Blog

16 Apr

General

National Volunteer Week

• March 13, 2024
• By Rachael D'Eramo
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National Volunteer Week was established in 1974 and is celebrated the third week of April. This week, is an opportunity to recognize th...

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11 Apr

General

STARability Finishes Strong for 10th Season of Baseball League

• April 11, 2023
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation concluded the 10th season of its all-inclusive baseball league with the final game, followed by an awards ceremo...

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21 Mar

General, News, STAR Award

STARability Presents STAR Award to the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples

• March 21, 2023
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation recently presented a STAR Award to its dedicated vocational partner, the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (C...

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15 Mar

Events, News

STARability Hosts Next Semiannual Family Forum on Benefits and Guardianship

• March 15, 2023
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation will host a Family Forum on Wednesday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Collier Community Foundation's me...

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02 Mar

Awareness, News

STARability Receives Proclamations Honoring Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

• March 2, 2023
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation has received proclamations from Collier County and the City of Naples declaring March as Developmental Disabilit...

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17 Feb

Events, News

STARability’s 2023 STAR Gala Raises $2.8 Million

• June 14, 2024
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation’s 5th Annual STAR Gala: Night on the Red Carpet raised $2.8 million to support innovative, life-changing program...

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13 Jan

General, News

STARability Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Baseball League

• January 13, 2023
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation kicked off the 10th season of its all-inclusive baseball league on Saturday, Jan. 7. Founded in 2013, the league...

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29 Nov

General, News

Winfield Street Coffee Naples Chooses STARability for First Charity Fundraiser on Dec. 2

• November 29, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

Winfield Street Coffee has chosen STARability Foundation as its first nonprofit partner in Naples. To raise awareness and support STARa...

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15 Nov

General, News

STARability Board Chair Recognized as Distinguished Volunteer

• November 15, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

  Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) pays tribute to individuals and organizations throughout the US...

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10 Nov

Events, News

STARability Celebrates STAR Participants With an Afternoon on the Red Carpet

• November 10, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation honored its participants during an awards ceremony on Nov. 9. The event, called Afternoon on the Red Carpet, was...

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26 Oct

Events, News

STARability Raises Over $75,000 at Record-breaking 3K/5K Run, Walk and Roll

• October 26, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

Nearly 370 participants came out to run, walk and roll in STARability Foundation’s 5th Annual 3K/5K on Saturday, Oct. 22, at Paradise C...

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17 Oct

General

STARability is Moving Locations

• October 17, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

We've got exciting news to share: We are moving! Starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, STARability Foundation’s popular programs and growing staff ...

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15 Oct

Community Bulletin Board, News

STARability Partners with The Local During National Down Syndrome Awareness Month

• October 15, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation is excited to announce a joint fundraiser with The Local during October in honor of national Down Syndrome Aware...

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03 Oct

General, News

STARability Recognizes Vocational Partners During National Disability Employment Awareness Month

• October 3, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation is recognizing its vocational partners in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed annu...

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07 Sep

General, News

STARability and CMON Partner to Create Employment Opportunity for Trailblazer Academy Participant

• September 7, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation is excited to announce the Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples (CMON) has hired Allison Occhionero, a participa...

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25 Aug

General, News

STARability Foundation Offers Two New Programs

• August 25, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation has launched two new programs focused on social connections and life skills development. Offered year-round to g...

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12 Aug

Events, News

Save the Date for STARability’s 5th Annual STAR Gala on Feb. 11

• August 12, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

Enjoy a night on the red carpet to support their STARs! STARability Foundation is pleased to announce the 5th Annual STAR Gala: Night o...

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05 Aug

Events, News

STARability Partners with CCSO for Family Forum: Understanding the Autism Support Project

• August 5, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Partners with CCSO for Family Forum: Understanding the Autism Support Project STARability Foundation, in partnership with t...

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22 Jul

Awareness

Fragile X Awareness Day

• July 22, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

Today, we celebrate 22 years of bringing awareness to Fragile X. Over the years, the reach of awareness has grown exponentially as our ...

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09 Jul

General, News

STARability Presents STAR Award to Pampered Pet Resorts

• July 9, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation recently presented a STAR Award to its committed vocational partner, Pampered Pet Resorts. The award was present...

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01 Jul

News, Social Enterprises

STARability and City of Naples River Park Community Center Partner for Summer Camp

• July 1, 2022
• By Rachael D'Eramo

STARability Foundation and City of Naples River Park Community Center partnered for second year to offer summer camp for all abilities ...

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