The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Maine

MISSION:

TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET THE HISTORY OF LINCOLN COUNTY, MAINE, WHICH ONCE EXTENDED FROM BRUNSWICK TO CANADA. WE ARE STEWARDS OF THREE HISTORICAL BUILDINGS: THE 1761 POWNALBOROUGH COURT HOUSE IN DRESDEN, THE 1811 OLD JAIL IN WISCASSET, AND THE 1754 CHAPMAN-HALL HOUSE IN DAMARISCOTTA.

MISSION:

TO ENHANSE THE EXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS IN SANFORDS SCHOOLS AND REGIONAL TECH CENTER BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND THOSE PROVIDED THROUGH PUBLIC FUNDING.

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HOLDS COMMUNITY EVENTS FOR LOCAL TOWNS; PROVIDES CHOLARSHIPS AND FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

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

MISSION:

TO DEVELOP STUDENT EMPLOYMENT EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITIES IN POST- SECONDARY EDUCATION.

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TO PROVIDE A TEACHING MODEL FOR A QUALITY EDUCATION DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATION OF AUTHENTIC, RIGOROUS, AND JOYFUL METHODS OF TEACHING

MISSION:

SCHEDULE O WINDOWDRESSERS BRINGS COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS OF ALL ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SITUATIONS TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE WARMTH AND COMFORT OF INTERIOR SPACES, LOWER HEATING COSTS, AND REDUCE CARBON DIOXIDE POLLUTION BY PRODUCING LOW- COST INSULATING WINDOW INSERTS THAT FUNCTION AS CUSTOM, INTERIOR-MOUNTED STORM WINDOWS. THE INSERTS ARE FREE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PAY, AND LOW COST FOR MIDDLE- AND HIGH-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. WE KEEP OUR INSERT-PRICES EXCEPTIONALLY LOW (50%-75% CHEAPER THAN COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS) THROUGH OUR NON-PROFIT MODEL OF COOPERATIVE INSERT-BUILDING. THIS MEANS THAT CUSTOMERS AND VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE TIME AT OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY BUILDS. WINDOWDRESSERS VALUES VOLUNTEERS AND VOLUNTEERISM; COMMUNITIES IN WHICH NEIGHBORS KNOW THEIR NEIGHBORS; WARM HOMES; ACTIONS TO LOWER HEATING COSTS; AND A CLIMATE-, ENVIRONMENTALLY-, AND SOCIALLY-CONSCIOUS WAY OF LIFE.

MISSION:

LIFE HOUSE MAINE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFIT IN CENTRAL MAINE PROVIDING RESIDENT HOMES FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS. SHELTERING THEM THROUGH PREGNANCY AND OFFERING HOPE SUPPORT AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE RAISING THEIR BABIES THROUGH THE FIRST YEAR. LIFE HOUSE MAINE PROVIDES A MENTORING AND PARENTING CURRICULUM IN A CARING COMMUNITY WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE NATIONAL ORIGIN SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS OR RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION. LIFE HOUSE MAINE IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FULLY SUPPORTED BY GENEROUS DONORS. THERE IS NO COST TO THE MOMS WHO STAY WITH US.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXMPT PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON PRO-LIFE ISSUES.

MISSION:

TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE WATERSHED OF GREAT POND AND LONG POND THROUGH PRESERVATION, EDUCATION AND ACTION.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO SEE JESUS CHRIST TRANSFORM LIVES AND CHANGE COMMUNITIES THROUGH REENTRY OPPORTUNITIES.

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TO CREATE AND SUPPORT ONE-TO-ONE MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS THAT IGNITE THE POWER AND PROMISE OF YOUTH.

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The goal of this organization is the fund-raising entity for a single institution within the Religion-Related major group area.

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APARTMENT COMPLEX TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME ADULTS LIVING WITH MENTAL ILLNESS WHO ARE SERVED BY ITS SPONSOR, SHALOM HOUSE, INC.

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MAPLESTONE IS A SCHOOL THAT PROVIDES INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO EDUCATION.

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THE MISSION OF MEETINGHOUSE ARTS IS TO CULTIVATE GREATER FREEPORT AS A VIBRANT CENTER FOR ARTS AND CULTURE BY FOSTERING CREATIVE COLLABORATIONS, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURAL RESOURCES, AND AMPLIFYING THE ARTS AND CULTURE AS TOOLS TO ECONOMICALLY STRENGTHEN, EDUCATE, AND CONNECT COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE AN EMPOWERING HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IN A DEMOCRATIC, SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW-INCOME HOUSING TO THE ELDERLY AND LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN GREENVILLE.