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Donate to our Chair-ity Auction
The Chair-ity Auction for Pine Tree Society is coming this October. If you have an old wooden chair, stool, small bookcase or end table gathering dust, donate it to us and watch it become a masterpiece auctioned off to support our mission. Email a photo of the piece you’d like to donate to Breeze Kidder at bkidder@pinetreesociety.org.
Board Spotlight: Meet Casey
We are delighted to shine a spotlight on Board Member and Finance Committee Chair, Casey Karlsen. Casey has been a part of our Board of Directors since 2023, and he uses his financial literacy skills to ensure Pine Tree Society’s resources create maximum impact on our community. Check out this conversation with Casey to learn more.
Big goals require big hearts
We’re on a mission to raise $90,000 to match our Board’s incredibly generous challenge. Your contribution is doubled instantly to provide essential services for Maine people with disabilities. There’s no better time to increase your impact. Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $90,000. Let’s hit this goal together! Thank you for your support.
Limited space: Camp for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth
Dirigo Experience is a unique five-day overnight summer camp August 17 – 21 that brings Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing youth together for immersive outdoor adventures. Many Deaf youth have never had the chance to meet another peer their own age. Dirigo Experience actively creates a community for campers.
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From camper to leader: Olivia’s life-changing turning point at Pine Tree Camp
From camper to leader: Olivia’s life-changing turning point at Pine Tree Camp At Pine Tree Camp, we believe every person deserves to be seen and empowered. For Olivia, last summer was a life-changing turning point. Olivia joined us for our Leadership in Training (LIT)...
Celebrating 90 years of breaking barriers: A look back at the Hyde Memorial Home
Celebrating 90 years of breaking barriers: A look back at the Hyde Memorial Home Take a look back at an incredible piece of our history from April 4, 1954. Originally published in the Maine Sunday News, this featured article highlights a cornerstone of our early...
Grab the mic! Enter our 1990s Music Video Contest to celebrate 90 years
Grab the mic! Enter our 1990s Music Video Contest to celebrate 90 years Pine Tree Society is celebrating its 90th anniversary with an interactive 1990s Music Video Contest. We invite all Pine Tree Campers, clients and community supporters to participate alongside our...
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Communication Pathways
Providing a full range of Speech/Language and Assistive Technology services for children and adults
Community Support
Developing skills for healthy, socially connected lives
Case Management
Providing support, resources and individualized solutions
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Impact Stories
In her own words: Liz Seal on the Dirigo Experience
In her own words: A conversation with Liz Seal about Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience For Liz Seal and her four children, Pine Tree Camp’s Dirigo Experience is more than just a summer camp. It’s a...
Camp through the camera’s lens
80 Years After: Pine Tree Camp through Gareth Robinson’s lens Not only did Gareth grow up at camp, he never left. At 28 years old, he’s never missed a summer and, as the son of Pine Tree Camp...
Game to learn something new at Pine Tree Society
“I’ve been in and out of programs my whole life. I’ve had the most growth here at Pine Tree Society than anywhere else I’ve been.” CJ is 36 years old and has been with Pine Tree Society’s Community...