Mainers supporting Mainers impacted by immigration enforcement and detention.
Mainers for Humane Immigration is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) organization that provides aid to people impacted by immigration enforcement and detention.
We respond to the harms of our immigration system by providing direct support and helping people navigate resources during times of disruption and uncertainty. This includes detention support and limited assistance for households facing immediate impacts. Our work is grounded in care, shared responsibility, and a commitment to showing up when it matters most.
Through a network of volunteers and community partners, we respond to immediate needs while staying connected to what people are experiencing. As those needs shift, we adjust and expand our response to meet them.
About Our Work
Our Programs
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Commissary Assistance
We make monthly deposits into commissary accounts for people from Maine held in ICE detention. This support helps cover needs like hygiene items, food, writing materials and the ability to call home.
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Release Support
We assist with urgent needs when someone is released from ICE custody, such as paying for a bus ticket, or helping coordinate travel back home. We also provide bond gap payments when funds allow.
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Family Aid
Because of increased immigration enforcement and limited local resources, our mutual aid and family support efforts are concentrated in York County.
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Paper Bridges
We connect people in detention with volunteers through letter writing. These exchanges break isolation, build solidarity, and remind people they’re not alone.
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Resource Referrals
We connect individuals and families with trusted partners for additional or ongoing support. This can include funding for legal fees, bond support, family aid in areas we don’t cover, and public resources.
