Community Partners

Here are some of MOFF’s favorite nonprofits and advocacy organizations doing incredible work:

Portland Trails is a nonprofit urban land trust that transforms Greater Portland into a healthier and better-connected community through a 70+ mile trail network.

Outdoor Afro is committed to connecting Black people with nature and changing the face of leadership in the outdoors.

Rippleffect’s mission is to promote youth development and leadership through adventure, healthy communities, and living sustainably.

Maine Public is our state’s leading source of trusted insight and content about Maine and the world. Every day, Maine Public connects the people of Maine and our region to each other and to the world through the open exchange of information, ideas, and cultural content.

Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation promotes year-round education and training for individuals with disabilities in order to develop skills, enhance independence, and provide enjoyment through active recreation.

Visit Portland enriches Greater Portland’s economy through tourism marketing and promotion, elevating community businesses, and a commitment to an inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future for all.

SPACE is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a safe space for creatives to make and showcase, artistic works.

The mission of Northeast Historic Film is to collect, preserve, and share moving images of interest to the people of northern New England.

Maine Film Center is a non-profit organization supporting the film community through showcasing contemporary, classic, and independent films. They are also creators of the Maine International Film Festival, an annual screening of international films that spotlights Maine and New England filmmakers’ works.

Indigo Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting Maine-based artists of African descent to artists of color from different parts of the world.

The World Trails Network is a global organization registered as a non-profit organization in the United States of America and Switzerland. This organization is committed to educating environmental conservation, inspiring engagement, and celebration, of trails everywhere, for everyone.

Girls on the Run Maine is a non-profit organization originating from but independent of the International Girls on the Run organization. Girls on the Run Maine provides girls in early education with enjoyable physical exercise programs that will encourage confidence and perseverance and prepare them for life.

Maine Coast Heritage Trust is a non-profit land conservation organization supporting coastal communities by making the coast of Maine more accessible to all and protecting it from climate change.

The Maine Audubon is Maine’s oldest and is still its largest wildlife conservation organization. The mission of this organization is to educate and spread awareness to Mainers about Maine wildlife information, environmental policies, and their ongoing conservation projects.

The Portland Gear Hub is a non-profit store specializing in biking and outdoor gear equipment created by Ketcha Outdoors, a 501c3 youth outdoors organization. Their mission is to provide more affordable outdoor gear and information on gear to help create a more safe, sustainable, and accessible outdoor community.

Maine Outdoor Brands unites business leaders and entrepreneurs in raising awareness of Maine’s outdoor recreation economy and strengthens Maine’s outdoor product/service companies through knowledge sharing, collaborative marketing and commerce efforts, and access to professional resources.

The Wilderness Rescue Team is an all-volunteer, non-profit corporation whose mission is to provide search and technical rescue and medical help in the wilderness in Maine.

The AOEC Maine is a non-profit organization that provides outdoor, adaptive, recreational activities and educational programs for people with disabilities. With three locations in Maine, their programs are open and available to all people of all ages and abilities.

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine is working to expand biking in Maine, improve bike and pedestrian safety, pass bike- and pet-friendly laws, and spread a love of being active to children and adults alike.

Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation promotes year-round education and training for individuals with disabilities in order to develop skills, enhance independence, and provide enjoyment through active recreation.

SailMaine is a local non-profit providing access for all to Portland’s waterfront. SailMaine offers training in multiple sailing levels and access to sailing for the entire community.

Carrabassett Region NEMBA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the building and maintenance of a sustainable mountain bike trail network in Carrabassett Valley and surrounding areas.