Pine Tree Society Blog
A message from our President and CEO
Dear Friends, I wanted to take a moment to say thank you. Your continued support of Maine people with disabilities is inspirational to me, our staff and the people we serve. It has kept our team going through the ups and downs over the past several months. You have...
This Giving Tuesday, double your impact
Giving Tuesday is about Mainer’s like Michael. The Covid-19 pandemic has been especially hard for people with disabilities. Despite the challenges, Pine Tree Society has been there, adapting to continue to meet the needs of Maine people with disabilities and their...
Holiday cards never go out of style
Holiday cards never go out of style. This year, they are a trend. During this time of physical distancing, many people are rediscovering the simple pleasure of sending cards as a way to keep in touch with friends and family they can’t spend time with in-person. Pine...
In the news! The Piscataquis Observer story features Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards
Carlton Plummer’s “Dover-Foxcroft Village” caught the attention of The Piscataquis Observer. Why? Because the beautiful painting featured as one of Pine Tree Society’s 2020 holiday cards showcases the quintessential Maine Dover-Foxcroft village. One hundred percent...
Bath Artist Sandy Crabtree featured by Pine Tree Society: Maine tradition keeps people connected during Covid-19
In the 1960s, Pine Tree Society, headquartered in Bath, had the idea that a Maine-themed holiday card would be a perfect fundraiser. More than fifty years later, that tradition is still going strong and annual sales have raised over $3 million dollars to support and...
A Maine tradition for over 50 years: Pine Tree Society holiday cards keep people connected during Covid-19
The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member. “We are getting orders from all over the country,” said Erin Rice, chief...
Dover-Foxcroft village scene featured on Pine Tree Society holiday cards
Bath, Maine (November 16, 2020) – The holiday season might look a little different this year, but many traditions remain the same, such as the simple joy of sending – and receiving – a special card from a friend or family member. Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards have...
Pine Tree Society completes renovation of Auburn-based program center
Pine Tree Society has renovated its 589 Minot Avenue location with a goal of having a deeper impact in the community. Home to the Early Learning Center, Adult Support Services and a new Assistive Technology Demo and Loan Library , the building has been transformed...
Artist profile: Sandra Crabtree
Sandy Crabtree’s paintings have been featured on Pine Tree Society’s holiday cards 12 times. She is a noted children’s book illustrator and a longtime Bath resident who taught at Morse High School for nearly 30 years. “Pine Tree Society’s art collection is wonderful...