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170 Park Street
Bangor, ME 04401
P: 207-947-4203
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Peace through Interamerican Community Action (PICA) - Peace through Interamerican Community Action - is a Bangor, Maine-based grassroots organization. Our principal programs are:

The Bangor Clean Clothes Campaign, the country's first community-based anti-sweatshop campaign

Sponsoring Bangor's Sister City relationship with Carasque, El Salvador.

Youth Adelantando, our dynamic youth organization.

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Stop Hazing - We have an extensive site covering many aspects of hazing including fraternity, sorority, athletic, high school and military hazing. Check out the latest hazing books, find anti-hazing speakers, read the latest hazing news or look up some alternatives to hazing or get another viewpoint by reading some pro-hazing email. Also be sure to check out our discussion group and share your thoughts with other visitors.

P.O. Box 2516
Bangor, ME 04401
P: 1-800-310-0000
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Rape Response Services - This site has been specially designed for the college population in Penobscot and Piscataquis counties, with funding from the justice assistance council, Maine Department of Public Safety. The specific schools included are: University of Maine, University College, Husson College, Beal College, Eastern Maine Technical College, Bangor Theological Seminary. Although this site has been designed for college students, much of the information can be very useful if you want to learn more about sexual assault, if someone you know has been sexually assaulted, or if you are a sexual assault survivor.

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Alliance for Children's Care, Education, and Supporting Services. - The needs of Maine's children and families are complex, diverse, and fluctuate. No one agency, profession, nor service provider can respond effectively. Instead, Maine needs to develop a comprehensive early care and education system to address quantity, quality, and accessibility. Alliance for Children's Care, Education, and Supporting Services (ACCESS) is an alliance of early care and education providers and advocates whose mission is to ensure the availability of family focused services through collaborative relationships with traditional and non-traditional partners.

294 Center Street, Unit 1
Old Town, ME 04468
P: 1-800-833-9786
F: 207-827-1974
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Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine - Adoptive and Foster Families of Maine Inc. is a non-profit Maine Corporation whose mission is to provide support services for Maine's adoptive and foster families. AFFM membership is comprised of adoptive parents, foster parents, guardians, judges, attorneys, and individuals for virtually all walks of life. There are virtually unlimited opportunities for volunteers to help fills the mission. If you are someone you know has a genuine desire to help maine's children, and/or their adoptive and foster families, we are as close as your phone or email.

RR 2, Box 7162
Carmel, ME 04419
P: 207-848-2433
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Pine Tree Folk School - Pine Tree Folk School is a progressive, non-profit organization founded by Maine activists who are committed to providing education for social change. We bring to our work many years of experience in economic empowerment, labor, peace, and women's issues, as well as skills in group facilitation and adult learning. Pine Tree Folk School works with Maine people, supporting their efforts to take collective action to shape their own destiny. We seek to create educational experiences that empower people to take democratic leadership towards fundamental change.

170 Park Street
Bangor, ME 04401
P: 207-941-1194
F: 207-941-2327
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Maine Coalition to End Domestic Violence - MCEDV is the only statewide organization whose primary goal is ending domestic abuse in Maine. The Coalition's work includes: providing services for victims of domestic abuse and their children; public education and school-based prevention programs; training for volunteers, professionals, and others; monitoring of batterers' intervention programs; developing public policy and supporting legislation that protects and empowers victims of domestic violence and holds perpetrators accountable; and providing visibility and a voice to groups that have traditionally been silenced.

19651 NE 19th Place
Miami, FL 33179
P: 305-778-7971
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World Repair - At The World Repair Company, our focus is on making the world a better place. The World Repair Company is a youth-run organization that disperses money to selected causes around the world. Youths become part of The World Repair Company when they buy, or someone gives them, at least one share of stock, for $18. The more shares they own, the more votes they have. Shareholders can recommend projects to the Board of Directors, who lead discussions among the shareholders, before everyone votes to decide which projects to fund.

19651 NE 19th PL
Miami, FL 33179
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Lamed-Vuvnik - Jewish legends speak of the “lamed-vuvniks,” who toil unnoticed in their work of “tikkun olam,” which is Hebrew for “repairing the world.” “Lamed” and “vuv” are the Hebrew letters whose numerical value is 36, and the “lamed-vuvniks” are 36 righteous people, who roam the world in each generation. They do acts of kindness, taking pity on the poor and compassion on the helpless, and leave as quietly as they arrive, with only their good deeds as a evidence of their presence. This website enables you to be a “lamed-vuvnik,” by sending an anonymous gift to a needy person-- taking a token donation and transforming it into a much needed and appreciated helping hand. Although one gift won’t change the world, enough helping hands will.

P: 207-262-7277
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Sweat Free Communities - Most clothing and footwear sold in this country are made under highly abusive conditions - in factories that can only be described as "sweatshops." Workers in these factories earn poverty wages for long hours of work while being denied the right to freely form or join unions. Apparel workers in the U.S. also face sweatshop conditions, as do workers in an increasing number of manufacturing and service industries and farm fields. We are an anti-sweatshop group working to persuade local retailers, religious congregations, cities, counties, states and school districts to adopt sweatfree purchasing policies - an approach similar to United Students Against Sweatshops' work on college campuses.

