This fall, our theme is Learning, Connection, & Celebration. We’re expanding Mother’s Circle, training new doulas, celebrating our community, and cheering on staff and volunteers in the Maine Marathon. Read on to learn more and get involved...

June and July have been months of growth, celebration, and community at In Her Presence. From celebrating student achievements and honoring dedicated staff to standing together during difficult moments, we continue to witness the resilience, strength, and hope of the immigrant families we serve...

April has been a month of dreaming about the steps we will take to secure a better future for our immigrant community and native Mainer community alike. When we dream of a better and brighter future for all of us, we envision a community that is curious, compassionate, and kind...

March was a month of celebration, connection, and community. From gatherings honoring International Women’s Day to cross-cultural conversations bringing together women, seniors, partners, board members, and staff, we were reminded of the power of coming together and sharing our stories...

January reminded us how fragile stability can be yet also revealed the power of community. Volunteers, partners, funders, donors, and neighbors chose compassion and love, helping families in crisis find safety, hope, and a path forward...

Among the chaos and fear though, there have been great amounts of kindness, care, and courageous collaboration — sparks of hope flying brightly into the cracks in our hearts...

2025 was a big year for In Her Presence. We celebrated our 10-year anniversary. We grew our leadership team and board. We focused on building a sustainable future...

Over the past decade, In Her Presence has supported more than 1,400 women, an impact that has rippled outward to reach over 4,500 individuals...

We are continually in awe of the growth we see in our community as people overcome barriers and work towards their dreams and goals...

Beyond our classes, we help our community work toward their goals and think big so they can lead successful, integrated lives here in Maine...

10 years ago, In Her Presence was founded because of the relationship between Co-Founders Claudette Ndayininahaze and Micky Bondo. They were friends with a purpose...

We celebrate exploring and enjoying summertime in Maine. From beautiful beaches and hiking trails to new friendships and cross-cultural exchanges, there is much to discover and appreciate...

It takes courage to participate in learning and growth, and we have been in awe of so many of our students and community members as they work toward their goals...