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PSL STRIVE
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STRIVE is a non-profit serving over 850 tweens, teens, and young adults with developmental disabilities--through educational, social, and vocational training opportunities in Portland, Maine.Mission:To assist teens and young adults with intellectual and emotional disabilities in utilizing resources within their community, so they can participate as viable members of the community.Company Overview:Founded in 1999, STRIVE opened its doors to teens with developmental disabilities as a place to hang out and socialize with peers on Friday nights. That very first STRIVE night boasted 4 members, and through the past 10 years, the events continued to grow to serve as safe space for socializing for over 25,000 attendees.STRIVE continues to expand its social programs and now features a wide variety of social, educational, and community integration experiences for teenagers and young adults (15-24).