Mainers supporting Mainers impacted by immigration enforcement and detention.

About Us

Mainers for Humane Immigration supports people from Maine in ICE detention and households impacted by immigration enforcement. We operate Maine's only ongoing commissary program for people from Maine in ICE detention and are currently the only nonprofit dedicated specifically to serving immigrant communities in York County.

Through direct support, mutual aid, and community action, we meet immediate needs while working toward an immigration system that values dignity, humanity, and freedom.

What We Do

  • Commissary Funding

    Life in ICE detention is harsh, and people often lack access to even basic necessities. Our monthly commissary program helps people purchase supplemental food, drinking water, hygiene products, warm clothing, and other essentials that help preserve health, dignity, and a sense of normalcy when little else is within their control while in detention.

  • Household Assistance

    We provide individualized support to households in Sanford and surrounding York County communities impacted by immigration detention and enforcement. Assistance is tailored to each household's needs and may include emergency financial assistance, resource navigation, referrals, and ongoing support. Offerinf some stability during times of crisis.

  • Connection & Communication

    Detention can be incredibly isolating. We exchange letters and messages with many of the people we support in ICE detention, offering encouragement, answering questions, and providing advocacy. We also fund phone and tablet accounts so individuals can stay connected with their families and loved ones. We keep families connected throughout detention.

  • Education And Advocacy

    We bring people together through advocacy, volunteer opportunities, community events, and public education, helping build relationships, strengthen communities, and create a Maine where people of every culture and nationality are welcomed, valued, and encouraged to share their traditions and experiences.

Every decision we make is shaped by the people we serve.

Our Immigrant Advisory Board is made up entirely of people with lived experience navigating the immigration system, including immigration detention, family separation, and building a new life in Maine. Their experiences help shape our programs, identify emerging needs, and ensure our work reflects the realities facing immigrant communities every day.

Our Impact

Your Gift Makes an Immediate Impact

Your generosity helps fund the programs that provide direct support, connection, and hope to people impacted by immigration detention and enforcement.

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