Twelve nonprofit leaders from across the state have been awarded grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Investing in Leaders of Color program.
The program supports nonprofit leaders at organizations serving communities of color and promoting racial equity in Maine. It provides one-on-one coaching, a stipend for professional development and operating costs and networking opportunities. Since its launch in 2019, 54 leaders representing 33 organizations have completed the program.
2024 grantees:
- Khadija Ahmed, Food for All Services
- Athena Bryce, Juneteenth Downeast
- Karen Castillo, Presente! Maine
- Alice Kabor, Hope Acts
- Bruce King, Maine Boys to Men
- Alda Lubota, Her Safety Net
- Alivia Moore, Niweskok
- Claudette Ndayinahaze, In Her Presence
- Adele Ngoy, Women United Around the World
- Rilwan Osman, Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services
- Archana Palaniappan, Nature Based Education Consortium
- Abdikhdar Shire, AK Health and Social Services
For more information about Investing in Leaders of Color, visit www.mainecf.org/iloc.
The Maine Community Foundation brings people and resources together to build a better Maine through strategic giving, community leadership, personalized service, local expertise and strong investments. To learn more about the foundation, visit www.mainecf.org.
