Deepening our commitment to asylum seekers & immigrants
Hope Acts work is rooted in our strong belief that asylum seekers and immigrants deserve an opportunity to thrive in the U.S. Our apartment building in downtown Portland ME, Hope House, is both a home for asylum seekers and a space where we provide English classes and individualized support.
COVID-19 RELATED SERVICE UPDATES (January 2021)
- For the health and safety of Hope House residents and Hope Acts staff & volunteers, please make an appointment before coming to our office.
- Hope House English Language Program (HHELP) – Remote English classes continue on a rolling basis. Click here to sign up for English Classes. To register: contact eliodor@hopeacts.org or 207-409-7952. Questions about HHELP, contact sarah@hopeacts.org or 207-460-3730.
- Work Permit Form Assistance is offered by appointment only on Wednesday afternoons (no walk-ins!) Please call 207-274-6005. French/Portuguese speakers contact: 207-409-7952. Leave your name and phone number. You will be contacted and scheduled for an appointment.
Inquiries related to Hope Acts Programs please call 207-274-6005 or email julie@hopeacts.org.
Portuguese and French speakers may contact eliodor@hopeacts.org, or text/call 207-409-7952.
For more information about Hope Acts, to make a donation, volunteer, or other inquiries, please call 207-228-1140 or martha@hopeacts.org.
Hope House Transitional Housing
Hope House is the first American home for up to 13 adult asylum seekers. Hope House residents are encouraged to engage with Portland’s people and places and take advantage of the many resources offered both in-house and by others.
HHELP – English Language Program
The Hope House English Language Program (HHELP) offers adult ESOL students an opportunity to develop and practice their reading, writing, listening and spoken English Language skills in small, supportive classes.
ASAP – Asylum Seeker Assistance Program
The Asylum Seeker Assistance Program (ASAP) is open to any asylum seeker needing help accessing services or understanding/completing documents.
Get Involved
Hope Acts programs are possible because of the generous support of donors and volunteers. In 2019, volunteers contributed over 8,700 hours to Hope Acts.
Would you like to volunteer? We invite you to find out more about the many meaningful ways you can get more involved.
Learn more about Hope Acts
Hope Acts’ 2019 annual report shows that although the year was a very uncertain time for asylum seekers, they responded with hope and resiliency. We are grateful to our community for standing with immigrants and helping us meet their needs. Please contact us if you would like more information.
