Stride Inc 2018 Staff Photo
THE STRIDE STORY
Stride Inc. is proud to lead the way in offering inclusive employment opportunities for adults with Special Needs across the country, leveraging its array of office products for 40 years to promote integration into the workforce. Our flagship brands, including Stride, Aurora Binders, EasyFit, KlickFix, and Stride Write, are trusted by office product retailers. We have gone through many reiterations in our years of business. Our most recent initiative—providing packaging and fulfillment services for online sellers—has proven to be one of the most successful ways to generate meaningful employment for adults with developmental delays. We invite you to support Stride by partnering with us for your packaging and fulfillment needs. Together, we can create lasting employment opportunities for adults with Special Needs. Your patronage is vital in upholding our mission to provide meaningful employment opportunities for adults with Special Needs. Founded in Albuquerque, NM in 1981, Stride was officially trademarked in 1982. The name 'Stride' embodies our commitment to fostering meaningful progress in the lives of adults with Special Needs, empowering them to contribute to the community through integrated employment.
Our Founder, Barbara Roos Brennan (1936-2024)
WOMEN OWNED & HUBZone
Stride Inc. is proud to be certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and a Historically Underutilized Business (HUBZone). Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service and high-quality products while embracing our corporate responsibility to create meaningful employment opportunities for a diverse workforce, including adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Stride, we don’t just do business—we are committed to changing lives. Join us as we make strides toward a more inclusive and empowering future. In addition to our corporate efforts, Stride is also deeply committed to supporting broader community impact through our non-profit arm, Peter’s Paycheck! Inspired by Peter, whose own journey reflects the triumphs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Peter’s Paycheck! is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aligns with our core mission of creating opportunities for employment and empowerment.
Learn more about Peter and the nonprofit agency he inspired here:
Joey: The Stride Story Inspiration
MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Rooted deeply in family values, Stride, Inc. has flourished under the care of our family from its inception and now proudly continues into its second generation. The formation of Stride traces back to a deeply personal story—inspired by the founder’s son, Joey. Despite his struggles with hydrocephalus, which profoundly impacted his mobility, communication, and vision, Joey's indomitable spirit has been the guiding light for our mission. Though we lost Joey at the tender age of seven, his legacy endures through Stride, compelling us to dedicate our efforts to working alongside and advocating for adults with Special Needs.
At Stride, we are not just employers; we are champions for the potential within each individual with special needs, fostering an environment that encourages our employees to explore and reach their fullest personal and professional capacities. Our commitment to quality and inclusivity shines through our nationally acclaimed brand names, offering office products that are meticulously packed, assembled, labeled, and shipped by an unparalleled workforce. Our journey is more than just a business—it's a testament to Joey's legacy, driving us to make meaningful contributions every day.
