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The Social Services Division strives to provide quality programs to low-income Portland residents that encourage dignity, self-respect, and self-reliance in the transition from public assistance to self-sufficiency.
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Cultivating Community has a community garden in the Kennedy Park community. Each summer, they employ youth from around Portland for their Youth Growers program. They also manage farm stands selling fresh, locally grown produce with discounted rates for EBT and WIC recipients.
DHHS serves the people of Maine, providing health care and social service support to children, families, the elderly, the disabled, people with mental illness or substance abuse issues and the economically disadvantaged.
Emergency housing guide for seniors and veterans provided by Assisted Living Research Institute at AssistedLiving.org
FAME - Finance Authority of Maine5 Community Drive
Augusta, ME 04332
Phone:
800-228-3734 Link:
FAME FAME offers:
* Student Loan financing for higher education
* Section 529 NextGen College Investing program
* Business Financing
Goodwill Northern New England Workforce Solutions190 Lancaster Street
Suite 200
Portland, ME 04101
View MapPhone:
207-775-5891
Link:
Website Workforce Solutions staff works with individuals, like you, looking for employment that is fulfilling, meaningful and supportive. They assess, then match, your interests and abilities to good jobs in the marketplace. Their employment specialists are skilled in helping you identify work interests, develop goals and find the job of your choice. They stay in touch through on-the-job training, job coaching, one-on-one counseling and other support services to ensure employment success. Their Workforce Solutions staff, are committed to helping you find stability and independence through employment, while strengthening your community's workforce.
Greater Portland Health offers everyone, regardless of insurance, a full range of primary care services. They partner with specialists, hospitals, pharmacies, and other providers to make sure patients receive all other needed services.