Finding Our Voices Received $80,000 in September Grants
Five organizations contributed to the nonprofit's efforts to support Maine abuse survivors.
Updated on Oct. 2, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Finding Our Voices secured $80,000 in grant funding throughout September 2026 to support survivor-led initiatives across Maine. The funds aim to address urgent needs for domestic abuse survivors, including housing assistance and prevention programs.
Why it matters
The organization notes that rising gas prices and limited affordable housing have created significant barriers for abuse survivors in the region. This influx of capital helps the nonprofit provide critical material support like security deposits and dental care.
The funding includes individual grants of $25,000, $20,000, $20,000, $10,000, and $5,000 from five distinct donors. These grants support statewide programs including school-based teen dating abuse prevention.
The players
Finding Our Voices
This Maine-based nonprofit operates survivor-led programs and educational initiatives to prevent teen dating abuse.
Patrisha McLean
She is the leader of Finding Our Voices and was recognized as a 2026 Outstanding Woman in Business.
The details
The nonprofit directs these funds toward essential survivor services such as security deposits, dental care, and educational outreach in schools. Patrisha McLean, who was named a 2026 Outstanding Woman in Business, leads the organization in its efforts to assist survivors throughout Maine.
Timeline
September 2026: The nonprofit received a total of $80,000 in grant funding.
October 2, 2026: A film screening and discussion will be held at the Portland Museum of Art.
October 3, 2026: A film screening and discussion will be held at the Maine Film Center in Waterville.
Market Landscape
The funding extends the nonprofit's capacity to mitigate the impact of the Maine housing market affordability crisis on vulnerable populations. This philanthropic support highlights the reliance of social service providers on diverse funding streams to address systemic economic barriers.
Residents seeking assistance can access resources for security deposits and dental care through the nonprofit's programs. These funds directly increase the availability of immediate material support for survivors navigating housing and transportation obstacles.
The takeaway
Donations remain a vital lifeline for small nonprofits tackling complex social issues like domestic abuse. Readers can support these missions by engaging with community-based educational events and film screenings.
Further reading
Learn more about local support efforts at the Philanthropy section.
More information
For more information on the organization's programs, visit the Nonprofit information website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Bangor Daily News.
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