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A Passion for Service
Hawa Ali, also known as Eve, is a dedicated community organizer focused on housing and social justice. Born in Djibouti, she speaks French, Somali, English, and Arabic. After immigrating to Maine, she canvassed for grassroots campaigns, worked as a paralegal, and provided direct support for adults with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health challenges.
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A New Venture Evolves
Inza Ouattara, a Maine resident for 17 years, is the state refugee coordinator for Catholic Charities. Jean-Pierre Koumounété moved to Maine 23 years ago and has worked as a house manager for Granite Bay Care for 17 years.
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Rooted in Community
Adilah Muhammad and Chris Aceto have prioritized affordability and safety during their two decades managing a portfolio of multifamily rentals.
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Keeping People Safe
In Ellsworth, Maine, where low winter temperatures average well below freezing, Healthy Acadia operates an overnight warming center for unhoused and unsafely housed community members to rest with warmth and nourishment during the coldest five months of the year.
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Expanding Access to Essential Health Services
A nonprofit providing no-cost medical care and dental services to uninsured adults faced a critical challenge: its building owner planned property changes that would displace the clinic.
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A Model for Coordinated Support
The dynamic Mainspring project in Kittery will combat poverty by offering support for housing, medical and mental health care, nutrition, clothing, employment, legal work, and more under one roof.
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