2024-05-15T12:24:04-00:00 2023-12-31 272101462 SELF 677 SALEM ST GROVELAND MA 01834 990 2023-01-01 475574330 NEW ENGLAND ARAB AMERICAN ORGANIZATION NEWE 2073470249 P O BOX 1812 PORTLAND ME 04104 WALID MOUMNEH VICE PRESIDENT 2073470249 2024-05-15 true WALID MOUMNEH XXX-XX-XXXX Margaret J Muench P00127596 9783746176 2024-05-15 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z WALID MOUMNEH P O BOX 1812 PORTLAND ME 04104 729460 false X WWW.NEAAO.ORG X 2015 ME SEE SCHEDULE O 15 15 8 0 513486 729460 0 0 0 513486 729460 0 0 275611 370062 0 0 101608 139915 377219 509977 136267 219483 331632 563022 11907 331632 551115 X SEE SCHEDULE O false false 29985 NEAAO has worked very closely with DHHS and other organizations on Covid-19 support at home and quarantine shelters, sharing education and information, distribution of PPE and vaccinations. These services were delivered in a culturally sensitive way in Arabic to support all refugees and immigrants. In May, NEAAO hosted a Eid Al-Fitr celebration which for over 200 families. NEAAO has been helping neighbors get the resources they need to stay healthy and safe. We distributed aid to over 500 families, provided meals to over 50 families in quarantine, and continue to support families. We produced posters and brochures in Arabic to ensure information is accessible NEAAO created support avenues for new Mainers to thrive in the Lakes Region of Maine. Working with Through These Doors we established a strong safety net and community. Our work ensures access to human and emergency services identifying supportive allies understanding the challenges of moving to rural Maine areas. 113670 NEAAO works hard to empower women, children, and teens through aspirational programs, health and wellness, domestic abuse prevention, education, and career opportunities. NEAAO welcomes new refugees and immigrants coming into Maine and supports their needs with resource opportunities and education. Resources support community members in transition into Maine communities, and is based on expressed needs of new Maine families and youth.NEAAO is also engaging teens in leadership and mentoring roles for younger community members. 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In this safe space, we build a supportive community by eliminating barriers in culture and language through interactive opportunities with the community. Form 990, Part III, Section 1, Line 1 In this way, NEAAO can create a roadmap to educate and prepare a new generation of Arab Americans who enrich the diversity of our community and positively contribute to the growth and prosperity of our great state and country.Unlike other organizations, NEAAO is not only a service provider. As cultural brokers, NEAAO is proactively identifying the root causes of exclusion and social challenges. Knowing that leaders in the organization share the same culture and language as the people we serve allows us to better support our clients in bridging the culture gap and easing inclusion into society.Knowing the struggles of the Arab community, New England Arab American Organizations main goal is to have a hub in multiple cities to serve the Arabic communities there. We are using the Iceberg model to provide not only essential needs but to support clients through struggles with culture, traditions, language, and gender.