The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF LOW-INCOME CHILDREN IN ZAMBIA THROUGH SCHOOL-BASED COMMUNITY HEALTHCARE.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE KENNEBEC ESTUARY LAND TRUST IS TO CONSERVE, RESTORE, AND INSTILL APPRECIATION OF THE LAND AND WATER RESOURCES OF THE KENNEBEC ESTUARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF TODAY'S COMMUNITIES AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

MISSION:

THE CAPE ELIZABETH LAND TRUST PERMANENTLY CONSERVES AND PROVIDES STEWARDSHIP FOR LANDS AND EASEMENTS LOCATED IN CAPE ELIZABETH, MAINE.

MISSION:

VINALHAVEN LAND TRUST CONSERVES AND STEWARDS OUR ISLAND'S IMPORTANT NATURAL, RECREATIONAL, AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING SCENIC AND OTHER TRADITIONALLY VALUED PLACES, FOR THE BENEFIT AND ENJOYMENT OF THE ENTIRE VINALHAVEN COMMUNITY. THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT, VLT SEEKS TO ADVANCE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD.

MISSION:

THE KENNEBEC LAND TRUST WORKS COOPERATIVELY WITH LANDOWNERS AND COMMUNITIES TO CONSERVE THE FORESTS, LAKES, STREAMS, WETLANDS, FIELDS, AND WILDLIFE THAT HELP DEFINE CENTRAL MAINE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES.

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TO ENCOURAGE THE INCREASED INDEPENDENCE OF, AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE CHOICE MAKING BY PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL ILLNESS, AND AUTISM IN THE MID COAST AREA.

MISSION:

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF MAINE CREATES, FINDS AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF CHILDREN STATEWIDE; PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOME AWAY FROM HOME LODGING WHICH INCREASES ACCESS TO MEDICAL CARE FOR FAMILIES OF CHILDREN RECEIVING TREATMENT; AND SUPPORTS A FAMILY ROOM WHERE FAMILIES FIND RESPITE AT THE HOSPITAL.

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WESTERN MAINE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES WAS APPOINTED BY THE MAINE DOT TO PROVIDE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO ANDROSCOGGIN, FRANKLIN, OXFORD COUNTIES AND THE CITY OF BRUNSWICK.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ARTISTIC EDUCATION BY PROVIDING A RESIDENCY/RETREAT FOR CERAMIC ARTISTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND ABROAD WHO CREATE IN CLAY AND PARTICIPATE IN THE CLAY ARTS AS WELL AS PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE MID-COAST MAINE AREA AND NATIONALLY.

MISSION:

OUR MISSION IS TO INSPIRE COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION AND INNOVATION BY PROMOTING ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN PRESQUE ISLE. WE'VE CREATED A NON-TRADITIONAL APPROACH TO SERVING THE COMMUNITY IN AN INNOVATIVE AND CREATIVE WAY. WE'RE BRINGING TOGETHER A SERVICE BASED NONPROFIT AND RESTORING THE ICONIC NORTHEASTLAND HOTEL TO HELP THE REVITALIZATION OF THE DOWNTOWN.

MISSION:

PROVIDE NEED-BASED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO BOOTHBAY REGION HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES SEEKING EDUCATION BEYOND THE SECONDARY LEVEL.

MISSION:

THE DEMPSEY CENTER'S MISSION IS TO MAKE LIFE BETTER FOR PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER. OUR RESEARCH-BASED, EVIDENCE-INFORMED MODEL PROVIDES HOLISTIC, PERSONALIZED SERVICES TO CANCER PATIENTS, THEIR LOVED ONES, CARE PARTNERS, AND SURVIVORS-ALL AT NO COST. CLIENTS CAN ACCESS: COMFORT & WELLBEING SERVICES LIKE WIG CONSULTATIONS AND OUR DEMPSEY DOGS THERAPY PROGRAM; COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES LIKE NUTRITION, MOVEMENT, AND FITNESS CONSULTATIONS AND CLASSES, REIKI, ACUPUNCTURE, AND MASSAGE THERAPY; AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING SERVICES. THIS HAVEN OF SUPPORT IS OFFERED IN-PERSON AT OUR TWO PHYSICAL CENTERS AND VIRTUALLY THROUGH DEMPSEY CONNECTS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE HEALTH, SAFETY AND EDUCATION THROUGH PLANNING ACTIVITIES WITH MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES AND COUNTIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

SUPPORT OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS.

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THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS OF MAINE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.