NEW ENGLAND ARAB AMERICAN ORGANIZATION (NEAAO)

NEAAO seeks to bridge the culture gap for a healthier, better integrated community by offering services and programs that increase resiliency and prepare New Mainers to participate fully in the economic, political, and social life of their communities. The organization assists Arab immigrants in social integration through training for better opportunities in the workforce; advocate for Women’s rights to prevent domestic violence and isolation by supporting with challenges and education; works to allow every child to live life to its fullest by minimizing the risk of child abuse and substance abuse; and supports the higher education for teens.

"Ithasbeencriticalinhelpingusmeetfoodneedsinthecommunity,especially ashousingcostshaveescalatedandfamiliesstruggletoallocatetheirfundsfor housingandutilities.Foodisoftenwheretheyhavemorecontrol.Thenewest Afghanfamilieswhohavetransitionedoutoftheirone-yearresettlement assistancehavebeeninneedoffood,especiallyculturallypreferredfoods."