The kNOw US and THEM Program has created new opportunities for PICA to network and partner with organizations whose work falls in line with the goals of our project.
Whether it be their work on trade issues, their involvement in immigrant communities, or their commitment to sharing stories and bridging gaps between groups to create better understanding, here are a few of our partners and resources.
Partners
El Centro Latino de Maine
Centro Latino Maine aims to improve the quality of life for Hispanics in Maine. It provides access to services and information and brings voice into action regarding the rules and laws that will benefit our people, while celebrating our cultural heritage, preserving our human dignity, and inspiring us to realize our aspirations.
Maine Fair Trade Campaign (MFTC)
A coalition of 51 organizations across the state of Maine. The unique cross-sector alliance works together to leverage power to make change in the economy.
Mano en Mano (Hand in Hand)
A small community organization and resource center based in Downeast Maine with a mission “to build a strong and diverse community by working with diverse populations to provide affordable housing and educational opportunities, remove barriers to health and social services and to advocate for social justice.”
Maine Migrant Health Program (MMHP)
The mission of the program is to improve the health status of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers and their families by providing culturally appropriate care and services. Their mobile units and outreach workers travel throughout the state offering not only medical and nursing care, but also access to dental services, health education, case management, transportation, and interpretation.
Operation Breaking Stereotypes (OBS)
A non-profit, service-based organization working with schools in Maine and New York City to help students address ethnic, socio-economic, gender, and racial stereotypes through writing, reading, music, photography, and personal connections.
Rural Southern Voice for Peace (RSVP)
Serves as the Listening Project Training and Resource Center. Director Herb Walters has served as a consultant and trainer for PICA staff and volunteers during our Listening Project.
Resources
Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC)
A group of organizations and individuals working to make life better for immigrants and refugees in Maine. PICA became a member in the summer of 2008.
Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP)
ILAP seeks to advocate for and to improve the status and well-being of Maine’s low-income noncitizens and their families by providing affordable legal services, and by educating and working with service providers, policy makers, and the public concerning legal issues unique to noncitizens.
Maine Folklife Center
A center for the study of folklore and oral history of Maine and the Maritime Provinces of Canada located at the University of Maine in Orono.
U.S.-El Salvador Sister Cities
The U.S.-El Salvador Sister Cities Network is a grass-roots organization of U.S. citizens and residents who have ongoing partnerships with small rural communities in El Salvador. PICA is part of this network which works to connect and strengthen movements for social justice in the U.S. and El Salvador by sharing experiences, support, and accompaniment. It strives to build a new kind of globalization, one built from the ground up and united by human values of justice and solidarity.
