The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Augusta

MISSION:

THE MAINE COALITION TO END DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (MCEDV) MOBILIZES COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY ACTION WITH AND ON BEHALF OF A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE CENTERS TO ENSURE THAT ALL PEOPLE AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IN MAINE ARE RESTORED TO SAFETY AND THAT PERPETRATORS ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE. MCEDV BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS THAT PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY, EDUCATION, AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY TO CREATE AND ENCOURAGE A SOCIAL, POLITICAL, AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS COMMUNITIES WHERE THE DIVERSITY, DIGNITY AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ALL ARE RESPECTED AND CELEBRATED, AND DOMESTIC ABUSE AND VIOLENCE NO LONGER EXIST.

MISSION:

PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING SUITED TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF ELIGIBLE OCCUPANTS AS DETERMINED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT THE WILD CHARACTER, NATURAL RESOURCES, AND SCENIC BEAUTY OF PIERCE POND WATERSHED AND PRESERVE TRADITIONAL PUBLIC RECREATIONAL USE OF THE AREA.

MISSION:

TO ADVANCE JUSTICE AND EQUALITY BY ENFORCING RIGHTS AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN MAINE.DRM IS A NON-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AND IS MAINE'S DESIGNATED PROTECTION & ADVOCACY AGENCY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. THIS MEANS WE REPRESENT PEOPLE WHOSE RIGHTS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED OR WHO HAVE BEEN DISCRIMINATED AGAINST BASED ON THEIR DISABILITY. WE ALSO PROVIDE TRAINING ON RIGHTS AND SELF-ADVOCACY AND WE ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY REFORM. DRM BELIEVES THAT PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES MUST:BE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND BE FREE FROM ABUSE;CONTROL THE DECISIONS THAT AFFECT THEIR LIVES;RECEIVE THE SERVICES AND SUPPORTS NECESSARY TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY;HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK AND CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY;HAVE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE SAME OPPORTUNITIES AFFORDED ALL OTHER MEMBERS OF SOCIETY;AND FULLY PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF SOCIETY: EDUCATION, WORK, AND COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

MISSION:

THE HOLOCAUST AND HUMAN RIGHTS CENTER OF MAINE PROMOTES UNIVERSAL RESPECT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGH OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. USING THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST AND OTHER EVENTS PAST AND PRESENT WE ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO REFLECT AND ACT UPON THEIR MORAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO CONFRONT PREJUDICE, INTOLERANCE AND DISCRIMINATION.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY DENTAL CARE TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN MAINE ON A CHARITABLE BASIS, BY ACCEPTING MAINECARE REIMBURSEMENT, IMPLEMENTING AN INCOME-BASED SLIDING FEE SCALE, AND ADOPTING A CHARITABLE CARE POLICY FOR PERSONS WHO ARE UNABLE TO PAY.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT ARE BENEFICIAL TO THE COLLECTIVE MEMBERSHIP SUCH AS TRADE CONVENTIONS, EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS, AND SEMINARS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS AWARENESS OF THE NEEDS OF THE AGRICULTURAL COMMUNITY THROUGH PUBLIC SERVICE.

MISSION:

TO END DOMESTIC ABUSE IN KENNEBEC AND SOMERSET COUNTIES.

MISSION:

THE MAINE STATE BAR ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE HONOR, DIGNITY AND PROFESSIONALISM OF LAWYERS, ADVANCES THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, AND SUPPORTS THE PUBLIC INTEREST IN A FAIR AND EFFECTIVE SYSTEM OF JUSTICE.

MISSION:

MAINE PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO CHAMPION AND MAXIMIZE THE VALUE OF THE STATEWIDE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS FOR THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL MAINE PEOPLE

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW INCOME GRANTS FOR HOUSING AND WEATHERIZATION

MISSION:

AN AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES AGRICULTURE, FARM RESEARCH AND FOSTER COOPERATIVE BUYING FOR BASIC FARM SUPPLIES FOR THE MUTUAL BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.

MISSION:

THE MAINE COALITION AGAINST SEXUAL ASSAULT IS ORGANIZED TO END SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND TO SUPPORT HIGH QUALITY SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE WITHIN MAINE COMMUNITIES. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE: INITIATING AND ADVOCATING FOR VICTIM-CENTERED PUBLIC POLICY; PROVIDING EXPERT TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND RESOURCES FOR PROVIDERS AND PARTNERS; FUNDING SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICE PROVIDERS; AND INFORMING CONVERSATIONS ABOUT SEXUAL VIOLENCE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO MAINE RESIDENTS AGED SIXTY AND OVER AND MEDICARE ADVOCACY SERVICES TO ANYONE ELIGIBLE FOR MEDICARE.

MISSION:

"THE MAINE MATH & SCIENCE ALLIANCE (MMSA) IS A 501(C)3 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT FINDS INSPIRING NEW WAYS TO GET PEOPLE EXCITED ABOUT SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH TODAY, SO THAT OUR YOUTH CAN BECOME THE INNOVATORS AND WORKFORCE OF TOMORROW. MMSA SUPPORTS EDUCATORS TO TEACH SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH IN MORE MEANINGFUL WAYS BY: -DEVELOPING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES FOR K-12 EDUCATORS -CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND EVALUATION OF STEM LEARNING EXPERIENCES -BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS AND NETWORKS TO SUSTAIN SYSTEMIC STATEWIDE IMPROVEMENT

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE FIELD SPORTS AND CONSERVATION THROUGH MULTIPLE MEDIUMS AND EVENTS.