STRIVE - Serving teens and young adults with intellectual and emotional disabilities

Thanks for Coming!

Hope you had a great time. We look forward to doing it again next year!

Wednesday Educational Series

The next STRIVE Educational Series is 'Healthy Relationships' taught by Planned Parenthood, and will begin on Wednesday, June 2nd. Class runs from 6-8pm at the STRIVE Center in South Portland. Class size is limited to 15 students, so register today by calling STRIVE at (207)774-6278 or emailing kcollins@pslservices.org for more information.

Class will be taught by trained professionals an volunteers, and will cover a variety of topics revolving around healthy relationships and the human body.

STRIVE Volunteer Appreciation Night

On May 27th, STRIVE held its 8th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Sea Dogs Hadlock Field in Portland. STRIVE recognized the many family, friends, and community members that contribute their time and efforts to strengthening STRIVE programs and fundraisers. It was a great evening filled with friends, food and baseball! Thank you to all of our volunteers who have helped in our program's sucess!

STRIVE Volunteers enjoy dinner and the Sea Dogs Game

2008 Volunteer of the Year: Thompson Family!

2008 Business of the Year: Shaw's Millcreek!

2007 Beach to Beacon Beneficiary

2007 Beach to Beacon Beneficiary Major Success!
STRIVE Program Manager, Peter Brown and STRIVE Members accept B2B Check from TD Banknorth Maine President Larry Wold, and Chairman of the TD Banknorth Board, William Ryan. STRIVE is thrilled to have been involved in this world class event- organized by world class people. Special thanks to TD Banknorth, Joan Benoit Samuleson, the Race Organizaing Committee, and all involved for "Shining the Light" on STRIVE. In addition, a special round of appreciation to the following runners who raised funds for STRIVE in exchange for a race entry!

Jamie Arnold, Portland, ME
Wendy Anderson, Danvers, MA
Marc Austin, Milton, VT
Rob Brown, Manchester, NH
Doug Boxer-Cook, Scarborough, ME
Jenaro Cardona-Fox, Boston, MA
Deb DeGraff, Brunswick, ME
Seth Ditto, Portland, ME
Randall Dyer, Gorham, ME
Ruth Edwards, Portland, ME
Kate Emery, Westford MA.
Jennifer Fadiman, Kennebunk, ME
Wendy Flynn, Portland, ME
Emily Geismar, Cambridge, MA
John Gill, Manchester, NH
Erin Golec, Milton, VT
Sue Grist, Portland, ME
Robert Healing, Brunswick, ME
Lisa Holmquist, Portland, ME
Karen Johnson, Cape Elizabeth ME
Carol Lacombe, Weymouth, MA
Cheryl Lajeunesse, Yarmouth, ME
Joelle MacDonald, Scarborough, ME
Emily Macomber, Portland, ME
Nicole Mallory, New York, NY
Sarah McManus, Cambridge, MA
Karen Mills, Brunswick, ME
Emily Moss, Melrose, MA
Jim Neal, Portland, ME
Seth Nielsen, Gorham, ME
Peter O'Donnell, Portland, ME
David Page, Saco, ME
Jenn Pellitier, Westbrook, ME
Dawn Peterson, Gorham, ME
Kristin Pollard, Portland, ME
Helene Porter, Standish, ME
Jenna Porter, Standish, ME
Danielle Porter, Standish, ME
Catherine Robinson, North Yarmouth, ME
Lisa Russo, Poland, ME
Andy Ryan, Clifton Park, NY
Nora Stetson, Portland, ME
Rob Snow, Cumberland, ME
Sarah Snow, Cumberland, ME
Mathew Tonello, Portland, ME
Bob Quentin, Saco, ME
Mary Waldron, Ridegwood, NJ
Katie Williams, Cambridge, MA
Grettle Wogaman, Gorham, ME
Ryan Young, Sauarita, AZ

Thanks for Supporting STRIVE!

For more information, please visit www.beachtobeacon.org
To pledge a registered runner, visit: http://firstgiving.com/strive

STRIVE's 3rd Annual Auction Success

Despite a late-spring snow storm, people came out to support STRIVE at the 3rd annual auction on April 4th. Larry Williams Jazz Trio and delicious hors d'oeuvres made for a delightful evening of bidding. The first hour was a silent auction, followed by the live auction hosted by WSCH 6's Jennifer Rooks. The evening raised over $20,000 for STRIVE programs. Thank you all our table sponsors, volunteers and to everyone who came out to support STRIVE!

2007 STRIVE Rocks Dance Marathon a Great Success

On March 3 & 4, STRIVE held its 3rd 14 hour dance-a-thon at the USM Sullivan Gym in Portland. Over 550 dancers from all across the state came together for a night of music, dancing, games, food, and surprises, all to benefit STRIVE. The night kicked off at 8:00pm on the 3rd and ended at 10:00am the next morning with Shannon Moss of WCSH News. 6 announcing the grand total raised. Over $29,000 raised, making the '07 Dance Marathon the largest fundraiser in STRIVE history. Thank you to all dancers, volunteers, and sponsors that helped make this 14 hour dance-a-thon a huge success!!