STRIDE ADAPTIVE SPORTS RECEIVES $25,000 GRANT FROM
THE UPS FOUNDATION
Rensselaer, NY – June 30, 2015 – STRIDE Adaptive Sports received a $25,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, which drives global corporate citizenship and philanthropic programs for UPS (NYSE:UPS).
The grant will be used toward its 2015 outdoor education programs for youth with disabilities and Wounded Warriors at the SCORE Center in Chatham, NY. These programs focus on life skills development through tent camping, hiking, archery, fishing, nature & environmental programs and social skill development.
STRIDE’s outdoor education programs aim to improve the quality of life and extend the lifespan of individuals with disabilities by adapting outdoor educational experiences and activities to accommodate special needs and using these activities to promote lifelong health. Many program participants do not have access to outdoor recreation opportunities or require special adaptive support that can be difficult to obtain. With the support of the UPS Grant, STRIDE will be able to improve its outdoor education capabilities through expansion of adaptive activities and improvement of facilities.