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MAE Organization For The Homeless

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Martinha, founder of Mae has herself studied and personally benefited from these amazing programs.

Through our programs, we envision our at-risk friends breaking out of the cycle of homelessness and become thriving, self-sufficient citizens contributing back to society. The mission of the MAE Organization is to promote healing and mental wellness for at-risk individuals and those affected by homelessness by providing basic life needs such as food, shelter and support while uplifting the spirit with therapeutic services which focus on the wellness of each individual. MÃE RIGHT NOW:
• Opened a Wellness Center.
• Provide over 300 hot meals and
toiletries on a weekly basis.
• Practiced street outreach.
• Provided hotel placement and
travel accommodations.
• Provided holistic programs.
• Expanded Housing Stabilizing
Program.
• Coordinated placement of individuals in detox centers.
• Provided assistant to disaster victims.
• Collaborated and created partnerships with several organizations and sponsors.
• Recognized by the major of Providence for our efforts in TAKE BACK PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AMERICA” program.
• Provided public education on homelessness.
• Coordinated job training and

Why has chosen holistic therapeutic programs:
Expressive Arts programs have been proven worldwide to be extremely beneficial in hospitals and different facilities in the healing process of aids, cancer patients, alcohol dependency, children and adults with ADD /ADHD and many other ailments. "I believe we must first heal within emotionally so that we can function outwardly in our ever fast paced world and environments". If our homeless population is not able to have more access to healing programs like ours, although housing and jobs may become available, without having healed or be at best “balanced” the chains of depression and anxiety these individuals will be unable to break the cycle. SERVICES
FOOD SERVICES
WELLNESS PROGRAMS
COUNSELING
TREATMENT GROUP Partnerships
COGNITIVE THERAPY
STREET OUTREACH

10/20/2026

Our campout may be over, but over the coming days, we'll share our campers personal reasons for joining us, how they felt, and what they learned while standing in solidarity with our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

I participated in this campout because, as Executive Director, I have a platform to elevate the voices and challenges of those experiencing homelessness. This experience provided firsthand perspective to share with funders, legislators, and advocates. While public attention often focuses on high-level concerns like cold weather, critical daily logistics- such as charging mobile devices, storing medication safely, and accessing restrooms- are often overlooked. -Marlene

I camped with Mae because I think it's important to show solidarity with those experiencing homelessness. This staged campout raised awareness, which is crucial because the voices of people living an unhoused reality often fall on deaf ears among a general public that can’t—or won’t—relate to them. Now we can better advocate with empathy. By sleeping out, we were able to draw attention to the topic of unsheltered people, and also collect donations for our center, the pantry, and hot meals. -Allison

There's still time to show your support during our October Campout Sponsorship Period.
https://donorbox.org/events/967734/steps/choose_tickets

10/18/2026

Each week we are continually reminded of the incredible kindness and generosity that exists within our community!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Saint Xavier Church for the time, energy, and hard work its wonderful volunteers put into preparing approximately 120–130 bagged lunches for our neighbors in need!

To everyone at Saint Xavier Church who helped organize, prepare, and package these lunches, THANK YOU! Your compassion, generosity, and dedication make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

10/16/2026

Trunk or Treat Food Drive here are the MAE Center!

Join us for a Trunk or Treat Food Drive to help stock the MAE pantry and support our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
We'll have a decorated car, Halloween costumes, fun music, and candy to share with visitors. It's a small, festive way to bring our community together while collecting much-needed food donations.
🥫 Help Us Fill Our Pantry!
We're collecting shelf-stable food items, including:
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned soups, vegetables, and fruit
Pasta, rice, and pasta sauce
Canned tuna, chicken, and beans
Breakfast cereal and oatmeal
Macaroni and cheese

10/15/2026

Community Coming Together to Make a Difference!

At MAE Organization, we are continually reminded of the incredible kindness and generosity that exists within our community.

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Cumberland High School and Saint Xavier Church for the time, energy, and hard work they put into preparing bagged lunches for our neighbors in need.

🥪 Cumberland High School prepared approximately 140–150 bagged lunches!

🥪 Saint Xavier Church prepared approximately 120–130 bagged lunches!

That's nearly 270 lunches prepared with care, compassion, and a genuine desire to help others!

We also want to recognize and thank Tumbling, who generously donated nearly all the supplies needed to make these lunches possible!

Every sandwich made and every lunch packed,represents something bigger: a community that cares about its neighbors.

To the students, volunteers, organizers, and everyone who contributed their time and resources, THANK YOU! Your hard work makes a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.

💜 Together, we are making our community a more compassionate place, one lunch at a time.

10/12/2026

Our MAE Organization Campout experience certainly sparked conversations and deeper understandings and the lessons we took away continue to inspire us.

There's still time to show your support as our sponsorships remain open through October 31. Your support can help MAE continue its mission of assisting individuals and families facing homelessness and hardship.

Thank you for standing with MAE and helping us turn awareness into meaningful action. Sponsor here: https://donorbox.org/events/967734/steps/choose_tickets

10/07/2026

The Campout may have lasted one night, but the conversation doesn’t end there.

We’ll soon be sharing more from the people who participated with more photos, experiences, observations, and reflections on what they noticed during the night and what stayed with them afterward.

BIG Shoutout to our Executive Director Marlene who stayed up all night to ensure we were all kept safe!

10/06/2026

In addition to our Campout this past weekend, the Newport Polo Charity Match was held on October 3rd.
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the match, spend time together, and support the MAE Organization!
We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make this special day possible. Great people, a great time, and a wonderful cause!
Here are a few of our favorite moments from the day.

10/05/2026

THANK YOU TO OUR CAMPERS & SPONSORS!

What an incredible weekend! We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Campout and to everyone who sponsored our campers and supported this event.

Your willingness to spend the night outside, share the experience, start conversations, and support MAE helps bring greater awareness to the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness in our community.

We have so much more to share! Over the next few weeks, we’ll be posting photos, reflections, and moments from the Campout so you can see more of what made the night so meaningful.

And our fundraising isn’t over yet. Sponsorships for the Campout will remain open through October 31, so there is still time to support our campers and help MAE continue serving individuals and families in our community.

To everyone who camped, sponsored, donated, shared, volunteered, or cheered us on—thank you for being part of it. We couldn’t do this work without you

10/02/2026

Before our campers spend the night outside tomorrow night , they’ll have an opportunity to prepare. They can check the weather, choose what to wear, bring a sleeping bag, and pack the things they think they’ll need to get through the night.

But that preparation also gives us something important to think about:
What if sleeping outside wasn’t planned?

For someone experiencing homelessness, there may not be time, money, resources, or even a safe place to properly prepare for the night ahead.

THERE IS STILL TIME TO SIGN UP. Will You Camp Out With Us from Saturday 10/3 8 PM to 8 AM on Sunday 10/4? We will be camping at Woodridge Church 30 Jackson Road in Cranston. Want to join us? Email [email protected] to sign up.

Can’t spend the night? Sponsor a camper. Visit https://donorbox.org/events/967734/steps/choose_tickets or scan the QR code to access the sponsor form. There is also a space to include the name of a specific camper if you have chosen someone to sponsor.

Address

1221 Reservoir Avenue
Cranston, RI
02920

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm

Website

https://www.maeorganization.org/

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