Organization: Equality Community Center
Mission: The Equality Community Center is a collaborative workplace for LGBTQ+ and allied social justice seeking non-profit organizations. We strive to provide a safer and more inclusive gathering space with social and educational programming for all, while supporting the most marginalized in our communities.
Recent Accomplishment: The ECC is proud to be in the final stretch of its capital campaign with $250,000 left to raise of the original $4M goal. The campaign has provided the critical resources to purchase and renovate the original Maine Savings Bank located on Casco Street in downtown Portland, transforming it into a safe and welcoming hub for Maine's LGBTQ+ community. With 22,000 sqft of office, meeting, event and social/programmatic space, the Center is now home to 16 different LGBTQ+ and social justice-focused non-profit orgs. The third and final priority of the campaign is to support the planning and development of Maine's first affordable senior housing complex offering supportive services for LGBTQ+ older adults. The goal for breaking ground is this fall with occupancy planned for Spring 2026.