The Maine Association for New Americans

MANA is an immigrant-led organization that promotes social and personal empowerment of immigrants.

Community Wellness and Peer Support Program

MANA’s Peer Support Program is a multilingual, multicultural emotional and wellness program that offers one-on-one and group support and public education sessions to destigmatize mental health and address individual and collective trauma.

Community Wellness and Transportation Program

MANA’s Transportation provides multilingual and trauma informed transportation to zero/low income families for non-emergency medical, social service, and immigration appointments, as well as rides to grocery shopping with EBT or GA Vouchers and food pantry visits within one hour of Portland.

Welcoming The Stranger Program (WTS)

MANA’s Welcoming the Stranger Program (WTS) matches volunteers with asylum-seeking individuals or families, to provide a warm welcome and build cross-culture connections to the Greater Portland community.

 Upcoming Events

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WTS Spring Fling
Apr 28
WTS Spring Fling

On April 28, from 4-7pm, we will gather for a spring celebration with food, activities, conversation, games and activities! Join us at Gilsland Farm Audubon Center in Falmouth.

Open to current mentors and mentees and anyone interested in learning more about WTS!

Use this link to RSVP or email info@mana-maine.org

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