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What is Outdoors Again?
Outdoors Again is a non-profit organization (501c3) created by Geoff and Mike Howe, owners of Howe & Howe Technologies. OA organizes activities such as camping, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, music concerts, sporting events and many other adventures free of cost for individuals with limited mobility. We pride ourselves in alleviating some of the stresses wheelchair users may face with planning, organizing and transitioning as well as including other youth, veterans, ALS persons, paraplegics, quadriplegics within the wheelchair community to make connections with. All of our events are at no cost to our guests and their families. Planning and organizing is a huge part of what we do, but there are no words to describe the experience and bonds we create with each new event/adventure. To have the ability to be a part of and witness individuals regain a sense of hope, excitement and desire to get outdoors again and participate in activities they may never have imagined possible is an incredible experience within itself.
Outdoors Again provides wheelchair users opportunities they may have once enjoyed doing but haven't for years because of their disability/limitations. We create and organize events throughout the year that assist with re-integration into social settings and connections to those that may have some common areas with one another. For some, this may even be their first experience or first time leaving their home/program since their diagnosis, accident or injury. We have many individuals that find hope in our excursions as well as their means for social inclusion and look forward to each new adventure! Providing a second chance at enjoying the outdoors once again is our mission and we can and will continue to do so with the help of our volunteers, community donations and business/corporate sponsors. If you are a wheelchair user, please contact us to be included in our next adventure! If you wish to help us provide hope and the ability to continue offering events, please donate to our organization or sponsor an event!
Outdoors Again provides wheelchair users opportunities they may have once enjoyed doing but haven't for years because of their disability/limitations. We create and organize events throughout the year that assist with re-integration into social settings and connections to those that may have some common areas with one another. For some, this may even be their first experience or first time leaving their home/program since their diagnosis, accident or injury. We have many individuals that find hope in our excursions as well as their means for social inclusion and look forward to each new adventure! Providing a second chance at enjoying the outdoors once again is our mission and we can and will continue to do so with the help of our volunteers, community donations and business/corporate sponsors. If you are a wheelchair user, please contact us to be included in our next adventure! If you wish to help us provide hope and the ability to continue offering events, please donate to our organization or sponsor an event!
2024 EVENTS
**More events will be posted as they are confirmed**
Sunday March 24
Maine Mariners Hockey/"Take A Hike" LL Bean Themed Night
Cross Insurance Arena
1 Civic Center Square
Portland, Maine
Game starts at 3:00pm and we will watch the Mariners compete against the New Foundland Growlers in our reserved lounge section at ice level! The ice level lounge is a private reserved area where we will watch the game and enjoy a buffet lunch. This is a themed night sponsored by LL Bean called "Take A Hike" and all are encouraged to wear flannel attire! Limited tickets for this event.
Sunday October 6
Portland Cruise
Casco Bay Cruise Lines
56 Commercial Street
Portland, ME
12:00pm-3:00pm
Join us for our 4th annual cruise around Casco Bay from 12:00pm-3:00pm. The ferry has 2 levels and an elevator to access both floors. There is an enclosed middle area as well. Shawn and Mark from American Ride will be playing live and the cruise line will have a cash bar on hand. OA will provide appetizers, lunch, water & soda. Make sure to bring an extra layer (jacket/sweatshirt) in case it’s chilly out on the water! We will return to land at 3:30pm. Feel free to invite family and friends to join us for this event!
Sunday November 17
"Friends"giving
American Legion Hall
94 Eastern Avenue
Rochester, NH
12:00pm-3:00pm
OA's 3rd annual Thanksgiving event! There's so much to be thankful for and we want to gather to support and celebrate as we enter the holiday season! Event time is 12:00pm-3:00pm, with a social hour followed by a catered Thanksgiving meal. Please feel free to invite family and friends to join!
For more information on events, volunteering or to RSVP, please email: hollym@outdoorsagain.org. Once you RSVP, you are placed on the attending list for the event and will receive a detailed email 4-5 days prior to the event.
**as always...any event we organize is FREE to our guests and their families/friends**
2023 ADAPTIVE PAINTING EVENT
2023 MAINE MARINERS HOCKEY GAME
2023 MAINE CELTICS BASKETBALL GAME
2023 MAINE WILDLIFE PARK
2023 FIREWORKS @ SANFORD REGIONAL AIRPORT
2023 SAILING with "IM"POSSIBLE DREAM FOUNDATION
2023 ANNUAL CASCO BAY CRUISE
Tony receives his very own Ripchair from his co-workers at Howe & Howe Tech
If you or someone you know is interested in taking part in an Outdoors Again event please contact us using the link below!
You can also donate to Outdoors Again by clicking the button below
Thank you to all of our sponsors!
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