About Us

Mano en Mano is a small, community based organization in Maine. We are a tax-exempt organization with 501 (c) 3 status from the IRS. Our office and resource center is located in the coastal town of Milbridge in Washington County. We are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Mission

Mano en Mano's mission is "to build a strong and diverse community in Downeast Maine by working with diverse populations to provide affordable housing and educational opportunities, remove barriers to health and social services and to advocate for social justice."

History

Ten years ago the small, coastal Maine town of Milbridge experienced a rapid influx of Latino/s immigrant workers. These workers from Mexico and Honduras decided to leave the "migrant stream" and settle here with their families. Through the foresight and hard work of several members of the community, language and culture exchanges were started. This helped to diffuse cultural misunderstandings and bring diverse members of the community together to talk about how they could help one another. The original partnership operated with a fiscal sponsorship and continued to build relationships and create a history of service and support for the Latino community.

In 2005, we underwent a change in leadership, incorporated with the state as a nonprofit and received 501(c) 3 tax-exempt status from the IRS. Today, Mano en Mano continues to build bridges of understanding, provide language and cultural training, and serve as a resource center for the community.