Financial Assistance in Portland

Cash assistance, free tax preparation, financial coaching, benefits advocacy, and emergency financial help for Maine residents. Getting back on your feet starts with getting the right support.

4 resources Cumberland County
Available Hours: Mon, Thu-Sat 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Career & Financial Services

Goodwill NNE Workforce Solutions

Goodwill Northern New England

Goodwill NNE pairs participants with career advisors and life navigators to help find employment, build skills, and overcome barriers like transportation, child care, and financial challenges.

Free By Appointment
56 Northport Drive, Suite 202, Portland, ME 04103
Verified Mar 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Financial Literacy & Credit Counseling

ProsperityME: Center for Financial Education

ProsperityME

Nonprofit providing financial literacy classes, credit counseling, and debt management. Specializes in serving New Mainers including refugees and immigrants, but open to all.

Free
175 Lancaster Street, Suite 216A, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Apr 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM)
Emergency Financial Assistance

Salvation Army - Portland

The Salvation Army

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent and electric bills, plus a food pantry, clothing vouchers, and diapers for low-income Cumberland County residents in crisis.

Free
297 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Apr 2026
Available Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Emergency Financial Assistance & Crisis Support

Catholic Charities Maine

Catholic Charities Maine

Provides emergency financial help, food assistance, and counseling for individuals and families in crisis. Also operates a statewide Parish Social Ministry referral network across Maine.

Free
307 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
Verified Apr 2026