Member Spotlight

Because MPC members work on every side of an issue - as funders, nonprofits, foundation trustees, and volunteers - MPC is uniquely positioned to make connections among our members and make Maine a better place to live, work, and play. MPC's Member Spotlights are our chance to raise awareness of the philanthropy work happening in Maine, highlight new or interesting initiatives, and celebrate and recognize the people that make up the Maine philanthropy community.

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Mano en Mano

Five people smile and laugh as they bring boxes and a cooler out of a tan building
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09/14/2022

Mano en Mano works with farmworkers statewide and immigrants in Downeast Maine to empower them to thrive.

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The Iris Network

A person with brown hair and a blue shirt smiles at the camera while holding a small baby goat
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08/16/2022

The Iris Network's mission is helping people who are visually impaired or blind attain independence and community integration.

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Adaptive Outdoor Education Center

A group of people using wheelchairs with their arms raised in front of a view of mountains and lakes behind them; text: Adaptive Outdoor Education Center, www.adaptiveoutdooreducationcenter.org
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07/15/2022

Adaptive Outdoor Education Center's mission is to enhance the quality of life for all people with disabilities through adaptive recreation and education programs.

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OUT Maine

A young person with a pink sweatshirt, bright eye makeup, and googly eyes on their face stares into the distance with tears on their face in front of an image of birthday balloons and a photo of their face with a wide open mouth
Release Date: 
06/03/2022

OUT Maine’s mission is to work towards a welcoming and affirming Maine for our rural youth of non-confirming sexual orientation, gender expression and gender identity through support, education and empowerment of these youth, their allies and families.

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Khmer Maine

A person with a microphone speaks outside while 5 people stand behind them, with flags and orange umbrellas in the background
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05/06/2022

Khmer Maine is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization working to improve the quality of life and the social and economic well-being of Cambodian people in Maine through cultural exchange, community building and civic engagement.

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In Her Presence

Six people smiling in front of the Hannaford Lecture Hall sign
Release Date: 
03/17/2022

Organized and Led by immigrant women living in Maine, we strive to bring together immigrant women from across communities and generations to ensure that Maine’s economic agenda includes the aspirations and needs of immigrant women. We create spaces that support women’s empowerment and personal ambitions without losing our unique identity and connect immigrant women and girls for collective empowerment in their communities to address common challenges and issues.

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Black Owned Maine

Text: "Black Owned Maine" in black letters on a white background
Release Date: 
02/14/2022

Black Owned Maine's mission is to promote economic empowerment for Black people in Maine.

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