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About Us
The Intercultural Community Center
ICC seeks to empower immigrant families in their journey to becoming self-sufficient, productive and resilient citizens. All of our programs are no-cost, culturally inclusive, and built towards fully integrating new-Mainers into our community. By forging partnerships with other community-based organizations, government agencies, and local nonprofits, ICC fosters new connections and ensures long-term sustainability.
Our Story
The Intercultural Community Center was founded in the spring of 2014 by immigrant leaders from the Portland and Westbrook communities. In June of 2014, the center launched its flagship program: the Power School Afterschool and Summer Program, designed to support the success of local immigrant, refugee and first-generation students in grades 3-8. In 2019, Power School was awarded the federal 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant, greatly expanding the opportunities we provide to our students. At the same time, ICC expanded its Adult Program to connect New Mainers with educational, professional, and health resources. Specific resources include: ELL certified instructors, career readiness, financial literacy, computer courses, healthcare assistance, and case management. Since its founding, ICC continues to advocate for the needs of our immigrant and refugee community within Cumberland and York Counties.
Our Team
Executive Director
Divine Nduwimana
Youth Program Director
Development Associate
Youth Program Site Coordinator
Adult Program English Teacher
Youth Program STEAM Teacher
Youth Program English Teacher
Driver
AmeriCorps Member
Our Board Members
Anthony Dahms
Board Chair
Children's Program Director for the City of Westbrook, and Former 21st CCLC Grant Director
Didier Hakizimana
Board Treasurer
CFO and CEI at Capital Management
Colleen Hilton
Vice Chair
Former Mayor of Westbrook, Leader for VNA Home, Health and Hospice
Ronda Ferreira
Executive Director of Southern Maine American Red Cross
Brian Mazjanis
Board Secretary
Former Principal of Saccarappa Elementary School, and Psychologist
Andrew Turcotte
Fire Chief for the City of Westbrook, and member of several local EMS groups.
Claude Rwaganje
Founder and Executive Director of Prosperity Maine
Colleen Yee
Assistant Director of Advising at Bunker Hill Community College
Rachna Bhatia
Senior Branch Manager at Infinity Federal Credit Union