Help for Immigrants

Immigrants are essential to Maine's future

Help for Immigrants


URGENT WORK PERMIT RULE CHANGES YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT:

Immigrant Access to Anti-Poverty Programs in Maine

  • “I grew up in a small town in Maine, and like many of the kids around me, our families were more focused on getting enough to eat and buying oil than on encouraging us children to get an education. Even without my degree in hand, education has transformed my life; I’ve gained purpose, direction, confidence, and hope. As I interact with my community, especially young parents, I see so much untapped potential. Offering easier access to education and improving these life-changing programs is essential to the growth of Maine. I see strong women and men making major changes in their lives, graduating and breaking the cycle of poverty.”

    Allina Diaz, Warren, testifying before the legislature in 2019

  • “I put in a lot of hard work to get to where I am, but I’m also fortunate because Maine helped sustain me and my three kids with food, housing, heating, and childcare assistance while I was in school. Maine invested in me and as a result, my oldest child is applying to college. I am determined that she won’t experience poverty like I did. The cycle of poverty ends with me.”

    Robyn Stanicki, Clinical Researcher, Winterport

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