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Finding Hope and Opportunity: A Journey from Texas to Maine
In an inspiring story of resilience and determination, Junior—a recent immigrant from Texas—shares his journey as he searches for employment and stability in Maine after facing numerous challenges during the pandemic. A New Beginning in Maine Junior, who has called...
Human Rights Education in Montello Elementary School
This week, on the afternoon of June 4, 2024, the Good Helper Foundaiton partnered with Youth for Human Rights International in Lewiston for an important presentation about human rights. We delivered this presentation to the sixth grade class of Montello Elementary...
From Homeless Shelter to Home: One Immigrant Family’s Journey of Perseverence
No family is without its challenges. Some families face health issues, others financial setbacks, and others internal conflicts. None of us are immune to problems. But what do you do as a family when circumstances beyond your control force you to leave your home and...
Food Distribution from The Good Helper Foundation
In order to confront the food challenges of immigrant families caused by rental price disparities here in Maine, The Good Helper Foundation (GHF) carried out the distribution of African food products from November 1st through the 30th among those impacted by the rise...
One Immigrant Family’s Journey From Hotels to Housed
Imagine trying to raise two small children in a hotel room. No space to play, no proper kitchen, limited living area… Not ideal, to say the least! Yet, this is what many of our immigrant families deal with for months at a time. With that in mind, we’d like to share...
Meet The Kembis
In some ways, arriving in the United States as a refugee is the beginning of a whole new challenge. And when you’re doing it as an entire family, the challenge can be a harrowing one… We want to tell you about a family near and dear to our heart: The Kembis. This...
The State of Rental Price Disparities in Maine
Home. It’s something that we all crave — a safe place to hang our hats and raise our families. Over the years, Maine has welcomed hundreds immigrant families who are seeking asylum and looking for a safer place to call home. Recently, however, housing shortages,...
GHF Clothing Drive and Distribution
We are happy to say that our recent clothing drive and distribution at the Best Western Hotel on Route 1 in Yarmouth was an amazing success. Why This Clothing Drive Matters Our work of helping immigrants acclimate to their new community with advocacy and education is...
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28 State Street
Suite 2B
Gorham, ME 04038
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Donations are used to support our many programs, which include...
- Transitional shelter expenses
- Rental assistance
- Food distribution
- Case managers
- Rental application fees
Physical donations of nonperishable food, clothing, and furniture are also appreciated!
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646.775.5266
info@good-helper-foundation.org
28 State Street
Suite 2B
Gorham, ME 04038
Our Mission
Through advocacy, education, and financial assistance, Good Helper Foundation helps immigrants build fulfilling lives with dignity.
The Good Helper Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization. EIN: 88-2775541. All donations are tax-deductible.
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