“I continue to be very impressed with the outstanding work the Center has been doing to promote progress in overcoming prejudices, biases and stereotypes that prevent us from reaching our full potential as one human family. Keep up the great work that provides hope and inspiration for all of us working for the advancement of civil rights in Maine and throughout the world.” – 2011 Donor, Augusta, ME
Ten Reasons to Give
- Everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
- The Center continually brings people together to condemn acts of bias and hate.
- Children deserve to attend school in a safe and welcoming learning environment.
- In 2009, the Center provided over 10,000 students in more than 60 schools the skills and confidence to safely intervene when they witness bullying or harassment.
- All residents should be able to live comfortably in their own neighborhoods.
- In 2010, the Center introduced our New Migration Project in cities across the United States in an effort to reverse the rising anti-immigrant sentiment nationally.
- Employees should treat all their colleagues respectfully.
- In 2011, the Center will expand our Healing Hospitals project so all patients in Maine receive the highest quality of care regardless of their identity.
- The Center advocates for legislation that protects individuals’ civil rights from broadening the federal hate crime statutes to promoting marriage equality.
- Send a strong message that there is no place for hate in our communities.
The Center is a 501c(3) tax-exempt organization. All donations are tax-deductible.