Non-profit Organizations Archives

Stacey Warner | May 27, 2019

New Mainers Thrive: A non-profit organization taking shape in Central Maine. Through its mission,...

Breaking Bread, Building Bridges: Portland event fosters Jewish-Asian solidarity

Elias Taye | Jun 11, 2026

By Elias Taye Inside the bustling hall of the Jewish Community Alliance (JCA) of Southern Maine,...

Capital Area New Mainers Project

Stacey Warner | Mar 29, 2019

The Capital Area New Mainers Project is a cross-cultural organization that welcomes immigrants and works to create a thriving, integrated community in central Maine. Capital Area New Mainers Project 37 Green Street Augusta, ME...

Catholic Charities Maine Immigration Legal Services

Stacey Warner | Apr 7, 2019

Mission: Catholic Charities Maine Immigrant Legal Services (ILS) program provides services to refugees, asylees and immigrants to establish legal permanent residence, obtain US citizenship, reunify with family, secure work...

Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services

Webmaster | Mar 28, 2019

Maine’s only refugee resettlement program, Catholic Charities Maine Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) is dedicated to helping those seeking a new life in America become independent, productive members of our community. 80...

City of Portland celebrates 2026 Natural Helpers fellowship graduation

Dhananji Rathnayake | Jul 21, 2026

The City of Portland’s Natural Helpers Class of 2026 celebrated its graduation ceremony on June 13...

Community explainer: why are utility costs rising?

Op-Ed Contributor | Jul 12, 2026

According to media reports last year, costs are increasing in many different areas of Mainers’...

Cultivating Community

Webmaster | Mar 28, 2019

Cultivating Community grows sustainable communities by expanding access to healthy, local food; empowering children, youth, and adults to play diverse roles in restoring the local, sustainable food systems; and modeling,...

Hope Acts

Webmaster | Mar 28, 2019

Hope Acts’ mission is to provide housing, English classes and other resources that support immigrants in transitioning to life in Greater Portland and in achieving their goals for a successful future. We envision a...

Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)

Webmaster | Mar 28, 2019

The Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project helps low income immigrants improve their legal status and works for more just and humane laws and policies affecting immigrants. You can call ILAP at (207) 780-1593 or come to our Portland...