Financial Stability for new Mainers
ProsperityME empowers refugee and immigrant communities to invest in themselves so they can build financial stability, careers, businesses, and wealth. We provide financial education and counseling to improve their quality of life.
ProsperityME Programs:
Financial Education
Learn how money works in America with education on how to set financial goals, build credit, and save for the future. Take one of our free classes or sign up for financial counseling.
Higher Education
We offer two-year full-tuition scholarships to a Maine Community College and vocational training support for asylum seekers ineligible for federal financial aid.
Job & Business Support
Get help with your job search, learn how to write a resume, and how to get hired. Do you want to start a business? We offer start-up support.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR JOB & BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Housing Services
We help clients navigate the housing market to find rental apartments and offer support for security deposits and tenant education. We are developing affordable housing.
Empowering new Mainers to achieve financial stability and success through education, counseling, and community support.
Offices: 207-797-7890
Email: [email protected]
Our Story
ProsperityME was formed in 2008 by Claude Rwaganje, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, who began teaching financial literacy classes in partnership with Portland Adult Education. Many immigrants come from cash-based societies and are unfamiliar with how money and credit works in America. By providing financial education and services, ProsperityME helps new Mainers attain financial stability.
Quarterly Report
October – December 2025
1454
WALK-IN CLIENTS SEEKING ASSISTANCE
204
PEER WORKFORCE NEW & RETURNING CLIENTS
42
People Received Financial Education
82
FAMILIES ASSISTED BY OUR HOUSING NAVIGATORS
Our Impact
Since launching our first class, we have provided over 300 financial courses and helped over 10,000 immigrants, refugees and asylees with their finances. This includes over 1,000 individual financial planning sessions with our counselors.
The path to upward mobility starts with financial education, continues with getting an education, finding a job or starting a business which then enables you to build assets. Finding housing is the key to financial stability.
We are here for you every step along the way.
Claude Rwaganje, Founder
Support Our Work
Thanks to ProsperityME, immigrants across Maine can create a budget, secure housing, get a job, start a business, or go to school. Make a gift to our annual fund today. Your gift goes directly to financial services for new Mainers.
