2021 Annual Report
Perseverance. Commitment. Change. As I reflect on my first full year at the helm of this wonderful organizations, I am struck by our staff’s perseverance and commitment in the face…
Announcing the All-New, 51st Annual Tele-Fest!
WHEN: May 21, 2022, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.WHERE: Dunaway Drive, Sanford MaineWHAT: Waban’s all-new Tele-Fest Your support helps children reach their potential! We’re excited to announce that the 2022…
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Waban Launches Remote Supports Program Providing Peace of Mind
Our Tech Works family members are thrilled with the peace of mind that our remote supports service offers. “My daughter has had Tech Works as her remote support provider since…
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Waban’s golf tournament is coming up. Register today!
Sign up now and tee off with us to support Waban’s Olympians! Use the form below to register yourself or a team. You can also register by calling our main…
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Thanks to the Waban community, we raised $110,300 at this year’s Telethon
We had an amazing Telethon this year and want to send a huge ‘thank you’ to all our community members, donors, supports, staff and volunteers for their efforts and resources!…
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Waban’s virtual 2021 Telethon is on March 20
“I’ve been a part of the Waban Telethonfor as long as I can remember!I can’t believe that we’re now gearing up nowfor our virtual 50th Telethon!” – Gervaise Flynn, Waban’s…
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Waban’s Golf Tournament set to raise funds for Special Olympics athletes
SANFORD, Maine – On Friday, September 25, 2020 community partners, golfers, and Waban staff and program participants will come together for a day of golf at the Sanford Country Club…
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Waban releases 2019 community impact report
This week, Waban released its 2019 Community Impact Report during Business After Hours hosted by Waban’s LifeWorks Program and the Sanford-Springvale Chamber of Commerce. Local business partners gathered at LifeWorks,…
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Waban continues to make a difference during COVID-19
SANFORD, Maine – Waban’s commitment to making a difference is stronger than ever in the face of the COVID-19 emergency. The agency, with assistance from its business partners and local…
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Going virtual, Waban’s 49th Annual Telethon launches into new decade
SANFORD, ME—On Saturday, March 21, Waban will host its 49th Annual Telethon in support of children with autism, intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities. Waban is encouraging virtual participation for this…
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Waban celebrates the holiday season
SANFORD, Maine–The holiday season has been alive and well throughout the month of December at Waban, with lots of festive activities and visits from Santa! Waban kicked off the season…
Waban recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month
SANFORD, Maine—Waban proudly joins the rest of the nation in recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Each year, America comes together to celebrate the contributions of those with disabilities in…
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Waban’s annual Golf Tournament raises over $10,000 for Special Olympians
SANFORD, Maine–The numbers are finally in, and this year’s annual Tee Up and Drive Fore Waban Special Olympics Athletes Golf Tournament raised over $10,000! Community partners, golfers, and Waban…
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Join us for the 8th annual Waban Charity Golf Tournament
Waban’s 8th Annual Charity Golf Tournament will be on Friday, September 27, 2019 at the Sanford Country Club! Tee up & drive to help benefit Waban’s Special Olympics Athletes. $100…
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Waban celebrates the season with cookies and Claus
SANFORD, ME – Waban staff and members celebrated its fourth annual “Cookies and Claus” event at the Wormwood Center in Sanford last week. Staff from Waban’s main office hosted the…
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Jennifer Putnam to lead Waban as next Executive Director
SANFORD, Maine—Today, Waban announced Jennifer Putnam as the agency’s incoming executive director. Starting in February, Putnam will work closely with Waban’s current head, Neal Meltzer, over the next year to…
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Waban Athletes compete in 2019 Maine Special Olympics
SANFORD, Maine –25 talented athletes made their way to Orono this past weekend to represent Waban at the 2019 Maine Special Olympics. Waban’s Olympians competed in a variety of events,…
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Change adds up! Springvale couple gathers donations for Waban’s 48th Annual Telethon
SANFORD, Maine – Pocket change can really add up! Especially if you count every penny, nickel, dime and quarter throughout the year, for years and years. For Doris & Val…
Waban’s Fraser-Ford Child Development Center celebrates 24 graduates
SANFORD, Maine – On Friday, August 16, 24 talented and inspiring students walked across the graduation bridge at Waban’s Wormwood Center to receive their preschool diplomas. The students graduated from…
