"A Company of Girls+ mission is to strengthen and empower youth and their families, and foster community through the arts.”

“The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland nurtures the connection between people and pets to advance animal welfare and improve the quality of life in our community.”

“Black Owned Maine is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment where the dreams and aspirations of Black entrepreneurs become a reality.”

“The Center for Grieving Children is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe space, loving peer support, outreach, and education to grieving children, teens, young adults, families and the community.”

“Cultivating Community’s mission is to cultivate food justice in Greater Portland by providing education, resources, and opportunities to grow and share culturally familiar food.”

“​At the CCFSC We initiate and facilitate collaborative action toward a just, resilient, and sustainable food system that ensures equitable access for all people to enough healthy food.

“Founded by actor Patrick Dempsey in 2008, the Dempsey Center provides personalized and comprehensive cancer care at no cost.”

“Drag Story Hour celebrates imagination, self-expression, and the fluidity of gender at every age. Through glamorous, playful, and proudly queer role models, it creates joyful spaces that reflect the diversity of the world we live in.”

“The Equality Community Center is a collaborative workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied social justice seeking non-profit organizations.”

“At Fork our mission is to support a robust and sustainable food economy in Maine, where food entrepreneurs are supported in their quest to produce high quality and sustainable products utilizing locally sourced ingredients.”

“At Frannie Peabody our mission is Empowering and supporting people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Maine through integrative care, education, advocacy, and prevention services.”

“FoCSP is a volunteer-led organization invested in ensuring Congress Square Park is vibrant, welcoming and safe. By creating a place where all people can feel a sense of belonging, contribute, and have shared experiences, we’re fostering a more equitable, resilient, and pluralistic city.”

“The mission of Good Shepherd Food Bank is to promote food security in Maine by improving access to nutritious and culturally relevant food for people experiencing hunger, building strong community partnerships, and mobilizing the public to address the root causes of hunger”

“At Growing to Give, we harness the power of our community to grow organic vegetables and give them to those in need while practicing, teaching, and promoting climate-friendly farming.”

“As Maine’s only state-wide immigration legal services organization, ILAP advances justice and equity for immigrants and their families through direct legal services, community education, and systemic advocacy.”

“Our Mission at Indigo Arts Alliance is to build global connections by bringing together Black and Brown artists from diverse backgrounds to engage in their creative process, while building lasting relationships rooted in co-mentorship. An integral aspect of the Indigo vision is providing Maine-based artists of African descent access to a broader range of practicing artists of color worldwide.”

"Maine Cancer Foundation (MCF) is dedicated to reducing cancer incidence and mortality rates in Maine. 100% of the funds we raise are invested back into our communities to benefit the people of Maine.”

“The Maine Coast Fishermen's Association works to enhance the sustainability of Maine’s fisheries by advocating for the needs of community-based fishermen and the environmental restoration of the Gulf of Maine.”

“Maine Community Foundation is the state's largest community foundation, dedicated to ensuring Maine is a vibrant and equitable place where people and communities thrive through partnerships with donors, nonprofits and local and statewide leaders.”

“Maine Needs is the people’s non-profit. We share the needs of the community with you to inspire us all to give what we can. Whether it's time and energy through volunteering, material goods, money, skills, or support, we ask everyone to get involved in their own way so we can connect what is needed with what you have to give.”

“Maine Food and Beverage Education Center is a nonprofit that supports small Maine food producers - farmers, fishermen, and makers - by connecting them with the public through storytelling, education, and hands-on experiences.”

“MaineTransNet is a community based organization led by transgender people for transgender people. We provide peer-to-peer support groups, social and community events, advocacy for the transgender community across Maine, and training for medical, mental health, and social service providers.” 

“Mayo Street Arts strives to strengthen its neighborhood and community by providing a haven for the arts that is vibrant, safe, and inspiring; and to engage area youths of diverse cultural communities in robust participation in the visual, performing, and literary arts.”

“NAMI Maine provides advocacy, education, and support so that all individuals, families, and communities affected by mental illness can live fulfilling lives.”

“NNAF is a network of nearly 100 abortion funds. Abortion funds are grassroots organizations that support people seeking abortion access. Together, we’re organizing at the crossroads of racial, economic, and reproductive justice.”

“Our goal at Ossipee Hill Farm Observatory is to provide a world class telescope to students not only in Maine but around the world! We envision students will be able to request Astronomical Observations during the day and have the telescope take said observations and deliver it to them via email that night - fully autonomously.”

“The Portland Drawing Group host life drawing & art events building creative community in Portland, Maine.”

“Queerly ME fosters strong support networks and strengthens community belonging for LGBTQIA+ adults in Maine by creating and increasing LGBTQIA+ visibility, resource accessibility, and community building outdoors.”

“The Restorative Justice Institute of Maine partners with communities to address harm and injustice through practices that build connection, equity, accountability and healing.”

“The mission of the Scarborough Public Library is to provide access to a broad and deep collection and high-quality services that promote lifelong learning in a welcoming, community-centered facility. “

“SARSSM provides free services in York and Cumberland counties to anyone affected by sexual harassment, sexual abuse, or sexual assault, through prevention programs, support, education, and advocacy.”

“The South Portland Food Cupboard is a volunteer-based food pantry dedicated to alleviating hunger. The cupboard organizes volunteers who are committed to the acquisition and distribution of food to hungry people throughout South Portland, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, Scarborough, and surrounding communities in Cumberland and York counties.”

“At The Locker Project we harness the power of community by partnering with public schools and agencies in Cumberland County to connect more 2,500 children at risk of hunger with the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive.”

“The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability, all to build better lives and stronger communities across Maine.”

“In collaboration with local partners and all affected by abuse, Through These Doors creates innovative responses and mobilizes our community to promote safety and challenge systems of oppression and violence.”

“Vigorous Tenderness is an immersive outdoor concert series that amplifies marginalized voices in classical music and democratizes new / experimental sounds.”