General Information
The groups listed here were created to allow people from the same countries and cultures to connect and offer one another support in their new homes in Maine.
Statewide
Angolan Community of Maine
About: The Angolan Community of Maine brings Angolan people together in their new home in Maine.
Burundi Community Association of Maine
About: The Burundi Community Association of Maine brings Burundian people together in their new home in Maine.
Congolese Community Association of Maine (COCOMAINE)
About: The mission of the COCOMAINE is to facilitate the integration of Congolese people and assist them during their transition to life in Maine. COCOMAINE also strives to promote entrepreneurship and Congolese culture through events and forums.
Phone: (207) 807-2256
Email: cocomaine2012@gmail.com
In Her Presence
About:Working to further a thriving immigrant community in Maine by lifting the language barrier and supporting the career trajectory and financial stability of immigrant women and their families.
Phone: (207) 347-9891
Email: contact@inherpresence.org
Visit the website or the Facebook page here.
Mahoro Maine Association
About: The mission of the Mahoro Maine Association is to assist newcomers who are members of the Banyamulenge community with the process of integrating into their new environment here in Maine.
Contact Persons:
President: Mathias Ntimira
Phone: (207) 252-8180 Email: ntimiram@gmail.com
Vice President: Roger Ruganzu
Phone: (207) 232-8118 Email: rruganzu@gmail.com
Advisor: Georges Budagu
Phone: (207) 239-9555 Email: bgeorges@avestahousing.org
Rwanda Community Association of Maine
About: The Rwanda Community Association of Maine provides integration guidance and support to Rwandan immigrants in Maine.
Phone: (207) 699-8870
Email: info.rwandansinme@gmail.com
Somali Community Center
About: The Somali Community Center is dedicated to supporting Maine’s Somali community through advocacy, mentorship, youth activities, and literacy education.
Visit the website or the Facebook page here.
Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine
About: The Somali Bantu Community Association of Maine helps the Somali Bantu refugee community with the transition to life in Maine.
Phone: (207) 784-5556
See a map or visit the website.
Immigrant Resource Center of Maine
About: Formerly the United Somali Women of Maine, Immigrant Resource Center of Maine helps to connect women with services and works to reduce gender-based violence and advocate for victims of domestic violence in refugee and immigrant communities in Lewiston.
Phone: (207) 753-0061
