Network Stories

Maine has many active networks. These stories illustrate how enthusiasm, trust and shared responsibility help these networks move closer to their common vision.

Maine Cultural Affairs Council

An alliance of Maine's seven statewide cultural agencies, committed to advancing the health of the arts, humanities, science and culture in Maine.

Advancing life-long learning>

Community Caring Collaborative

A grassroots collaboration that has created a system of care for at-risk infants, young children, and their families in Washington County, Maine.

Building on existing support systems>

Maine Farm to School Network

Building local webs of communication and coordination close to the schools and communities that are the foundation of this very special local foods movement. Linking diverse networks>

Maine Partners for Cool Communities

Focused on solving global warming one Maine community at a time, moving towards a tipping point of change for climate protection and energy efficiency.

Building community-based solutions>

Portland North Land Trust Collaborative

Invested in working together to broaden their conservation impact and at the same time, maintain local community connections.
Strengthening regional land conservation>

Maine Woods Consortium

Bringing together non-profit organizations, businesses and government agencies to advance a “triple bottom line approach” to the Maine Woods region.
Seeking cross-sector initiatives>

York County Foster Care Collaborative

Helping young people in York County as they transition from foster care to adulthood.

Building a web of connections and resources>

The Northern Forest Tourism Network

Sharing information and promoting collaboration among the many organizations in the Northern Forest region focused on rural destination tourism initiatives.

Developing and expanding tourism>

Oral Health Funders

The Oral Health Funders focus on promoting systemic changes that will result in improved oral health for all Maine people. Impacting overall health and quality of life>

Eat Local Foods Coalition

Working with others interested in food or farm issues toward a common goal: more Maine foods on Maine tables more often.

Seeking social change >

Franklin County Community College Network

Working together to provide adults a broad range of affordable educational and training opportunities at multiple sites in their local communities.

Building pathways >
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Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine

Protecting the people of Maine from toxic chemical exposure is a shared responsibility.
A proactive approach >
Environmental Funder's Network

Environmental Funders Network

Providing opportunities for environmental funders to exchange information and explore new ways of funding.
Why committed leadership matters >
Nonprofit Sector Viability Cooperative

Nonprofit Sector Viability Collaboration

Focused on supporting the nonprofit sector during the economic downturn, the Collaboration has demonstrated that trust is a key element to a successful network.
Dedication to nonprofit success >