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Fun in the sun at Waban’s waterfront
SANFORD, Maine –As Maine approaches the dog days of summer, Waban’s program participants are beating the heat down by the campus’ waterfront on Bauneg Beg Lake—enjoying activities like swimming, boating,…
Waban continues to give back during month of November
With the season of giving in full swing, Waban has continued to give back to others and the community that always supports its mission. From delivering turkeys to families in…
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Waban plays a significant role within the community
SANFORD, Maine – Recently Waban’s Executive Director, Neal Meltzer, discussed the organization’s impact on York County. Each year, the most important way Waban contributes back to the community is by…
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Waban celebrates success of 48th Annual Telethon
SANFORD, Maine – The community came together for the 48th time to raise funds and show its support for Waban at the annual Telethon, which was held on Saturday, March…
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Waban Prepares for 48th Annual Telethon
SANFORD, Maine – March 16, 2019 marks Waban’s 48th annual Telethon to raise funds for children with autism, intellectual/developmental and other disabilities. Telethon funds raised will benefit the new state-of-the-art…
Staff appreciation 2019
More than 225 of Waban’s staff and family members gathered recently at the Waban TREE Center in Sanford to celebrate the organization and all that it takes to achieve its…
Waban’s 47th Annual Telethon is a success
SANFORD – The 47th Annual Waban Telethon was held on Saturday, March 17, at the St. Ignatius Gym on Riverside Avenue in Sanford. The Telethon was sponsored by the St.…
Our 7th annual Charity Golf Tournament
Waban’s 7th annual Charity Golf Tournament will be on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Sanford Country Club!
Waban’s 46th Annual Telethon kicks off
The Telethon is Waban’s biggest fundraiser event each year. This year is our 46th annual telethon which will be held at the St. Ignatius Gymnasium at 25 Riverside Ave in…
Ribbon cutting at new Autism Therapy Wing
Waban’s Fraser-Ford Child Development Center celebrated the opening of the new Autism Therapy Wing Thursday evening, November 2nd, with a gathering of major donors, key participants, teachers, Board members and…
Waban celebrates 50 years of making a difference
On October 16, amidst glorious fall colors surrounding the waterfront areas of the Camp, TREE Program and Wormwood Banquet & Conference Center, visitors celebrated Waban’s 50th Anniversary. The gorgeous day…
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Waban’s 45th annual telethon
SANFORD – The 45th Annual Waban Telethon was held on Saturday, March 19, at the St. Ignatius Gym on Riverside Avenue in Sanford. The Telethon was sponsored by the St.…
Waban graduates 20
On Wednesday, August 17, twenty little graduates celebrated the successful completion of their programs at the Fraser-Ford Child Development Center surrounded by parents, teachers and staff. These graduates have been…
Team Waban triumphs at Special Olympics
On Friday morning, June 10th a VIP coach bus, a 12-passenger van, and several other vehicles pulled out of Waban’s Main Campus en route to the 2016 Special Olympic Summer…
Special Olympics law enforcement torch run
Runners from the Sanford Police Department handed off the Flame of Hope to the North Berwick Police Department at the Waban main campus Tuesday morning during this year’s Law Enforcement…
The third annual Life Works & Company art show
Life Works & Company held their 3rd Annual Art Show Friday, May 20. The Art Show gave nine Life Works members a chance to showcase their artwork for family, friends,…
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Ogunquit businesses donate iPads to Fraser-Ford Child Development Center
Ogunquit business neighbors Peoples Insurance and Coastal General Construction recently teamed up for a holiday open house at which they raised funds for a purchase of iPads for Waban’s Fraser-Ford…
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Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club donates to learning center
The Sanford-Springvale Rotary Club has donated $4000 for a Learning Center in the new Autism Therapy Wing to be built at Waban’s Fraser-Ford Child Development Center in Sanford. The new…
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Waban had a great 44th Annual Telethon
SANFORD – The 44th Annual Waban Telethon was held on Saturday, March 21st , at the St. Ignatius Gym on Riverside Avenue in Sanford. The Telethon was sponsored by the…
Waban’s 43rd annual telethon
SANFORD – The 43rd Annual Waban Telethon was held on Saturday, March 15th, at the St. Ignatius Gym on Riverside Avenue in Sanford. The Telethon was sponsored by theSt. Therese…
Waban’s 42nd annual telethon
The 42nd Annual Waban Telethon was held on Saturday, March 16th, at the St. Ignatius Gym on Riverside Avenue in Sanford. The Telethon was sponsored by the St. Therese of…
Waban’s 40th annual telethon
Waban’s 40th Annual Telethon raises $86,472 SANFORD — The 40th Annual Waban Telethon once again enjoyed the community’s support last weekend. “Stepping up in hard times to help others is…