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Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring safe and supportive housing for individuals in recovery across the State of Maine. As an affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), we uphold rigorous ethical and safety standards for recovery residences, helping individuals maintain a stable environment conducive to long-term sobriety.

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Your contribution makes a difference!


With your support, MARR’s Bed Sponsorship Fund provides crucial financial assistance to individuals in early recovery by covering their first month’s rent at a certified recovery residence. This ensures that financial hardships do not prevent them from accessing the safe, sober housing they need to rebuild their lives.

Every $700 donated covers one person’s first month in a MARR-certified residence, giving them the opportunity to focus on recovery, without the added stress of housing costs. Help us make a lasting impact in the lives of those in need!

Instructions for using the Donation Form

1. Make Your Contribution:

  • Choose your donation amount or enter a custom amount.

  • 100% of your donation will go directly to supporting MARR’s Bed Sponsorship Fund—no transaction fees will be deducted.

2. Optional Contribution to Zeffy:

  • At the final step of your donation, you will see an option to contribute an additional amount to Zeffy, the platform we use for processing contributions.

  • This contribution is entirely optional. If you do not wish to cover Zeffy's fees, please click the dropdown box and select other and enter 0 in the box that appears.

  • Regardless of your choice, 100% of your intended donation will still go directly to MARR's program.

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Why give?

Support MARR’s Certified Recovery Residences

At MARR, we certify recovery residences across the state of Maine to ensure they meet the highest national standards. Our mission is to promote safe, supportive, and ethically managed recovery housing that provides individuals in early recovery with the stability and care they need. Your contribution helps us expand and strengthen this vital network of certified residences.

Help Individuals Through the Bed Sponsorship Fund (BSF)

MARR’s Bed Sponsorship Fund removes the financial barriers that prevent individuals from accessing recovery housing. The fund covers the first month’s rent for people in early recovery, providing them with a safe place to focus on their sobriety. Your support gives them the critical time they need to build a foundation for long-term recovery. This program solely relys on contributions from generous donors like you. Learn more about BSF here.

Ensure Continued Recovery with the Housing Subsidy Support Program (HSSP)

MARR’s Housing Subsidy Support Program (HSSP), provides rent support for up to 60 days in a certified recovery residence. While state-funded, your support helps MARR maintain and expand its network of certified homes, benefiting individuals in both the BSF and HSSP programs. Learn more about HSSP here.

“Without the sponsorship, I wouldn't have had a chance at recovery. I'm grateful for having a roof over my head and being part of a community and having family.”

Amanda

"Life has its ups and downs. I had to learn to handle them while staying sober, which makes help with rent so important. Not having to worry about rent gave me the ability to deal with everything else."

Phil

"I couldn't get sober for years, but I'm making it. I'm focusing on my recovery and becoming a different person."

Tammy

 FAQs

  • MARR’s Bed Sponsorship Fund provides financial assistance to individuals in early recovery by covering their first month’s rent at a certified recovery residence.

  • Your donation ensures that someone who might otherwise be unable to afford housing can begin their recovery journey in a safe, supportive environment.

  • Yes, all donations to MARR’s Bed Sponsorship Fund are tax-deductible.

  • No, covering transaction fees is optional. If you'd prefer not to contribute to Zeffy's transaction fees, simply click the dropdown above the total, choose other, and enter 0.

  • MARR certifies recovery residences across Maine based on rigorous standards from the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). We ensure that these homes provide safe, supportive environments for individuals in early recovery. Our certification promotes the ethical and sustainable management of recovery residences, which is key to long-term sobriety and successful recovery outcomes.

  • The HSSP is a state-funded program that provides rent assistance for up to 60 days for individuals entering certified recovery residences. While donations don’t directly fund HSSP, your support helps MARR maintain and expand its certified housing network, benefiting all residents who participate in programs like HSSP and BSF.

  • The Bed Sponsorship Fund (BSF) is funded by donations and covers the first month’s rent for individuals who cannot afford it. The Housing Subsidy Services Program (HSSP), on the other hand, is state-funded and provides up to 60 days of rent assistance for individuals in early recovery. Both programs help ensure access to safe, supportive recovery housing, but your donations specifically fund the BSF.

  • When donating to MARR, your contribution goes toward supporting the Bed Sponsorship Fund (BSF) and our efforts to maintain and expand the network of certified recovery residences. While the Housing Subsidy Support Program (HSSP) is state-funded, your donation strengthens our overall mission to ensure safe, supportive housing for individuals in recovery.