The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine

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.

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WINGS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTENRS WITH FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS TO DELIVER QUALITY CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES UTILIZING THE WRAPAROUND PLANNING PROCESS, TRAIN OTHER SYSTEM PROVIDERS, IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE

MISSION:

TO BUILD STRONG COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS BY FOSTERING RESPECT AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY

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EMPOWERING AND SUPPORTING PEOPLE LIVING WITH OR AFFECTED BY HIV/AIDS IN MAINE THROUGH INTEGRATIVE CARE, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND PREVENTION SERVICES.

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WE ARE A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVING THE PEOPLE OF EASTPORT, ME, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE POPULATION SERVED IS ESTIMATED TO BE 3,500 PEOPLE.

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THE GRAND CHAPTER OF MAINE ARE DEDICATED WOMEN AND MEN WHO SINCERELY REFLECT THE SPIRIT OF FRATERNAL LOVE AND THE DESIRE TO WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD.

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THE UNITED WAY OF MID COAST MAINE'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY MOBILIZING THE CARING POWER OF COMMUNITIES.

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RECREATIONAL CLUB OFFERING SWIMMING (POOL), TENNIS (3 COURTS, INSTRUCTION, PRO(S), CLINICS, LESSONS, ROUND ROBINS, MIXERS, TOURNEYS, ETC), GOLF (9 HOLES, PRACTICE FACILITY, INSTRUCTION, CLINICS, LESSONS, MANY VARIED MEMBER EVENTS, TOURNEYS, ETC), BRIDGE, TABLE TENNIS & OTHER EXTEMPORANIOUS RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SOCIAL CLUB - PARTIES, COOK OUTS, POT LUCKS, SPEAKER SERIES

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ENCOURAGE ALL ASPECTS OF YACHTING IN THE BOOTHBAY HARBOR REGION OF MAINE.

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OWNS AND OPERATES 50 UNITS OF LOW INCOME HOUSING UNDER FEDERAL 202 PROGRAM.

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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.

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ACQUIRE AND MANAGE LAND AND IMPROVEMENTS USED BY PHILLIPS-STRICKLAND HOUSE CORP. TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND CARE FOR AGED PERSONS.

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.

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WE ARE AN INDEPENDENT LEARNING CENTER WHICH SUPPORTS AND PROMOTES THE IDEALS OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING. OUR LIBRARY ASSEMBLES, PRESERVES, AND ADMINISTERS, IN ACCESSIBLE AND ORGANIZED COLLECTIONS, BOOKS AND RELATED MATERIALS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE STIMULATION, ENLIGHTENMENT AND ENRICHMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY OF USERS.

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

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CHOP POINT, INC OPERATES MULTIPLE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES, INCLUDING A SUMMER CAMP FOR TEENAGERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AND A K-12 SCHOOL IN WOOLWICH, MAINE FOR LOCAL AND BOARDING STUDENTS. CHOP POINT, INC ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT TO IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN OF NICARAGUA BY WAY OF SCHOOL AND CHURCH MISSION TRIPS.

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TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT SHARED HOUSING, ADULT FAMILY CARE HOMES AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ELDERLY IN LINCOLN COUNTY, MAINE.

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CURRAN HOMESTEAD VILLAGE HAS A NEW MISSION THAT SEEKS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND UTILIZE ARTIFACTS FOR EXHIBITS, LIVING HISTORY, TRADITIONAL ARTS, AND HANDS-ON EDUCATION. THE MUSEUM HAS A SECOND CAMPUS IN NEWFIELD, IN SOUTHWESTERN MAINE, THAT INCLUDES 25 BUILDINGS AND MORE THAN 10,000 ARTIFACTS. COMBINED WITH THE FIELDS POND CAMPUS, THE MUSEUM SAW 3000 VISITORS. AT NEWFIELD, THERE ARE WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS YEAR- ROUND; THERE IS A SCHOOL FIELD TRIP PROGRAM THAT SERVES MORE THAN TWO DOZEN SCHOOLS. FIELDS POND IS DEVELOPING SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES. SEASONAL EVENTS AT BOTH CAMPUSES INCLUDE MAPLE SUGARING, ICE HARVESTING, ANTIQUE TRACTORS AND MACHINERY, HORSE DRAWN SLEDS, WOODWORKING, BLACKSMITHING AND DOMESTIC ARTS. GREATER EMPHASIS IS ON FEATURING WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMMING THAT HAS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY LEARNING OBJECTIVES.

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PROVIDE DIPLOMA AND ASSOCIATES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN MARINE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGY.

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OPERATION OF A FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND CREATE A WELCOMING SPACE IN WHICH TO EXPLORE IDEAS, CREATE COMMUNITY AND NURTURE INDIVIDUAL GROWTH VIA OPEN ACCESS TO THE TOOLS TO LEARN, DREAM, CONNECT AND DO.