As the days in Maine grow shorter and the first real snow of the season begins to fall outside, our appreciation for the supporters and partners who make Maine Adaptive’s mission possible only grows stronger. Across the state, ski resorts are opening, mountains are filling with fresh snow, and our community is buzzing with anticipation for another winter on the slopes and trails.
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been sharing stories of impact, including the journey of Alex and Rachael, whose experience with Maine Adaptive more than 30 years ago helped shape the vibrant, inclusive community we are today. Their story is just one of many that remind us what access to the outdoors can mean for individuals and families across Maine and beyond.
At Maine Adaptive, we work year-round to welcome students, families, and volunteers to the slopes, trails, courts, climbing walls, and waterways that make this state so special. Whether it’s skiing, snowboarding, Nordic, or snowshoeing in the winter, or cycling, mountain biking, paddling, indoor climbing, and pickleball throughout the warmer seasons, our programs offer continuous access to the Maine outdoors for individuals of all abilities.
This season of giving, we invite you to join us in ensuring that these life-changing experiences remain accessible, free of charge, and available to everyone who needs them. Your support directly fuels independence, joy, and community for thousands of Mainers and visitors each year.
In that spirit, here are 12 meaningful ways you can support Maine Adaptive, one for each day of holiday goodwill. Each step brings more people into the outdoors and into our community.
1. 💳 Give Online with a Credit or Debit Card
The quickest way to make an impact!
Visit our donation page and enter your gift amount. You can add a dedication or special note, and once submitted, your support begins working immediately to fund adaptive programming across Maine.
2. ✉️ Give by Mailing a Check
Prefer to send your gift by mail?
Write a check payable to Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation and include a note if your gift is in honor or memory of someone.
Mail to:
125 Outward Bound Road, Newry, ME 04261
3. 🔁 Become a Trailblazer Monthly Donor
Monthly giving provides steady, year-round support. Choose the amount that’s right for you, and your gift renews automatically.
Questions about updating your card? Email blenberg@maineadaptive.org.
4. 📘 Give Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)
If you’re 70½ or older, a QCD is an easy, tax-efficient way to give directly from your IRA. Your custodian sends the gift on your behalf, and Maine Adaptive can guide you through the steps.
5. 🏦 Give Through Your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF)
Log in to your DAF account, search for Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation, and recommend a one-time or recurring grant using our EIN: 01-0388818.
6. 🎿 Support the Ski-A-Thon
Register, personalize your fundraising page, and gather support from friends and family. Then join us on event day to ski, celebrate, and create access to adaptive sports for all.
7. ♻️ Double Your Gift with Employer Matching
Your employer may match your gift — doubling your impact at no extra cost. Check with your HR department and submit your match request after making your donation.
8. 📈 Donate Securities (Stocks & Mutual Funds)
Gifting appreciated stock can be a powerful and tax-efficient way to support Maine Adaptive. Contact your advisor to initiate a transfer; we’ll provide the necessary information and send an acknowledgment once complete.
9. 🕊️ Give Through Your Will or Estate
A legacy gift ensures future generations can experience the freedom and joy of adaptive recreation. Share our legal name and EIN:01-0388818 with your attorney and choose the bequest option that’s right for you.
10. 🤝 Become a Corporate Sponsor
Corporate partners help expand access and inclusion across Maine. Explore sponsorship opportunities and align your business with a mission that transforms lives.
11. 🧡 Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers are the heart of Maine Adaptive. No experience needed — just a willingness to support others. Complete an application, attend a training, and join us for a lesson, event, or program day. More information
12. 🌟 Give Your Presence (Stay Connected)
Attend events, follow us on social media, sign up for email updates, and bring others to learn about adaptive sports. Your presence strengthens our community and amplifies our mission.
Together, We Make Maine’s Outdoors Accessible
During this season of giving, we are especially grateful for every donor, volunteer, partner, and supporter who makes our work possible. Your generosity ensures that a student can carve their first turn, feel the thrill of a paddle stroke, master a climb, or discover a new level of independence.
With your support, in any of these 12 ways, we can continue to grow, adapt, and open the outdoors to more people across the state.
Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Happy Holidays from Maine Adaptive!
