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STRIVE STRIVE is a non-profit serving 1400 tweens, teens, & young adults with intellectual disabilities--th

The STRIVE Program of PSL Services is designed to address the many issues faced by young tweens, teens and adults (ages 11-24) with developmental disabilities. Areas that we focus on include: improving fundamental academic skills, developing leadership potential, improving economic opportunities through continuing education, enhancing or upgrading work skills, integrating literary and social skills into occupational/vocational opportunities, fostering career opportunities through education and training, and promoting peer support for parents and siblings of this young population. The general long range goals for STRIVE as a whole include:

-To enable young adults to become a part of their community
-To offer a wide array of resources to young adults and parents
-To provide a safe place for young adults with disabilities
-To provide a social setting for transitional tweens, teens and young adults
-To build and foster peer support through a social atmosphere
-To provide a sense of ownership
-To provide an intro to computer technology for people with disabilities
-To educate and provide opportunities for high school aged mentors to learn from persons with disabilities
-To begin literacy programs for persons with disabilities
-To offer a resource library of post-secondary educational opportunities
-To begin a job training and placement program
-To assist parents in working with the established system
-To have active student mentors working with this population
-To do preventive work in the areas of smoking, drug, & alcohol abuse
-To provide valuable life skills

🎓 Reminder, STRIVE U is hosting an open house this Saturday! Join us on October 17, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at our STRI...
10/15/2026

🎓 Reminder, STRIVE U is hosting an open house this Saturday! Join us on October 17, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at our STRIVE U campus in Portland. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the program, tour the campus, and meet current staff and residents.

Whether you're a prospective student, family member, or support professional, we'd love to connect with you. For more information, visit our website or contact the STRIVE U team today!

STRIVE U is a two-year post-secondary program for young adults ages 18-26, designed to help residents build the skills and confidence needed to live independently in their communities. Through a combination of community living, employment experiences, post-secondary education, and transition support, students gain valuable real-world skills for the future.

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Today is a STRIVE auction tradition- it’s Ding Day! Today we try to get as many auction donations as we can for our upco...
10/15/2026

Today is a STRIVE auction tradition- it’s Ding Day! Today we try to get as many auction donations as we can for our upcoming event! Are you, your business, or someone you know interested in donating? Message us here! For all you need know about our upcoming event, visit www.pslstrive.org/auction! 🤩



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Big thanks to our 2026 STRIVE Auction Contributing Sponsor, Resilience Counseling Service LLC! Your support drives our m...
10/15/2026

Big thanks to our 2026 STRIVE Auction Contributing Sponsor, Resilience Counseling Service LLC! Your support drives our mission, thank you so much for your continued support!

🌟STRIVE's Annual Auction is coming this November! The live, in-person event is Thursday, November 5 with online bidding open from November 5-12 🌟

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STRIVE's Annual Auction is coming up on November 5 and we want to shout out some sponsors! We’re so grateful for our ama...
10/14/2026

STRIVE's Annual Auction is coming up on November 5 and we want to shout out some sponsors! We’re so grateful for our amazing In-Kind Sponsors who donated their time, products, and talents to make our 2026 STRIVE Auction possible!

Yelp
Priority Learning
USA W**e West
Designs by Eileen

Your generosity helps us continue supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to live full, active, and independent lives. Thank you!

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Our Bayside participants met a new friend on a recent walk! 🐢🌟ID: participant sitting down holding a baby turtle in his ...
10/13/2026

Our Bayside participants met a new friend on a recent walk! 🐢🌟

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✨ Mark your calendars! STRIVE’s Annual Auction, “A Night in Hollywood where STRIVE's stars take center stage,” is coming...
10/12/2026

✨ Mark your calendars! STRIVE’s Annual Auction, “A Night in Hollywood where STRIVE's stars take center stage,” is coming up on November 5!

Join us for an evening of live bidding, games, participant speakers, and more, or take part from anywhere through our online auction running November 5-12.

💙 Every bid helps support over 1,500 tweens, teens, and young adults with intellectual disabilities through STRIVE’s life-changing programs.

🎟️ Get your tickets today: www.pslstrive.org/auction

🎁 Interested in donating an auction item or experience? Message us here!

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🎃🎉 STRIVE 25 celebrated spooky season with our annual Halloween Party last week, and it was a great evening filled with ...
10/10/2026

🎃🎉 STRIVE 25 celebrated spooky season with our annual Halloween Party last week, and it was a great evening filled with fun and some amazing costumes! A big thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event so special.

STRIVE 25 is a monthly social program for participants ages 25 and older. Our next gathering will be on Thursday, November 12 from 6-8pm (please note the date change for this month). We can't wait to see everyone there for another great night together! 🧡

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Students in Intro to Ceramics are currently exploring the world of clay, making both decorative and functional pieces wh...
10/09/2026

Students in Intro to Ceramics are currently exploring the world of clay, making both decorative and functional pieces while learning the process from start to finish. In our first few weeks, students made pinch pots and bobbleheads and are beginning the glazing process. We’re excited to see how these pieces take shape and can’t wait to see what projects students create next! 🎨

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You're invited to join the STRIVE Community on Saturday, October 24 to cheer on our Maine Mariners in their home opener!...
10/08/2026

You're invited to join the STRIVE Community on Saturday, October 24 to cheer on our Maine Mariners in their home opener! Let's help them kick off the 2026-2027 season!

We have a section reserved just for us and a portion of each sales using the link below will go directly to STRIVE! Doors open at 12:00pm and puck drops at 1:00pm - we hope to see you there! 🏒 💙💚
Buy your tickets here: https://www.gofevo.com/event/Strive1024

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10/07/2026

It’s STRIVECast Wednesday and we're kicking off season 9!
This week, the STRIVECast crew is diving into all kinds of fun conversations and some sneaky pranks!
Have a question for the or something you'd like to see the guys do or talk about? Send us your ideas! We love hearing from our listeners and featuring your suggestions on the show.
New episodes drop every other Wednesday! Be sure to like, comment, and leave a review!

Address

28 Foden Road
South Portland, ME
04106

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 9pm

Telephone

(207)7746278

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