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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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CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)
- Location:
- Portland, ME
2.5 stars 8 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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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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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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Bicycle Coalition Of Maine
- Location:
- Portland, ME
2 stars 3 reviews
pete1258 wrote:
BCM stopped supporting the Maine Bike Rally weekend which brought cyclists from all over Maine together. Much of the work was done by one of three large bicycle clubs in ME making BCM a beneficiary with reduced expenses. The week long Bike Maine does... 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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The 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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CAMBODIAN ARTS AND SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
Laura G. wrote:
After visiting Cambodia in 2004, I become intensely interested in helping the people recover from the genocide of Pol Pot. I was looking for a charitable organization that had low overhead, spent its money on useful projects and not administration and... 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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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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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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Lives in the Balance Inc.
- Location:
- Portland, ME
5 stars 1 review
Writer wrote:
Lives in the Balance is a wonderful organization that makes a difference in the lives of countless children by providing support for parents, educators and other caregivers. The organization emphasizes understanding kids with behavior challenges in more... more »
Human Services
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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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The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad And Industrial Hertiage Trust
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum preserves and operates historic two-foot-gauge railroad equipment for the education... more »
Arts & Culture
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Affinity
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
The organization provides home and community-based supported living services in an effort to promote more »
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Keeping Kids Safe inc
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to bring safety awareness, teach and train in an environment that children can learn valuable safety information... more »
Education
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES MAINE
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Catholic Charities Maine is an organization of the Diocese of Portland that actualizes the Social Teachings of the Catholic... more »
Human Services
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Community Counseling Center
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Our Vision We envision a community strengthened by diverse individuals and families who are empowered and supported by caring... more »
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Arts & Culture
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Women's Community Aid Association
- Location:
- Brisbane,
0 stars 0 reviews
To work towards the liberation of all women more »
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CIEE HS Foundation
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
To help people gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally... more »
International
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Spurwink Services
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Established non-profit organization focused on providing innovative and tailored services to individuals facing mental illness,... more »
Education
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Through These Doors
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide programs which focus on individual advocacy and safety for battered women and their children; to work for and encourage... more »
Homeless & Housing
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SPACE GALLERY
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
SPACE Gallery presents contemporary, emerging and unconventional arts, artists, and ideas. more »
Arts & Culture
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Friends Of Fort Gorges
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Friends of Fort Gorges is committed to the restoration and preservation of Fort Gorges and ensuring access to facilitate its educational... more »
Arts & Culture
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Preble Street
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
To provide accessible, barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty;... more »
Children & Youth
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Environment
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Sports
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Partners for Rural Health in the Dominican Republic (PRHDR)
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Mission and Vision: PRHDR’s mission is to offer transformative learning opportunities for future healthcare leaders in Maine... more »
International
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Community Doulas
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission at Community Doulas is twofold. We strive to improve overall birth outcomes by providing evidence-based education,... more »
Health
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Religion
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FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Friends International helps organize community programs in developing countries throughout Africa, Central & South America to... more »
Arts & Culture
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Health
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Seafarers' Friend
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Seafarers’ Friend is a regional non-profit organization providing physical, social, emotional, and spiritual support to seafarers... more »
Arts & Culture
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GROWSMART MAINE
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
GrowSmart Maine promotes sustainable prosperity for all Mainers by integrating working and natural landscape conservation, economic... more »
Education
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A COMPANY OF GIRLS
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
To strengthen and empower girls and their families and foster community through the arts. more »
Arts & Culture
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Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Portland Inc
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
To create decent, affordable housing for those in need, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience with people everywhere.... more »
Homeless & Housing
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Friends Of Woodfords Corner
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Our mission is to revitalize the Woodfords Corner neighborhood in collaboration with residents, businesses, organizations, neighborhood... more »
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WINTERKIDS EDUCATION FOUNDATION
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
WinterKids helps children develop healthy, lifelong habits through education and fun, outdoor winter activity. more »
Children & Youth
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Arts & Culture
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Children's Museum & Theatre of Maine
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
Children’s Museum & Theatre of Maine exists to inspire discovery and imagination through exploration and play. The Museum... more »
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Children & Youth
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Restorative Justice Institute Of Maine
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
To promote the use of restorative practices in communities, organizations, schools, correctional settings in maine through development,... more »
Crime & Law
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Presente! Maine
- Location:
- Portland, ME
0 stars 0 reviews
At Presente! Maine, we work to empower displaced indigenous and afro-Latinx peoples of Maine through survival programs, community... more »
Food
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