Milbridge Latino Community Members’ Voices Heard by State Legislators
“What is an immigrant? Tell me. Everyone in this room is an immigrant. This country was built from immigrants,” began Darrell Paine addressing a room full of 20 state legislators and 20 Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC) members at the State House in Augusta. “We’re all united, we all come from one line, we’re all human, but have never been treated equally,” stated Juan
Washington County Migrant Education Students Receive Diplomas
As the Orange River Jazz Band played and the graduates marched down the hill to begin the Cobscook Community Learning Center’s (CCLC) Graduation Ceremony, a pair of eagles circled slowly overhead, special witnesses to a special occasion: a celebration for the graduates of four alternative diploma programs in Washington County. Despite the disruptions to education that Migrant Education students face, 100% of the migrant
Student Portfolio: Migrant Students Use Their Imaginations During Blueberry Harvest 2011
DURING BLUEBERRY HARVEST 2011, MANO EN MANO WORKED WITH MIGRANT YOUTH TO CREATE SEVERAL MULTIMEDIA PROJECTS TO SHARE THEIR STORIES, TALENTS AND INTERESTS. From accounts of laboring in the fields and migrant camp life to fantastical inventions, students used a variety of media to express themselves and share their work with you. Mano en Mano’s Migrant Education Program was funded by MAINE MIGRANT EDUCATION.
Mano en Mano Hosts ReINFORMA Charla
Mano en Mano Hosts its First Charla! We were very pleased to host a ReINFORMA Charla last Friday, September 23rd at Mano en Mano in partnership with the Maine Migrant Health Program (MMHP), Maine Health Access Foundation, and Maine Equal Justice Partners. This ReINFORMA charla(or chat) is a project to inform immigrants to the U.S. about the recent changes to federal and Maine health care laws, and most
Mano en Mano Featured in Chronicle of Philanthrophy Article on Rural Causes
Mano en Mano was featured in an August 21, 2011 article in the Chronicle of Philanthropy by Ben Gose: “Rural Causes Lack Support as Foundations Focus Resources Elsewhere.” For a limited time, you may access the full article at this link. Afterwards, it will only be available to subscribers at this permanent link. The article discusses a challenge made by Senator Max Baucus in
USDA Continues Efforts to Inform Hispanic and Women Farmers and Ranchers of Process for Resolving Discrimination Claims
BANGOR, July 26, 2011 – As part of continued efforts to close the chapter on allegations of past discrimination at USDA, a series of outreach meetings is being held throughout the country with farmers and ranchers to discuss the process that has been put in place to resolve the claims of Hispanic and women farmers and ranchers who assert that they were discriminated against
With Fanfare and Collaboration, Mano en Mano Opens Maine’s First Affordable Housing Project for Farmworkers
MILBRIDGE, Maine — On a beautiful day in Downeast Maine, nearly 100 guests gathered at the site of Hand in Hand Apartments to open Maine’s first affordable housing project for farmworkers. Originally conceived in 2006, this 6-unit apartment building is a place where “truly weary workers will come to rest,” said Commissioner Walt Whitcomb of the Maine Department of Agriculture. In his remarks, Commissioner
“The vision of a community:” Ribbon Cutting Welcoming Remarks by Executive Director Ian Yaffe
Good morning and welcome to the ribbon cutting ceremony for Hand in Hand Apartments, Maine’s first affordable housing project for farmworkers. It is my great honor to stand before you today and introduce you to some of the people and organizations that have been so essential to this project’s success. Just 8 months ago, we broke ground on the site I’m standing on and
Applications Available for Hand in Hand Apartments
Milbridge, Maine—Applications are now available for the initial rent-up of Hand in Hand Apartments. Construction will be finished in mid-June and leases will begin July 1. Hand in Hand Apartments will house six families in 3 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments at 173 Wyman Road in Milbridge. Mano en Mano | Hand in Hand is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Milbridge with a mission
Work Begins on Hand in Hand Apartments
Milbridge, Maine—Construction has begun on Maine’s first off-farm affordable housing project for farmworkers, with $1.4 million being used to invest the local community. This money will also create or maintain numerous jobs throughout Maine-based architecture, construction, and lending institutions. When completed, Hand in Hand Apartments will house six farmworker families in 3 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom apartments at 173 Wyman Road in Milbridge. Offering