We hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving weekend! After the craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday (today!) where non-profit organizations are looking for donations leading up to the holiday season. We’ve created a list of adaptive sports groups looking for help and have included what they do and where they work!
- AbilityPLUS Adaptive Sports (Mt. Washington Valley, NH)
- Alpine Skiing, Nordic Skiing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Canoeing, Kayaking
- Adaptive Climbing Group – Adaptive Rock Climbing in Boston, Chicago, and NYC
- Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (Bay Area, CA)
- Wheelchair Basketball, Power Soccer, Goalball, Cycling, Recreational Activities
- Boston Self Help Center Inc. (Boston, MA) – Boston Brakers Power Soccer Team
- New England Disabled Sports (Lincoln, NH)
- Rock Climbing, Water Sports, Cycling, Golf, Archery, Alpine Skiing, Snowboarding, Nordic Skiing, Snowshoeing
- New England Warriors Sled Hockey Team (Lewiston, ME)
- Northeast Disabled Athletic Association (Burlington, VT) [Donations matched through Facebook]
- Sailing, Skiing, Handcycling, Power Soccer, Sled Hockey, Tennis, Water Skiing, Wheelchair Basketball
- Northeast Passage (Durham, NH)
- Competitive sports – Power Soccer, Wheelchair Rugby, Sled Hockey.
- Recreational Sports – Archery, Cycling, Golf, Hiking, and Water Sports.
- Paralyzed Veterans of America (many local chapters)
- National Veterans Wheelchair Games, Paralyzed Veterans Golf Open, Racing & Fitness, Shooting Sports, Bowling, Lacrosse, Bass Tour, Billiards
- Paradox Sports – [Donations will be matched up to $2,500]
- Adaptive Rock Climbing trips around US and Canada
- Special Olympics – (many locations) [All donations matched]
- Sports programs and services for people with intellectual disabilities
- USA Wheelchair Rugby – US National Wheelchair Rugby Team
- Vermont Adaptive Ski & Sports [Donations Matched]
- Winter and Summer Sports programs offered at several Vermont locations
- Virginia Power Soccer Association (Chesapeake, VA) [Donations matched through Facebook]
- Tidewater Piranhas Power Soccer Team
- World T.E.A.M. Sports – Inclusive and Adaptive Adventure Races
- Adventure TEAM Challenge in Colorado, DC, and New York
- Coastal TEAM Challenge in Long Island, NY
- Face of America bike rides in DC and Philadelphia, PA
This is, of course, not an exhaustive list. There are countless nonprofit organizations helping people with disabilities. We’ve included our favorite adaptive sports organizations and one’s we have connected with in the past, but we’d love to add any groups that you know of. Comment below or on any of our social media posts with your suggestions and we’ll add them to the list!