New Groups for
April, 2000
Jackman-Moose River Region Chamber of Commerce
Working
Group on Family Violence
The Working Group on Family Violence is a community-based group
representing law enforcement, human service agencies, schools,
private industry and nonprofit organizations, which aims to reduce
family violence through collaborative problem solving.
Maine Medical
Center Department of Vocational Services
MMC's Department of Vocational Services assists people who have
barriers to employment and community. Our employment services focus
on career preparation, job search, support and advancement.
Citizens For South Portland Schools
The Farm
Animal Rescue Mission
A farm animal shelter in Richmond, Maine.
Lewiston
Historical Commission
Formed by the mayor of Lewiston in 1969 to study and promote the
history of the city.
Maine
Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents
Non-profit organization which provides support services to all foster
and adoptive families statewide We offer trainings, state park
passes, lending library, food co-op program, low cost group insurance
and much more!
Cliff
Island School
Cliff Island School is a one-room school house that serves students
in grades K-6.
Rangeley
Lake Association
Protection of the beauty, wilderness and tranquility of the Rangeley
Lake watershed.
Maine
Humanities Council
Maine Humanities Council is a private, nonprofit organization
dedicated to engaging Maine people in the power and pleasure of
ideas. We support community programs in cultural heritage,
contemporary issues, reading and literacy, as well as enrichment
programs for teachers. The Council awards grant funds to
nonprofit organizations for public programs in the areas listed, and
offers many of its own programs in these areas.
Raymond
School Dept.
K-8 Public School with 800 students in two schools.
Andover
Elementary School
Andover Elementary School is part of School Administrative District
44. It is located in beautiful Andover, Maine. The school
consists of one Grade K, one multi-age Grade 1/2, one multi-age Grade
3/4, and one Grade 5.
Cape
Elizabeth Lacrosse Boosters
The Cape Elizabeth Lacrosse Boosters support excellence and
sportmanship in Cape Elizabeth High School Larcrosse.
Peoples
United Methodist Church
Peoples United Methodist Church began a ministry in 1994 called "A
Circle of Friends" — a global ministry designed to foster
relationships through fellowship with churches of all faiths around
the world. Through A Circle of Friends, we maintain on-going
friendships and open dialogue between our church families, discussing
topics regarding our churches, our communities, nations and world
affairs. It is a chance for all of us to be in direct contact with
our brothers and sisters everywhere and to advance a common desire
for peace for all of God's children.
CONA
Citizens Offering New Alternatives
A community of active citizens in Midcoast Maine dedicated to peace
and justice
Habitat for
Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit Christian housing ministry, works
in partnership with people in need to improve the conditions in which
they are forced to live. Habitat challenges people of compassion to
provide the initial capital-through gifts and no interest loans to
build or renovate simple decent homes. Constructions is a cooperative
venture between volunteers and home buyers.Houses are sold at no
profit and with a no-interst mortgage repaid over a 15 to 25 year
period. The house payments are recycled to build more houses. Work is
underway in Habitat projects thoughout the U.S. and in many other
countries.
World
Affairs Council of Maine
The World Affairs Council of Maine is a nonprofit organization open
to the general public whose purpose is to promote statewide education
and understanding of international affairs through diverse
programming.
Passamaquoddy Tribe, Pleasant Point Reservation
Town of
Hermon
Town of 4000 people in central Maine, just west of Bangor.
Town of
Norway
Located in Oxford County with an approximate population of 4,741.
It's traditional Main Street is lined with 64 buildings that
are on the National Historic Register. The town is characterized by
scenic views, beautiful lakes, sprawling woods and pastures.