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Housing, English classes, and individualized support for asylum seekers in Southern Maine.

Immigrant support through housing, English classes and other resources in Greater Portland, Maine

10/15/2026

Work permit fees have increased, and FAME has helped us with something amazing.

For asylum seekers working toward employment and financial stability, this support can make a meaningful difference. We’re grateful to FAME for helping ease this financial burden and proud to help our clients access resources that move them closer to their goals.

10/08/2026

🎶 Mark your calendars for music in support of Hope Acts!

Next Friday, October 16, Zoë Krohne and Willie Sordillo will bring their unique blend of jazz, folk, pop, and original music to HopeGateWay for an uplifting benefit concert!

A love offering will be collected to support Hope Acts' mission of housing asylum seekers and helping immigrants succeed.

Refreshments will also be available by donation.
Come enjoy great music while supporting a great cause! 🧡🎷

10/02/2026

We’ve got some exciting news for coffee lovers & Hope Acts supporters…

Coveside Coffee in Portland is generously supporting Hope Acts as the beneficiary of its punch card program throughout the month of October!

This means when you fill up your punch card, you’ll have the option to get a free drink OR ask Coveside to donate $10 to Hope Acts 🫶 Thank you so much to Coveside for your support!

📍 28 Vannah Ave, Portland, ME 04103

09/22/2026

We have an announcement!!

After more than a year of renovations, Hope House is ready to welcome our new residents, staff, and clients! We are thrilled to return to a safe, healthy, and welcoming space.

What hasn’t changed is our commitment to providing free, accessible services to people seeking asylum in our community.

Please help us spread the word! 💜

09/17/2026

As part of our 6 week Summer English Program, students, staff, and clients were invited to take part in a few fun and festive Experiential Learning Projects (ELPs) this summer! These cultural outings allow our English students to take their education outside of their remote classrooms to interact with the larger Southern Maine community, and engage in "real world" English conversation.

A huge thanks to MaineHealth for providing tickets to a sold-out Portland Hearts of Pine soccer match in July. The opportunity to attend such a beloved international pastime was an incredibly joyous experience.

A special thanks to Theresa McCarthy, one of our longtime lead volunteer English instructors, who organized a trip to the Portland Farmers' Market in August. The dedication, creativity, and attentiveness of our entirely volunteer teaching team is what makes HHELP such a success!

09/14/2026

Classes begin today for our remote English Language Program! Don’t worry — admissions is ongoing and you can register anytime for these FREE classes🫶📚

Learn English from home on your phone, or any other device you have access to😊

Register here:
https://hopeacts.org/education/

09/03/2026

We are honored that the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine has chosen Hope Acts as a co-recipient of their 2026 Gerda Haas Award for Excellence in Human Rights Education and Leadership, the Center’s highest honor.

Madeleine Saucier, our Executive Director, is accompanied by three other phenomenal women as award recipients – Sue Roche of the Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project, Mufalo Chitam, of the Maine Immigrants’ Rights Coalition, and Claudette Ndayininahaze of In Her Presence.

All are recognized for their leadership in advancing human dignity, strengthening communities, and expanding opportunities for immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers throughout Maine.

09/02/2026

Thank you amjamboafrica for this amazing article on Celebrating Home and the renovation of Hope House🫶

We are almost complete, and are currently set to reopen October 1st!

08/27/2026

Thank you to our friends at coffeemeupportland for your generous donation we picked up last week ❤️ We appreciate your support in funding our work!

08/19/2026

Hi! I’m Emma, and I’ve been Hope Acts’ communications intern this summer. This week, I had the opportunity to present my summer work at USM, where I’m a senior marketing major.

Hope Acts has given me the opportunity to dive into the nonprofit world over the past few months—from helping promote Celebrating Home to crafting email newsletters for our amazing supporters (and lots more in between!).

It’s been an incredible summer, and I’m honored to continue this important work throughout the fall. ❤️

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14 Sherman Street
Portland, ME
04101

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm

Website

http://hopeacts.org/

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