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Our Amazing Donors & Partners
At the Good Helper Foundation, we are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity of our donors and grant funders. Your compassion and support are the fuel that drives our mission of addressing homelessness and food insecurity among Maine’s immigrant and refugee population.
Our Funders
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Maine Community Foundation
Through multiple grant rewards, MCF has empowered us through one-on-one coaching, professional development, and operational funds.
Through this much-needed support, we’ve become more organized and better able to comply with state and federal requirements. This, in turn, better enables us to meet our mission and help our community.
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Good Shepherd Food Bank
This grant allowed us to support immigrants and low-income families struggling with food insecurity. We used the funds for our food distribution program, which provides nourishing and traditional foods, while also supporting local small businesses and farmers.
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Grass Roots Fund
This grant allowed us to support immigrants and low-income families struggling with food insecurity. We used the funds for our food distribution program, which provides nourishing and traditional foods, while also supporting local small businesses and farmers.
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Fidelity Charitable
GHF was able to use these grant funds to finish the application for the boarding house project by paying the state fees for the planning board approval.
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Vermont Mutual
GHF was able to use these grant funds to finish the application for the boarding house project by paying the state fees for the planning board approval.
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Maine Assocation of Nonprofits
This association’s generous donation provides essential scholarship training to our executive director.
Our Partners
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The Change You Make Possible
Thanks to your contributions, we are able to provide life-changing resources to those in need.
These resources include:
- Boarding house for families, including single mothers, experiencing homelessness.
- Food distribution programs that provides nutritious groceries, specific to each family’s cultural background.
- Housing assistance to help individuals navigate Maine’s rental landscape and provide short-term rental subsidies
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We Have the Power to Impact the Future for Many, and We’re Doing Something About It
We are truly humbled by your unwavering commitment to helping our neighbors in need. Your support is an inspiration, and together, we are building a brighter future for Maine’s immigrant and refugee communities.
Ways to Get Involved
In addition to your generous financial contributions, there are many other ways to support the Good Helper Foundation:
- Volunteer your time and skills.
- Organize a fundraising event in your community.
- Spread awareness about our work by sharing our story on social media.
With deepest gratitude,
The Good Helper Foundation Team
Recent Activities
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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...
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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...
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Good Helper Foundation
28 State Street
Suite 2B
Gorham, ME 04038
How we use it
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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Get in Touch
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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