{"id":14062,"date":"2026-01-22T12:36:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T17:36:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/heartsofpine\/?post_type=sec_news&#038;p=14062"},"modified":"2026-08-03T13:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T17:42:29","slug":"community-statement-jan-26","status":"publish","type":"sec_news","link":"https:\/\/sportsengine-develop.go-vip.net\/heartsofpine\/news\/2026\/01\/22\/community-statement-jan-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Club Statement on current events affecting Mainers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lead with your heart. It\u2019s a motto inspired by Maine. It\u2019s who Mainers are. We always find a way to show up for each other. We are compassionate neighbors building a culture of belonging regardless of background, finding ways to support one another when it matters most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our city, state, and soccer community are stronger because of their diversity, and the growth of the game in Maine is directly linked to its immigrant population.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now more than ever, we believe in community building, not breaking. Many Mainers need support, and many more are looking for ways to help. The way that so many Mainers are rallying around their neighbors in need is proof of how compassionate this community is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will continue to cultivate spaces where all are welcome, and to use soccer as a force for good in the city and state we call home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please continue to look out for one another, and join us in supporting organizations doing meaningful work to provide direct support to families and individuals in need. Find a list of resources below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Know your rights:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ilapmaine.org\/\">Immigrant Legal Advocacy Project (ILAP) <\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ilapmaine.org\/know-your-rights\">\u201cKnow Your Rights<\/a>\u201d overview<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aclumaine.org\/\">ACLU Maine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maineimmigrantrights.org\/mirc-resource-hub\/\">Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition (MIRC)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are interested, here are some resources on where to volunteer and places to give:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maineneeds.org\/\">Maine Needs\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mainehealth.org\/maine-medical-center\/healthy-communities-mainehealth-maine-medical-center\/mainehealth-food-pantry-portland\">MaineHealth Food Pantry Portland<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foundationforpps.org\/\">Foundation for Portland Public Schools<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodforallservices.org\/\">Food For All Services, Food Pantry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.presentemaine.org\/\">Presente! Maine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/projectreliefme.com\/\">Project Relief Maine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com\/s\/-ykWC9roZ2s2KjPvI3iqHqhNG4?domain=url1005.email.actionnetwork.org\">Maine Solidarity Fund<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lead with your heart. It\u2019s a motto inspired by Maine. It\u2019s who Mainers are. We always find a way to show up for each other. 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