Member Listing: Nonprofits

Affordable Housing

http://www.familyviolenceproject.org/

Mission:

Build cooperative community through affordable housing and conservation.

Geographic Focus:

Downeast

Family Violence Project

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Augusta, ME 04047

United States

Phone:

(207) 623-8637

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Social Justice

Mission:

To end domestic abuse in Kennebec and Somerset Counties by increasing victim safety, empowering survivors and advocating for social change.

Geographic Focus:

http://www.ferrybeach.org/

Ferry Beach Park Assocation

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Saco, ME 04072

United States

Phone:

(207) 282-4489

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Religion

Mission:

Ferry Beach is a retreat and conference center on the beach in Saco, Maine, providing opportunities for individuals, families and organizations to awaken the human spirit.

Geographic Focus:

https://francesperkinscenter.org/

National

International

Frances Perkins Center

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Newcastle, ME 04553

United States

Phone:

(207) 563-3374

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Historical Activities

Mission:

The Frances Perkins Center honors the legacy of Frances Perkins by sharing her commitment to the principle that government should provide all its people with the best possible life, and by preserving the place that shaped her character. The Center convenes leaders and future leaders in public policy, labor and related fields to generate creative solutions to today’s social and economic problems and teaches students of all ages about a remarkable woman whose work continues to improve the lives of ordinary Americans.

Geographic Focus:

National

Gedakina, Inc

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Bangor, ME 04402

United States

Phone:

(413) 549-1320

Email:

rickpouliot@gedakina.org

Website:

http://www.gedakina.org

Areas of Interest:

Aging

Early Childhood

Diversity

LGBTQ

Science and Technology

Mission:

Native American leadership development for youth and women; indigenous & sustainable food systems; cultural continuance; social and environmental justice & equity.

Geographic Focus:

New England

http://www.genesisfund.org

Genesis Community Loan Fund

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Brunswick, ME 04011

United States

Phone:

(207) 844-2035

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Workforce

Homelessness

Mission:

Community Development Financial Institution - financing and technical assistance for the creation of affordable housing and community facilities.

Geographic Focus:

Hardy Girls Healthy Women

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Waterville, ME 04903-0821

United States

Phone:

207.387.0553

Email:

info@hghw.org

Website:

http://www.hghw.org

Areas of Interest:

Mission:

Hardy Girls puts the power in girls hands to challenge a society that ignores their brilliance. We dare adult allies to join us in standing with girls. Our vision is girls causing a ruckus.

Geographic Focus:

Healthy Community Coalition

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Farmington, ME 04938

United States

Phone:

(207) 779-2926

Email:

jwalker@fchn.oorg

Website:

http://www.fchn.org/hcc

Areas of Interest:

https://landforsouthportsfuture.org

Mission:

To measurably improve the well-being of all people in Franklin County and neighboring towns using a coordinated public health approach of education, health promotion, and outreach.

Geographic Focus:

Western Maine

Land For Southport's Future

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Southport Island, ME 04576

United States

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Aging

Recreation

Historical Activities

Mission:

Land for Southport’s Future (LFSF) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit established to create a sustainable fund to buy and preserve land and resources on Southport Island for use by the entire community and to give the people an ongoing voice in the future of this island. Our immediate goal is to purchase the former home and adjacent land of cartographer and artist Ruth Lepper Gardner, as a center for community engagement and a space to host educational opportunities, and to assure a forever access to the nearby shoreline.

Geographic Focus:

Lincoln County Dental

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Boothbay, ME 04537

United States

Phone:

(207) 563-8668

Website:

http://www.lcdental.org

Areas of Interest:

Human Services

Social Justice

Mission:

To provide access to dental care to those individuals who are at or below 150% of the federal poverty line and have no dental home.

Geographic Focus:

Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Augusta, ME 04330

United States

Phone:

(207) 430-8334

Website:

http://www.mcedv.org/

Areas of Interest:

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.

Geographic Focus:

http://newventuresmaine.org/

New Ventures Maine

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Augusta, ME 04330

United States

Phone:

(207) 621-3437

Website:

Areas of Interest:

http://www.opportunityalliance.org

Mission:

Helping Maine people succeed in the changing economy and achieve economic security for themselves and their families.

Geographic Focus:

The Opportunity Alliance

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

South Portland, ME 04106

United States

Phone:

(207) 523-5030

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Portland/Cumberland County

Mission:

The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families and communities.

Geographic Focus:

Southern Maine

http://www.preblestreet.org

Preble Street

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Portland, ME 04101

United States

Phone:

(207) 775-0026

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Mission:

The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible, barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty; and to advocate for solutions to these problems.

Geographic Focus:

Southern Maine

Portland/Cumberland County

Tear Cap Workshops

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Hiram, ME 04041

United States

Phone:

(207) 625-3396

Email:

info@tearcapworkshops.org

Website:

https://tearcapworkshops.org/

Areas of Interest:

http://wabanakipublichealth.org/

Diversity

Science and Technology

Mission:

To unleash creativity through hands-on learning.

Geographic Focus:

Western Maine

Wabanaki Public Health

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Orono, ME 04473

United States

Phone:

(207) 866-1054

Website:

Areas of Interest:

Mission:

Promote the Health of our Tribal Communities

Geographic Focus:

Downeast

Northern Maine

Women's Health Resource Library

Funder Category:

Nonprofit

Address:

Milbridge, ME 04658

United States

Phone:

(207) 546-7677

Website:

http://www.whrl.org

Areas of Interest: