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F.I.S.H. of Sanibel-Captiva, Inc
I volunteer at fish. They go over and above to help those neighbors in need. The food bank and Back Pack programs help provide food for families. They help the elderly with transportation and visits.... more
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Portland Nonprofits and Charities
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Ruths Reusable Resources
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4.975 stars 80 reviews
bellafuel wrote:
During these most challenging budget times, Ruth Libby, her staff, and volunteers should be credited with helping to keep many school district supply budges from completely going under. Her vision, to bring gently used or surplus items from local businesses... more »
Education
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SIDDHARTHA SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 58 reviews
davidgardiner wrote:
I have helped to raise tens of thousands of dollars in my U.S. community for this non-profit because of my immense admiration and respect for the founder, who is a dear friend. Then I traveled to India to attend the 20th anniversary and at last saw where... more »
Education
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Birth Roots
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4.96429 stars 28 reviews
meg3 wrote:
I recently heard Birth Roots described as a safe space where a new mom could go with breast milk leaking onto her shirt and feel supported. Before becoming a new mom 7 months ago I wouldn't have appreciated that description, or the importance of having... more »
Health
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The Center for Grieving Children
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 27 reviews
jhuynh064 wrote:
I’ve volunteered at many places, and this Center has my heart completely. The staff is wonderful, the training is extensive and so rewarding, the experiences are life-changing. Singlehandedly, the most important thing I’ve yet to do in my life. more »
Children & Youth
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In Her Presence
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 18 reviews
amyaharris wrote:
Top-notch community-based organization founded and run by members of Portland’s immigrant and refugee community. In Her Presence empowers women of all ages through language-based educational workshops while building community agency and resilience. more »
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The Telling Room
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4.93333 stars 15 reviews
leslie1 wrote:
My 10-year old son benefited greatly from his poetry class at the Telling Room. He already excels in sports; and this wonderfully designed program at the Telling Room helped him unleash his creative self in a supportive setting. Extremely professional... more »
Arts & Culture
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Partners For World Health
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 11 reviews
donkhooy wrote:
I can't say enough good things about this organization. Their reach and impact is so impressive. It was a great opportunity to help roll up our sleeves and help fill a truck with these life saving donations. I hope they keep up the good work, and I'm... more »
Health
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Gulf of Maine Research Institute
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4.375 stars 8 reviews
Patricia wrote:
I can only speak to GMRI's educational center because that is the portion I know best. As an instructional consultant who advocates for experiential and inquiry-based learning, I think that GMRI is doing a great job of pressing the boundaries here. I... more »
Animals
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Portland Trails
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4.85714 stars 7 reviews
susandoran wrote:
This is one of the best nonprofits I've ever come across, and I say that from the perspective of a former consultant to nonprofits, foundations, and associations, as well as former senior staff at the national Land Trust Alliance. I chose to be on the... more »
Environment
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CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
- Location:
- Portland, ME
2.71429 stars 7 reviews
Kim_132 wrote:
Students from China, Thailand, South Korea, Brazil, Slovakia, Spain and Cameroon, all countries our family has hosted in our home! We have learned so many things from these amazing students. They have their own spending money, insurance... more »
International
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JHA Services Inc
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4.75 stars 4 reviews
MsSky wrote:
I went to the Cedars rehab after some surgery this winter. What a revelation -- the therapists were first rate and my room was comfortable with terrific round-the-clock care. Even the food was good! more »
Health
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Friends Of Feral Felines
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 3 reviews
phyllisz727 wrote:
This is a wonderful, yet not well known organization. I am a past volunteer from quite a few years back. They are a dedicated group of people who do a wonderful job helping out homeless cats. They work tirelessly to care for animals that are very often... more »
Animals
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IRIS NETWORK
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 2 reviews
Billfish wrote:
The Iris Network has received accreditation from the National Accreditation Council for Blind and Low Vision Services (NAC). NAC is the only accrediting body that solely focuses on standards and best practices for blind and low vision services with the... more »
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SENATOR GEORGE J MITCHELL SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH INSTITUTE
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 2 reviews
piper wrote:
The Mitchell Institute is a wonderful organization run by an incredible staff. The kind of opportunity that they provide for students through aid, support, and networking is irreplaceable. They are a constant resource who is more than willing to help.... more »
Education
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SAIL MAINE INC
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
Hayride wrote:
From learning to sail to skippering your own J22 - sailing is rewarding and confidence building. This summer I joined the Wedensday Night series and raced for 13 wedensdays in a J22. What a blast it was fun and affordable. The week night... more »
Arts & Culture
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Educate Maine
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
moradoowl wrote:
Best place ever omg i think the folks here are like family more »
Education
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Oceanside Conservation Trust
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
Land_Trust_Accreditation_Commission wrote:
Oceanside Conservation Trust is an accredited land trust. Accreditation means Oceanside Conservation Trust meets national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Oceanside Conservation Trust has demonstrated... more »
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Breaking Ground
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
jveldman wrote:
I worked with Breaking Ground as a Peace Corps volunteer in Cameroon and I could not be happier with my experience with them. Paul Zangue is an amazing director and really cares about the women he works with. I know for a fact that Breaking Ground has... more »
International
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Trinity Day Care Center
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
ddykeman wrote:
Trinity day care center is a fabulous place to send your child! My son loves it there! The Director and teachers are fabulous and really help your child reach his or her full potential. As I had recently moved to Portland, it was such a relief to find... more »
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Maine Project For Fine Art Conservation
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
Curator17 wrote:
Project MEAC is a regional non-profit conservation studio providing services to individuals, businesses, collecting institutions and government entities. This nonprofit lab strives to conserve art at reasonable rates and to educate youth about careers... more »
Arts & Culture
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Maine Island Trail Association
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
Ross wrote:
The Maine Island Trail is one of the most well managed and well thought out land conservation projects I have ever encountered. By combining recreation and land management interests in a way that simultaneously preserves undeveloped coastline and gives... more »
Environment
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Maine Museum Of Photographic Arts Mmpa
- Location:
- Portland, ME
1 stars 1 review
J.dax wrote:
This is a gallery that calls themselves a museum. Not worth your time. The "director" Denise is not friendly and not worth your time or money. more »
Arts & Culture
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Frannie Peabody Center Inc
- Location:
- Portland, ME
4 stars 1 review
thomas7 wrote:
I find that Frannie Peabody has been a very helpful progam, almost two years ago they help me start a Gay Men's Support group, for Gay men in the Saco/Biddeford area. When ever I need help with supplies such as pamphlets or condom supplies they have alway... more »
Health
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Safe Space Radio
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
lgregory wrote:
I have served on close to a dozen large and small nonprofit boards over the last 25 years. I can say without hesitation that serving on the board of Safe Space Radio (SSR) has been one of the most rewarding board service experiences for me. We are a small... more »
Arts & Culture
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Martins Point Health Care Inc
- Location:
- Portland, ME
1 stars 1 review
Jordan15 wrote:
This 'review' is for the Martins Point 'Health' Care in Biddeford Maine. I highly recommend going to this location if you don't care about your health and just want a doctor to tell you any problem you have is in your head so you don't have to... more »
Health
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