About Us

The Courageous Steps Project was founded by Connor Archer in 2014, when he revealed his story of learning to live with the challenges of Autism, a disorder that impacts your language and social skills. 

The Courageous Steps Project, is a non-profit organization under section 501(c)3 of the internal revenue code. This will help The Courageous Steps Project to continue to grow all of it's initiatives in the future. 

Our organization's mission strives to support children and young adults with various abilities and challenges and channels resources to enhance their success in school and in life. Our vision is to work to help people of various abilities to step courageously beyond obstacles and towards a fulfilling life. 

The Courageous Steps Project, since 2014, has supported 36+ programs in Eastern Maine, involved 1,000+ individuals in an awareness campaign continuing to strengthen, and donated boxes of school supplies to nearly 3 dozen schools in Eastern Maine. These are only some of the incredible accomplishments that The Courageous Steps Project is proud of. 

With your support, we can continue to build on our initiatives of sensory learning, charitable giving, our scholarship fund, our Wishlist initiative, and our back-to-school drive campaign. With your support, we can continue to build the awareness of developmental challenges in our local communities. 

A sincere thanks comes from the founder & Chairman/CEO Connor Archer, and the Courageous Steps Board of Directors for their ongoing efforts to growing The Courageous Steps Project. 

36+ Programs Supported

The Courageous Steps Project has supported 35+ community organizations, schools, and groups in their mission through our Wishlist Initiative, Scholarship Fund, and other Community Initiatives. Since 2014, thousands of dollars have been channeled to these groups to further support their mission to provide resources for children and young adults with various abilities and challenges. 

1000+ Children Involved in
​Awareness Campaign

Our One Word Initiative was launched in 2015, and has supported over a dozen schools and counting. Students in grades Pre-K through 12 have participated in this initiative. This initiative serves schools all over the State of Maine and is only expanding. 

3 Dozen Schools Receiving Supplies

Three dozen schools in Eastern Maine have benefited from our annual Back-To-School Drive and Wishlist Initiative. Both initiatives have helped thousands of students and their families in preparing for each school year. ​​

Hundreds of
children served in
Preschool Program.

Through our Green House Village Preschool, hundreds of children and their families have benefited from our generational program and well-experienced staff. To learn more, visit our program's website: www.greenhousevillage.org. 
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The Courageous Steps Project, Inc. is a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization serving Maine. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. 
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