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Midcoast Humane

Website: https://midcoasthumane.org/
Location: Brunswick,
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Description: WHAT WE DO
Adoption Agency We find loving, ideal homes for nearly 3,500 animals per year, in Midcoast Maine and beyond.
Pet Surrenders We accept pets from distressed situations and from citizens in our contracted towns that can no longer care for their animals.
Transport & Rescue We partner with animal rescue organizations across the region and nation to help animals from overcrowded areas where adoption numbers are low and resources are scarce.
Stray Animals We accept stray and neglected animals from 39 communities.
Veterinary Care for our Shelter Residents We provide for all health needs of the animals in our care.
Foster Care We socialize and foster at-risk animals
Enrichment We make sure animals fill their minds as well as their tummies while they’re with us through enrichment activities and behavior training to keep their brains active.
Community Cats Program We care for feral cats, and practice TNR (trap, neuter, return) to prevent pet overpopulation and ensure that all homeless animals are healthy.
Barn Buddies We place feral and semi-feral “Barn Buddies” cat in suitable environments.
Educate our Community We offer training classes, workshops and seminars for pet owners.
Pet Care Assistance We offer low-cost vaccination and microchipping clinics, spay/neuter assistance, a pet food pantry, and some veterinary assistance for low-income households.
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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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Nasson Health Center – York County Community Action

Website: https://yccac.org/health-care/
Location: Springvale,
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Description: Nasson is a community health center providing medical, dental & mental health services to a low income, public housing, & homeless population and is part of York County Community Action Program that offers wide range of services including heating, transportation, legal, head start, WIC etc to individuals and families in need. Mission is to increase access of client-centered integrated, strength based services.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org/chapters/NCT/index.aspx
Location: Raleigh,
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Description: Provide support programs that help people with MS and their families cope with the changes and challenges that MS presents.
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Neighborhood House

Website: http://neighb.org/
Location: St. Paul,
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Description: Neighborhood House provides the tools needed to move from "survive to thrive," working to help break the cycle of poverty through four main programs: basic needs, youth leadership, adult and family education, and community building.
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Onslow County Community Outreach

Website: http://www.onslowco.org/
Location: Jeffersonville,
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Description: Onslow Community Outreach resides in Jacksonville, North Carolina and coordinates the local homeless shelter, soup kitchen and free medical clinic.
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Partners for Inclusive Communities

Website: https://uofapartners.uark.edu/
Location: North Little Rock,
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Description: Supports individuals with disabilities and families of children with diablities to fully and meaningfully participate in community life, effect systems change, prevent disablities and promote healthy lifestyles.
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Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-northern-new-england
Location: Portland,
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Description: Enrolling patients in health insurance through state programs & the marketplace, outreach events, educating the public on work, advocacy opportunities, case management, program development. Population served are low income/LGBT/women.
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Portland Adult Education – New Mainers Resource Center

Website: http://portlandadulted.org/programs_and_courses/new_mainers_resource_center
Location: Portland,
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Description: We provide skilled professionals programs, employment and case management, intensive classes focused on job readiness skills, networking opportunities, workshops and other services designed to help New Mainers, of all professions, overcome barriers to enter the US workforce.
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