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National Association of Social Workers – Maine Chapter

Website: https://naswme.socialworkers.org/
Location: Augusta, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Leadership Training, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

Neighborhood House

Website: http://neighb.org/
Location: St. Paul, Minnesota
Country: United States
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.
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Family Services, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health

Partners for Inclusive Communities

Website: https://uofapartners.uark.edu/
Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas
Country: United States
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.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Developmental Disabilities, Disabilities, Family Services, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health, Youth Advocacy

Planned Parenthood of Northern New England

Website: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-northern-new-england
Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
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.
Placement Type: Case Management, Community Planning/Development, Health/Medical, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health

Preble Street (Multiple Sites)

Website: https://www.preblestreet.org/
Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: The mission of Preble Street is to provide accessible barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty and to advocate for solutions to those problems. From a nutritious meal to crisis intervention, from clean clothes to health care, from showers to a permanent home, Preble Street programs not only meet urgent needs but also create solutions to homelessness and hunger.

Placement sites/options are:

Housing Services and Shelters: Elena's Way Wellness Shelter, Logan Place, Florence House, Huston Commons, Veterans Housing Services, and Rapid Re-Housing

Teen Services: Joe Kreisler Teen Shelter, Teen Center, Teen Housing, and Outreach

Advocacy Programs: Homeless Voices for Justice and Maine Hunger Initiative

Anti-Trafficking Services

MMC-Preble Street Learning Collaborative

Emergency Food Programs: Food Security Hub, Food Pantry, Soup Kitchens)

Street Outreach Collaborative

Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Homelessness/Housing, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health

Ramsey County (Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health Department)

Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota
Country: United States
Placement Type: Behavioral Health, Community Planning/Development, Family Services, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health

ROCovery Fitness

Website: https://www.rocoveryfitness.org/about.html
Location: Rochester, New York
Country: United States
Placement Type: Adult Services, Case Management, Planning/Project Management, Public Health, Substance Abuse

Salvation Army Central Ohio

Website: https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Adult Services, Community Planning/Development, Foundation/Grant, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

SC Tobacco-Free Collaborative

Website: http://www.sctobaccofree.org/
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Health/Medical, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

Sierra Club of Maine Climate Action Team

Website: https://www.sierraclub.org/maine/maine-climate-action-teams
Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: Sierra Club Maine created the Climate Action Teams to address local initiatives in providing solutions to climate change. It is the mission of the Climate Action Team Program to help communities across Maine reduce their use of fossil fuels, thus reducing the amount of greenhouse gases going into our atmosphere. Learning opportunities: Program development, Program evaluation, Advocacy, Community Organizing, Legislative Advocacy, Conflict Resolution, Group work. Student needs a vehicle, mileage reimbursable. Additional Sites in several Maine towns.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

South Portland Housing Authority

Website: http://www.spha.net/
Location: South Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: SPHA provides housing for approximately 800 residents. Approximately 60% of those residents elderly, age 65 or older, many are handicapped or disabled and some are section 8 housing for individuals and families needing housing assistance until they are ready to live independently.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Homelessness/Housing, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health

Summit Elder Care

Website: http://www.summiteldercare.org/
Location: Worcester, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Placement Type: Aging, Health/Medical, Planning/Project Management

Texas Civil Rights Project

Website: https://txcivilrights.org/
Location: Austin, Texas
Country: United States
Description: "The mission of the Texas Civil Rights Project (TCRP) is to promote racial, social, and economic justice through litigation, education, and social services for low/moderate-income persons least able to defend themselves."
Placement Type: Case Management, Community Planning/Development, Forensic/Criminal Justice, Planning/Project Management

The Arc of Massachusetts

Website: https://thearcofmass.org/
Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Developmental Disabilities, Foundation/Grant, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy, Public Health

The Bayside Neighborhood Association

Website: https://baysideportland.org/
Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Description: The Bayside Neighborhood Association (BNA) represents all those with a vested interest in the Bayside neighborhood. Our members are made up of residents, property owners, businesses, and organizations. We welcome anyone who lives, works, or owns property in Bayside to become involved.
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

The United Way of Central Maryland

Website: https://www.uwcm.org/main/
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Community Planning/Development, Foundation/Grant, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

The United Way of San Diego

Website: https://uwsd.org/
Location: San Diego, California
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Homelessness/Housing, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

United Way Family Resource and Development Center, MA

Website: https://unitedwayofgnb.org/
Location: New Bedford, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Community Planning/Development, Foundation/Grant, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

United Way of Androscoggin

Website: https://www.unitedwayandro.org
Location: Lewiston, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Administration, Community Planning/Development, Foundation/Grant, Planning/Project Management

United Way of Midcoast Maine

Website: https://www.uwmcm.org/
Location: Bath, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Homelessness/Housing, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

Watertown Urban Mission

Website: https://www.watertownurbanmission.com/
Location: Watertown, New York
Country: United States
Placement Type: Adult Services, Case Management, Homelessness/Housing, Planning/Project Management

Workforce Solutions Gateway to Opportunity (Goodwill of Northern New England)

Website: https://goodwillnne.org/locations/goodwill-workforce-solutions-office-portland-me/
Location: Portland, Maine
Country: United States
Placement Type: Community Planning/Development, Employee Assistance Program, Planning/Project Management, Policy/Advocacy

YMCA of Austin

Website: https://www.austinymca.org/
Location: Austin, Texas
Country: United States
Placement Type: Child Services, Planning/Project Management, Youth Advocacy