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Advocates for Children - Organization providing prevention education and awareness programs for children, parents and professionals. Provides calendar of events, services, and contact information.
Aging Agencies in Maine - Part of an internet directory of sites with information about aging and older adults.
Associated Marine Surveyors, Inc. - Provides a selection of services to a variety of clients ranging from the professional maritime industry to the recreational boating public.
Caring Unlimited - Volunteers sought for Southern Maine domestic violence awareness and support group.
Center for Biotechnology in Maine - Funding resource information for companies wishing to conduct biotech research in the state.
Coalition for Sensible Energy - Volunteer, non-profit organization working for wise energy choices that will sustain future generations economically and environmentally.
Commission of Community Service - State of Maine's department that coordinates and networks with community services in the state.
Franco-American Women's Institute - Focus on Franco-American women in Maine and their contributions throughout history.
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership - Aims to motivate tomorrow's leaders today by teaching youth about America's incentive system. Provides information about seminars, newsletters, events, registration, and area sponsors.
Institute for Global Ethics - A nonprofit, nonsectarian, and nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting awareness and discussion of global ethics.
Maine Apartment Owners and Managers Association - Provides informational resources, education, and representation to help the relationships between landlords and tenants.
Maine Association of Dispute Resolution Professionals - Individuals with broad professional interest seeking to broaden public understanding and acceptance of alternative forms of dispute resolution.
Maine D.A.R.E. Officers' Association - Professionals dedicated to teaching children to resist drugs and violence. Site has comments from officers and educators and a training schedule.
Maine Horticulture - Features Maine plant, pests, and license information.
Maine Injured Workers Association - Resource and support for chemically injured Maine workers.
Maine Land Trust Network - Directory for locating all Maine land trusts.
Maine Linux Users' Group- MELUG - Purpose of group is to educate people, promote, and support Linux and free software in the Maine community. And, provide a forum for users and developers to socialize and discuss issues related to Linux.
Maine Morgan Horse Club, Inc. - Non-profit organization that encourages, educates, and promotes the breeding and use of registered Morgans. Features breeding information, classifieds, events, youth, scholarships, membership, and links.
Maine Rural Water Association - Non-profit organization with the goal to help rural water and wastewater systems provide safe drinking water at an affordable cost while protecting the environment. Training classes, workshops, federal and state rules, support, and membership information provided.
Maine State Federation of Fire Fighters Convention - Affiliation with the International Association of Fire Fighters. Provides information about the convention to be held in Bangor.
Maine Time Dollar Network - Nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening support systems for family, neighborhood, and community through service exchange programs. Detailed information provided.
Maine Vest-A-Dog program - Non-profit organization dedicated to purchasing bullet/stab proof vests for Maine's K-9 police units. Provides address, list of events, and a guest book.
Maine Welfare Directors Association - Organization established to advocate standardized administration of public assistance. Read its bylaws, and find a membership list, newsletter, and schedule of meetings.
Margaret Chase Smith Quality Foundation - Nonprofit that promotes quality of business in Maine by studying many businesses and organizations and awarding those who show excellence.
MDI Search and Rescue - Mount Desert Island search and rescue teams with capabilities ranging from ground based searches with people and dogs to high angle technical rescues.
Mindship International - A non-profit organization that creates opportunities for collaboration between artists and scientists. Really. Some affiliation with the University of Maine Computer Sciences.
Native Maine Coon Cat Association - Dedicated to preserving native cats and contributes information to history and evolution of the breed, genetic topics, and breeding articles.
Natural Resources Council of Maine - Leading environmental advocacy organization in the state. Features membership information, reports, news, citizens alert, jobs, and links.
New England Vexilloligical Association - Dedicated to the scholarly pursuit of flag research by and between local vexillologists.
Newcomers Club Directory for Maine - A Pennsylvania directory of Newcomers Clubs, which help integrate new residents into the local community through social events, interest groups and children's activities. Three sites listed for Maine.
Office of Consumer Credit Regulation - Protects the citizens of Maine from unfair and deceptive practices with respect to consumer credit and collection.
Paved Shoulders for Bicycles in Maine - Reasons that improving roads and bicycle access will improve safety, reduce pollution, increase environmental awareness, and help Maine's economy
Peace and Justice Center of Eastern Maine - People dedicated to developing non-violent approaches to conflicts-personally, locally, regionally, and globally.
Penobscot Riverkeepers 2000 - An environmental education organization hoping to unite communities, students, educators into exploring and sharing the history, culture and environment of the Penobscot River and Bay watershed. Expedition schedules, teacher workshops, outdoor activities, news letter and membership information.
Public Domain Foundation - Administers the royalties of musical compositions including revenues from the 'Wedding Song' to be channeled for the public good. Song writing contest and contact information available.
Score - A volunteer organization of retired executives. Telephone numbers, email contact, and links provided.
Tenants Rights - Portland based group covers laws and rights on this subject.
The Edmund S. Muskie Foundation - Non-profit organization which furthers Edmund S. Muskie's commitment to public service, civic responsibility, and the protection of the natural and human environment.
The Maine Humanities Council - Organization that supports community programs in cultural heritage, contemporary issues, reading and literacy, as well as enrichment programs for teachers.
The Tammy Martin Memorial Foundation - Small charitable foundation devoted to children stricken with cancer. Description of activities and contact information featured.
United Maine Craftsmen - Membership directory includes address, contact information, and crafted products. Full show schedule, list of board members, and some photographs of crafts available.