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Maine Development Foundation (MDF)

Website: https://mdf.org/
Location: Hallowell,
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Description: Philosophy & Programs
Trusted research. Leadership development. Creative partnerships.
MDF is a non-partisan, statewide driver of equitable, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in Maine. We connect people, decision-makers, and communities though trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.

Trusted Research
MDF knows the power of data, the strength of research and how unbiased information can inform the future. Our multi-sector, non-partisan methods of collecting data, testing its validity with our cross-sector partners, and sharing it widely across our network is why we are one of the most trusted source of economic data in Maine.

Leadership Development
MDF understands the importance of leadership in sustainable economic growth. Our leadership development programs provide training and experiential learning opportunities to ensure decision makers of every type and from every sector have access to the training and resources they need to be effective catalysts and conveners in their businesses and communities.

Creative Partnerships
MDF is here to connect you with the people, research, and resources you need to solve problems and implement innovative approaches that make visions of a more vibrant community the reality. We are facilitators who help lead broad coalitions achieve economic development, community revitalization and build the workforce Maine will need far into the future.
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Maine Indigent Defense Center/ Maine Holistic Defense Project

Website: http://www.meidc.org/About_Us.html
Location: Portland,
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Description: The mission of the MIDC is to ensure quality representation for Indigent Defendants in the criminal courts of Maine. Develop and implement a holistic defense plan for Maine Build stakeholder support for a holistic defense pilot project in Cumberland County. Educate government agencies and gain their cooperation in implementing the plan. Student learning opportunities include: program development, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, grant-writing, community education, legislative advocacy, and group work.
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Maine Inside Out

Website: https://www.maineinsideout.org/
Location: Portland,
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Description: Maine Inside Out initiates dialogue, develops leadership, and builds community across boundaries with collaborative original theater, inside and outside correctional facilities. We are committed to dismantling all forms of oppression and building a movement for transformative justice in our communities. Student Learning Opportunities: program development, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, grant-writing, community education, conflict resolution, legislative advocacy, group work, event planning, and program start up.
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Maine People’s Alliance

Website: https://www.mainepeoplesalliance.org/
Location: Lewiston,
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Description: Locations in Bangor, Lewiston, and Portland.
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Maine People’s Alliance

Website: https://www.mainepeoplesalliance.org/
Location: Portland,
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Description: A statewide non-profit organization actively lobbying for a variety of issues affecting Maine residents, especially low and moderate income residents. Students have opportunities to work on projects regarding health care, the environment and the legislature. These projects involve grass-roots organizing and public education. There are also opportunities to do research resulting in publications such as the Citizen's Guide to the Maine State Legislature. Additional Office in Lewiston and Bangor.
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Maine Youth Court

Location: Portland,
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Description: The Maine Youth Court is a system that allows young people who have violated the law or school rules to be held accountable by their peers. In Youth Court, student volunteers are highly trained and supported to act as advocates and judges.
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MaineHealth CarePartners

Website: https://mainehealth.org/patients-visitors/billing-insurance/financial-assistance/carepartners
Location: Portland,
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Description: Program provides access to care programs for low income uninsured adults. They are looking for students who would like this work with consumers helping them navigate the new health insurance market places and to do some marketing and outreach. Program's mission is to increase access to healthcare and existing community resources for uninsured adults. Learning opportunities include: case management, program evaluation, advocacy, community organizing, grant writing, community education, and legislative advocacy. Additional Offices in: Belfast, Damariscotta, Augusta, Waterville, Norway, Portland and Biddeford.
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March of Dimes

Website: https://www.marchofdimes.org/giving/support-march-of-dimes.aspx
Location: El Centro,
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Description: Mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality through research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies' lives.
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Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency

Website: http://www.nashville-mdha.org/
Location: Nashville,
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Description: Along with the expansion of its housing programs, MDHA has assisted over the years in all phases of land assembly, design and development, and has seen the initiation and completion of several downtown development projects during these decades of Nashville’s growth. Among the recent projects with which MDHA has been involved are Nashville Public Library, Frist Center for the Visual and Nissan Stadium.
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Muskie Institute

Website: https://usm.maine.edu/muskie/research
Location: Portland,
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Description: Muskie offers a variety of opportunities working with various populations - please see website and reach out for available opportunities.
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