Get ready Pine Tree campers! Pine Tree Camp to You Holiday Celebration is coming! Join us daily starting December 14 to December 19 for holiday cheer and virtual activities designed to keep us connected, engaged and active. We have some special surprises and guests in store – and we will kick-off the fundraising for the 48th annual Dysart’s Read More ›
New Assistive Technology Demo and Loan Libraries increase access to life changing tools
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 helps someone do a task easier and, as a result, increases their independence,” Read More ›
Ready to take aim?
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 the Waterville Area Women’s Club, Pine Tree Camp built a fully accessible, Read More ›
The Roger R. and Theresa S. Thompson Endowment Fund Awards Grant to Pine Tree Society
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 approved a grant to the Pine Tree Society -- for in-home support services to Read More ›
Adult services haven’t “skipped a beat” during Covid-19
“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 of Covid-19 shutdowns, Shelley and her team launched Read More ›
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 made such an impact on the lives of Maine people with disabilities. As you Read More ›
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 families – thanks to you. Michael and his family participated in Pine Tree Camp’s Read More ›
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 Tree Society’s 2020 holiday cards feature beautiful paintings by two celebrated Read More ›
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 of proceeds from annual holiday card sales support Pine Tree Society’s programs Read More ›