I have been a volunteer with this grop for 18 years.
It is an unbelievable rush to see the smiles of parents and children who are doing something no one ever thought would be possible.
The group operates with scores of volunteers, and only a low budget for the services offered.
Cannot think of where else i would spend my winter weekends
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- EIN 14-1732830
- 5185981279
- 4482 NY Highway 150 West Sand Lake NY 12196 USA
- www.stride.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Amateur Sports, Education, Human Services, Recreation & Sports, Special Education, Sports
Mission: To educate and empower individuals with special needs in life-changing sport and recreation programs to sustain healthy, active and fun lifestyles.
Results: STRIDE Adaptive Sports is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides over 10,000 adaptive sport and recreation lessons each year to individuals with disabilities, focusing on youth and Wounded Warriors. STRIDE utilizes over 300 skilled volunteer sport instructors; serves over 2,000 families; and offers programs in more than 18 different sports at 26 regional locations in the Northeastern US. With a focus on individual lifetime sports, our programs use specialized equipment or teaching aids for successful participation to “level the playing field” for all. STRIDE is a partner member of Move United (formerly Disabled Sports USA) and Professional Ski Instructors of America (PSIA/AASI); a US Paralympic Sport Club; and a training club for New York Special Olympics. STRIDE Adaptive Sports is recognized as one of the leading adaptive sport programs in the Northeastern United States.
Target demographics: kids with disabilities and combat-injured veterans
Direct beneficiaries per year: Over 2,000 individuals with disabilities and their families
Geographic areas served: NY, MA, CT
Programs: archery, bowling, bike camp, dance, golf, hiking, camping, sailing, skiing/snowboarding, sled hockey, snowshoeing, swimming, tennis, whitewater rafting, wounded warrior, and yoga