Membership

Founded in 1909, the NAACP has been leading the effort for social and economic justice for nearly 100 years. The organization is represented in 49 states, 5 countries and the District of Columbia. In Maine, there are branches in Portland, Bangor and the Maine State Prison.

Membership is power! Your membership is invaluable to the continuation of our advocacy initiatives, outreach programs and litigation efforts.

Click here to print a membership form. We apologize that forms cannot currently be completed online. If you’d like us to mail you a membership form, please contact Sallie Chandler at (207) 457-2197 or salliebc@metrocast.net, or write to us at the address below.

Please make your check or money order payable to NAACP Portland. Please do not send cash.

New members will receive a welcome letter confirming your membership within 30 days after we receive your membership application.

CURRENT MEMBERS PLEASE NOTE: To renew your membership, please send your completed membership form to the NAACP Portland Branch at P.O. Box #3631, Portland, ME 04104. Do not send your form or your payment to the NAACP National – this only delays processing.

Monthly Membership Meetings
Membership meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at the NAACP office, located at 75 Washington Avenue, Portland, 3 rd Floor. Our office is located in the former Nissen Bakery building, now the home of Casey Family Services. Please call (207) 253-5074 for information about meetings and events.

NAACP Portland Mailing List
If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please e-mail Zannah Ford at zford2@verizon.net.