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Please click or tap on each state and region to expand. You may submit one (1) online ballot with up to five (5) different nonprofit organizations. Votes may be on the ballot or write-ins or a combination of both, but cannot total more than five (5).

- Good Shepherd Food Bank
  Good Shepherd Food Bank was established in 1981 and works to eliminate hunger in Maine. Through food donation programs, volunteer efforts, and community outreach, they are a vital resource for those facing food insecurity.
  
  Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation
  Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation provides year-round education and training for individuals with disabilities, developing skills, fostering independence, and enabling enjoyment via adaptive sports.
  
  Tree Street Youth
  Tree Street Youth is a year-round program that serves 500 youth Pre-K through seniors in high school with programming that includes academics, empowerment, college access, leadership, enrichment, and mentorship.
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- Houlton Humane Society
  The Houlton Humane Society strives to aid and comfort strayed, neglected, and abandoned companion animals. The purpose of the shelter is to prevent cruelty and to encourage and educate humane treatment towards animals.
  
  Katahdin Area Trails (OSI)
  The goal of Katahdin Area Trails is to grow exceptional non-motorized trail experiences and a vibrant, welcoming trails community in Maine's Katahdin Region.
  
  Piscataquis Regional Food Center
  The mission of the Piscataquis Regional Food Center is to connect rural people to sources of healthy food and stimulate the local agricultural economy.
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- Ember's Paws of Hope
  Ember's Paws of Hope is dedicated to providing emotional and mental-health support to first responders, veterans, and healthcare professionals through the unconditional love and companionship of therapy dogs.
  
  Maine Needs
  Maine Needs takes in the best of your gently used essentials and reallocates them, at no cost, to people who are lacking access to basic need items including clothing, shoes, winter gear, household items, cleaning supplies, and hygiene items.
  
  Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute
  The mission of the Olympia Snowe Women's Leadership Institute is to raise the confidence and aspirations of high school girls by helping them develop the skills needed to be leaders in their lives, families, careers, and communities.
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- Camp CaPella
  Camp CaPella is a lakefront summer camp that provides diverse recreational and educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  
  The Grand Theater
  The Grand Theater is an iconic Art Deco theater in Downeast, Maine, that fosters social interaction and growth in artists and audiences through the arts, entertainment, and education.
  
  The Messenger Animal Rescue
  The Messenger Animal Rescue is an animal rescue dedicated to helping stray, abandoned, surrendered, and abused animals.
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- Augusta Teen Center Boys & Girls Clubs
  The Augusta Teen Center is dedicated to inspiring youth to reach their full potential and become active, engaged members of their community, providing a nurturing environment where teens can explore new interests, develop critical life skills, and build meaningful relationships.
  
  Skowhegan Community Food Cupboard
  The Skowhegan Community Food Cupboard's mission is to provide access to nutritious food for all members of the community, regardless of income.
  
  State YMCA Camp of Maine
  Founded in 1915, the YMCA Camp of Maine has been dedicated to fulfilling the principles symbolized by the YMCA triangle, the development of mind, body, and spirit for all.
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- AIO Food & Energy Assistance
  AIO is working to address food and energy insecurity in Knox County and strives to provide the services that are vital to a family's health and well-being.
  
  Maine Farmland Trust
  Maine Farmland Trust protects farmland, supports farmers, and advances the future of farming. Their goal is to protect Maine farmland and revitalize Maine's rural landscape by keeping agricultural lands working and helping farmers and communities thrive.
  
  New Hope Midcoast
  New Hope Midcoast offers advocacy, prevention, and education services to individuals affected by domestic abuse, dating violence and stalking.
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- Empty Arms of Greater Bangor
  Empty Arms of Greater Bangor's mission is to serve those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or in the first few months of life.
  
  Maine Veterans Project
  The Maine Veterans Project offers a variety of programs and services for Maine veterans. Their mission is to help Maine veterans through direct support programs, recreation, and activities aimed at helping to reignite camaraderie.
  
  Penobscot Theatre Company
  Penobscot Theatre Company creates extraordinary theatrical experiences that engage and inspire the community, fostering a better quality of life in the heart of Maine.
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- Caring Unlimited
  Caring Unlimited is York County's Domestic Violence Resource Center offering direct support and safety planning services to anyone impacted by domestic violence, along with prevention education, training, and professional consultation.
  
  Seeds of Hope Neighborhood Center
  Seeds of Hope's mission is to provide support, resources, and hope to those in need, addressing critical issues such as housing, food insecurity, safety, and access to resources.
  
  Vet2Vet Maine
  Vet2Vet Maine is committed to alleviating social isolation and loneliness among Maine's veterans and linking them to needed services. Vet2Vet Maine offers support, companionship, a friend who understands, and a link to services to lonely and socially isolated veterans.
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- Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire
  The Animal Rescue League of New Hampshire is an animal shelter that serves over 2,000 pets and the people who care for them each year, offering community outreach programs, a pet food pantry, and low-cost spay/neuter clinics.
  
  Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Services, Inc.
  Bridges: Domestic & Sexual Violence Support Services, Inc. is dedicated to helping victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Southern New Hampshire. Their services include crisis intervention, emergency shelter, support groups, education, court advocacy, and a variety of support programs.
  
  Thrive Survivor Support Center
  Thrive Survivor Support Center's mission is to serve survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, elder abuse, stalking, and human trafficking and child abuse through empowerment, safety, and support; and to promote prevention through education in Merrimack County, New Hampshire.
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- 45th Parallel Emergency Medical Services
  The 45th Parallel EMS is a regional nonprofit ambulance agency that provides paramedic level emergency care. They respond to medical emergencies, including medical transfers, vehicle accidents, ATV accidents, snowmobile accidents, and more.
  
  Helping Hands North
  Helping Hands North works to provide food, clothing, and supplies to families in need in Northern Coos County.
  
  Two Rivers Relief for Cancer
  Two Rivers Relief for Cancer was established in 2006 to relieve the burden of extra expenses and loss of income for North Country community members affected by cancer.
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- Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation
  The Blue Ocean Society for Marine Conservation's mission is to protect marine life through research, education, and inspiring action.
  
  The Chase Home
  The Chase Home's mission is to provide supportive and restorative residential and family services to at-risk youth in a safe and nurturing environment.
  
  The Upper Room
  The Upper Room is a family resource center offering programs, education, services, and resources for individuals, parents, teens, and young adults to lead healthy, self-sufficient lives.
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