by pinetreeso | Dec 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Assistive Technology can be life-changing for people with disabilities. Thanks to a grant from Maine CITE, Pine Tree Society has access to hundreds of Assistive Technology devices for Mainers to “try before you buy.” “Simply put, Assistive Technology is any tool that...
by pinetreeso | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
Hitting a bull’s-eye for the first time is a thrill. “The first time a camper hit’s a bull’s-eye at our archery pavilion is a great feeling for everyone,” said Mary Schafhauser, assistant director of Pine Tree Camp. “It’s awesome!” This summer, thanks to a grant from...
by pinetreeso | Dec 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund announces the awarding of $117,384 in grants to six non-profit organizations in New Hampshire and Maine. Among the beneficiaries, the Trustees of the Trust, Charles Doleac, Kenneth Barrett and Holly Ayes Malloy have...
by pinetreeso | Dec 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
“We had connection from day one,” said Shelley Zielinsky, director of Pine Tree Society’s Adult Support Services of their response to Covid-19. “We were able to maintain real- time connection with people from the very start of the pandemic. We were there.” Within days...
by pinetreeso | Dec 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
by pinetreeso | Nov 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
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...
