Signed into law 36 years ago—on July 26, 1990—the Americans with Disabilities Act is a historic civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities in the United…
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Self-care—you’ve probably heard the term, but do you take the time to put it into practice? Celebrated around the world every July 24, International Self-Care Day serves as a reminder…
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As a community bank without shareholders, Kennebec Savings Bank is dedicated to serving the Maine community. Part of their work includes donating 10% of annual profits to nonprofit organizations across the state of Maine, including…
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Nestled in Portland’s Back Cove, ALLTECH is a Spurwink program dedicated to providing technological solutions for the educational, communication, daily living, and workplace challenges experienced by people of all ages and abilities. Darren Smart, ALLTECH's Program Manager, is a Licensed Occupational Therapist…
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Spurwink is excited to welcome our class of summer 2026 interns! Thank you to the Abbagadasset Foundation for supporting the Next Gen Nonprofit Leadership Internship Program. Nevaeh Bartlett is joining…
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This July, we celebrate BIPOC Mental Health Month. Also named Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in honor of the renowned teacher, author, advocate and journalist, BIPOC…
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Several Spurwink Outpatient Behavioral Health services will be changing locations in July 2026. Below, learn more about which services will be moving, where, and when. Please contact info@spurwink.org for more…
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While summer is just beginning for many of us, Spurwink teachers and case managers are already working hard to meet hundreds of students’ needs before school starts again in August.…
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This spring was a phenomenal season for Spurwink’s Special Olympics Track and Field teams—highlighting the powerful role Spurwink’s Special Olympics program plays in helping students engage with their community, build…
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With the support of the Maine Humanities Council and Maine Community Foundation, Spurwink is bringing the Black Poster Project (BPP) back to the Greater Lewiston-Auburn area and expanding the event into a two-day program,…
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