EIN 84-3827549 | 100 Main St, Bangor, ME 04401 • (207) 941-2865
501(c)(3) Public Charity • Penobscot County, Maine

Building a Welcoming, Inclusive Community in Downeast & Central Maine.

Dedicated to ensuring asylum seekers, refugees, and new immigrant neighbors across greater Bangor receive community mentorship, dignified transitional support, language navigation, and legal clinic referrals.

✓ Official 501(c)(3) Charity (EIN 84-3827549)
✓ Serving Penobscot County & Greater Bangor, Maine
Welcoming Immigrant Neighbors - Bangor Field Operations
WIN-Bangor Operations Hub Bangor, ME
44.8012° N, 68.7778° W
Direct Community Impact
WIN-Bangor Mission

Empowering Immigrant & Refugee Families in Greater Bangor

Families Supported
420+
Refugees & asylum seekers guided
Municipalities
18
Across greater Bangor & Penobscot
Volunteer Hours
12,800
Dedicated to community integration
Free Services
100%
Never charging client families
Strategic Initiatives

Core Community Programs

Delivering measurable, lasting outcomes across Penobscot County & Greater Bangor, Maine.

Asylum Seeker Case Mentorship Comprehensive Support

Asylum Seeker Case Mentorship

Pairing newly arrived immigrant families with trained local mentors for healthcare enrollment, school registration, and community navigation.

  • Individualized Family Action Plans
  • School Registration & ELL Advocacy
  • Community Resource Referrals
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Community Housing & Household Setup Essential Needs

Community Housing & Household Setup

Connecting families with dignified rental housing, coordinating donated winter clothing drives, and setting up basic home essentials.

  • Landlord Partnership Network
  • Winter Gear & Footwear Drives
  • Emergency Food & Essentials Fund
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Language & Literacy Circles Skills & Connection

Language & Literacy Circles

Weekly peer conversational English circles, bilingual tutoring for school-age children, and adult vocational literacy workshops.

  • Conversational English Practice
  • Youth Homework Assistance Clubs
  • Driver's Permit Preparation
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Community Spotlight

The Community Welcome Center on Main Street

Located in historic downtown Bangor, our Welcome Center serves as a safe, hospitable hub where new Mainers meet with case mentors, attend English circles, and connect with legal and social service partners.

Downtown Hub
100 Main St, Bangor, ME
Bilingual Staff
English, French, Spanish, Lingala
Legal Clinics
Quarterly Pro Bono Partnerships
Community Library
Multilingual Educational Resources
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The Community Welcome Center on Main Street
Charitable Support

Invest in Meaningful Community Impact

100% of your tax-deductible gift directly funds programs in Penobscot County & Greater Bangor, Maine.

$40
Winter Essentials Kit
$100
Language Learning Circle
$250
Emergency Family Relocation
$500
Welcome Center Sponsorship
Your Selected Impact

Subsidizes educational workbooks and volunteer tutoring materials for 5 adult learners.

$100
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