The organization says a ‘sustained funding shortfall, heavily impacted by the loss of federal funding’ forced the closure of the office at 24 Preble St., where it offered classes and support for new Mainers for more than 7 years.
Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
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Portland leaders frustrated over potential funding changes for immigrants
The city says it can’t pick up the slack if an executive order slashes federal funding for refugee services and the state follows through with plans to cut back its share of General Assistance.
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Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State
Arrest made in vandalism of Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
A 56-year-old man is facing 5 charges stemming from the break-in and vandalism that has temporarily closed the center.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Advocates warn a Trump presidency could be a threat to Maine immigrants
The president-elect has said he plans to oversee mass deportations when he takes office, and advocates are also worried about impacts on the asylum system.
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Documentary highlights futsal community in Kennedy Park
The young Portland director received the Emerging Maine Filmmaker Award for the project showing the community in one of Maine’s most diverse neighborhoods.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Executive director resigns from Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center
Reza Jalali is credited with leading the center to financial and organizational stability and launching a host of programs to improve the lives of new Mainers.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Hate groups are on the march in Maine
A three-month investigation by the Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram reveals that white nationalist groups are increasing their presence in Maine. Ignoring them would be a mistake, experts say.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Welcome Corps a welcome development
The new State Department program should help us to maximize our most precious resource: goodwill.
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Immigrant advocates in Maine praise new refugee resettlement program
The Welcome Corps will enlist private citizens to help resettle refugees but some wonder how it will interact with agencies that have been doing the work for decades.
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New program will help immigrant women achieve professional goals
The program will prepare women and girls to pursue professional goals and small business ownership.