUEL OR SPECIFIC NEEDS EMERGENCIES.

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CHILDCARE IS PROVIDED BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL. ENTERTAINMENT AND CARE FOR CHILDREN OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS BY PROVIDING BREAKFAST AND SNACKS AS WELL AS TOYS BOOKS AND GAMES.

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TO HELP PROVIDE HEAT USING OIL, KEROSENE, PROPANE OR WOOD TO THOSE IN NEED.

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GATEWAY COMMUNITY SERVICE SEEKS TO ENCOURAGE, SUPPORT AND BUILD HEALTHY CONNECTIONS WITH ONESELF AND OTHERS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE VIBRANCY AND WELL-BEING, ALONG WITH WELCOMING COMMUNITIES WHERE ALL PEOPLE FEEL ACCEPTED, VALUED AND HAVE A SENSE OF BELONGING.

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ISLAND CONNECTIONS PROVIDES FREE TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER SERVICES TO SENIORS AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES FROM MOUNT DESERT ISLAND AND THE SURROUNDING ISLANDS TO ENHANCE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE BY UTILIZING OUR CORE GROUP OF DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.

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THE SUNSHINE CLUB FOR CHILDREN FURNISHES TRANSPORTATION FREE OF CHARGE FOR INJURED AND DISABLED CHILDREN.

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EQUALITYMAINE FOUNDATION WORKS TO PROTECT AND ADVANCE FULL EQUALITY FOR ALL LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER MAINERS BY CREATING AN INCLUSIVE AND INTERSECTIONAL MOVEMENT THROUGH COMMUNITY BUILDING, EDUCATION, ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION.

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MADSEC PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ITS MEMBERS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL GROWTH TO MAINE EDUCATORS, AND LEADERSHIP IN SHAPING POLICIES AND PRACTICES WHICH IMPACT THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.

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THE MAINE LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE CONSUMERS WILL BE EMPOWERED TO PROTECT THEIR RIGHTS, TO ASSURE THAT THE CARE THEY RECEIVE IS OF THE HIGHEST QUALITY AND TO ADVOCATE ON THEIR BEHALF AS WELL AS SEEK SYSTEM REFORM.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS A NONPROFIT COMMUNITY CENTER AND VENUE FOR MUSIC, ART, AND THEATER. THE CENTER PROVIDES ONGOING CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, AND EVENTS FOR A DIVERSE IMMIGRANT POPULATION OF UNDERSERVED YOUTHS.

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TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE ELDERLY AS WELL AS TRANSPORTATION WHEN NEEDED

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PEOPLE PLUS RUNS PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY AND INDEPENDENT LIFE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FOCUSING ON OLDER ADULTS AND LOCAL TEENS. WE DO THAT BY MANAGING A CENTER THAT SERVES BOTH SENIORS AND AREA YOUTH WITH HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, SOCIAL AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local Volunteers of America sites.

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TO CREATE A BRIGHT ECONOMIC FUTURE FOR OUR COMMUNITY BY INVESTING IN THE EDUCATION OF OUR YOUTH AND BY HARNESSING THE RECREATIONAL ASSETS OF OUR REGION.

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EDUCATING TANZANIAN GIRLS TO BECOME INFORMED AND EMPOWERED LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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HELPING DEAF AND HARD-OF-HEARING CHILDREN SUCCEED IN MAINSTREAM EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS AND SOCIETY.

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THE MISSION OF MAINE PAWS FOR VETERANS, INC. IS TO PROVIDE SERVICE DOG TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO VETERANS WITH MILITARY-RELATED POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS.

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COMMUNITY CHILDHOOD LEARNING PLACE IS A YEAR ROUND, FULL-DAY PROGRAM SERVING CHILDREN, FOURMONTHS TO KINDERGARTEN IN CASTINE, ME AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY. A STEAM BASED AFTER SCHOOL CARE IS ALSO AVAILABLE.8

MISSION:

MAINE MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTIONS OFFERS A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL, VOCATIONAL, AND PERSONAL GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS WHO ARE CONSUMERS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF MAINE MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTIONS IS TO MAINTAIN AND/OR INCREASE THE COMMUNITY INTEGRATION OF INDIVIDUALS AND REDUCE THEIR DEPENDENCY ON THE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM. THE MISSION OF MAINE MENTAL HEALTH CONNECTIONS IS BASED ON THE PHILOSOPHY THAT CONSUMERS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY SERVICES HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOICE IN DETERMINING THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITIES SHOULD BE PROVIDED FOR THEM TO HAVE AND MAKE CHOICES THAT WILL LEAD TO THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED AND GROUP EMPOWERMENT.