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Catholic Charities Maine is an organization of the Diocese of Portland that actualizes the Social Teachings of the Catholic Church. We are a community of conscience that witnesses to the healing ministry of Jesus Christ by providing services, advocacy, education and spirituality to people of all faiths and beliefs who are most vulnerable, poor, or disenfranchised.

Description:
Catholic Charities Maine is the only agency in Maine authorized to administer the federal program that resettles refugees in this country. Realizing that many of these clients arrive in Maine with few possessions, and often have suffered trauma and loss of family members, our Refugee and Immigration staff work with them to access housing, English skills, jobs, and medical and mental health services that will allow them to begin a new life here and become part of the community in which they live.

History:
Since 1966, Catholic Charities Maine has dedicated itself to creating, administering, and advocating for programs and services that reach out and meet the critical human service needs of our state. In establishing our priorities, we place special emphasis on helping those struggling with the burden of poverty. Our professionally trained staff and over 1,000 volunteers help individuals from birth through old age overcome obstacles in their lives that threaten their self-sufficiency. Last year, we provided services to over 27,000 individuals in Maine, and touched the lives of countless others through our advocacy and convening efforts.
For more information on the agency or one of its programs, please contact Central Services at 1-800-781-8550.

Contact person: Susan Stiker, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (207) 871-7465

Address:

250 Anderson St. Portland, ME 04101 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.ccmaine.org/info.php?info_id=73

Directions:

Heading North on I-295 in Portland: Take exit 7 for Franklin St/US-1A, bear right off ramp onto Franklin Arterial, take an immediate left (at first traffic light)onto Marginal Way, travel straight for 1/2 mile, turn right on Plowman Street, travel straight. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: Portland MetroBus, Route #8, Catholic Charities Stop (directly across from entrance), 0 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.portlandmaine.worldweb.com/Transportation/PublicTransit

Miscellaneous Information

What is your TTY phone number?
	(207) 871-7437
This agency has United Way funded programs
	Yes
The agency places volunteers in these categories:
	Families, ages 11 -15, ages 15 - 18, Physically disabled, Groups, Adults