STARability Community News

17 Oct

General

STARability is Moving Locations

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

October 15, 2022

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

August 12, 2022

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

August 5, 2022

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

July 22, 2022

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

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

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

July 1, 2022

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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28 Jun

Events, News

Save the Date to Run, Walk & Roll for STARability’s 5th Annual 3K/5K

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

June 28, 2022

Save the Date to run, walk or roll for STARability Foundation’s 5th Annual 3K/5K on October 22 A family- and pet-friendly inclusive eve...

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15 Jun

General, News

STARability Awarded $20,000 Grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

STARability Foundation was recently awarded a generous $20,000 grant from the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation to expand programmin...

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06 Jun

General, Social Enterprises

Summer Has Arrived in the STAR Studio

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

Sunny skies ahead! Shop in-store or online for our summer line: four returning favorite candle scents, as well as a brand-new, 6-design...

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02 Jun

General, News

STARability Presents STAR Award to Driftwood Garden Center

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

STARability Foundation has announced the return of its STAR Award initiative and recently presented the first one since the pandemic to...

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15 May

Events, News

Inaugural Bunny Breakfast Hopping Success for STARability

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

May 15, 2022

Nearly 180 community members were greeted by STARability Foundation staff, volunteers and STAR participants for the inaugural Bunny Bre...

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07 Apr

General, News

STARability Becomes First-time Grantee of NCEF

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

STARability Foundation has been awarded a $30,000 grant for our Junior Trailblazer Academy program from the Naples Children & Educa...

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02 Apr

Awareness

World Autism Awareness Month

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 2, 2022

By Karen Govern, CEO of STARability Foundation World Autism Awareness Month: Autism Speaks – Light it up Blue on April 2 Every April,...

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21 Mar

Awareness

World Down Syndrome Day

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

March 21, 2022

What is World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) March 21st is a global day of celebration and awareness that has been observed by the United Nat...

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18 Mar

Events, News

STARability Hosts Free Family Forum on ABLE United Accounts

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

March 18, 2022

STARability Foundation will be offering their next Family Forum on the topic of ABLE United Accounts on Wednesday, April 6, from 10 a.m...

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09 Mar

General

Aielli Group’s Celebrity Startender Series Benefiting STARability

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

Join us for an evening of fun, networking and philanthropy at Dorona for the Aielli Group's Celebrity Startender Series! This series wi...

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08 Mar

Community Bulletin Board, News

The Luxury Bed Collection partners with STARability for Sleep Awareness Week

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

March 8, 2022

You spend a third of your life in bed. Make the other two thirds count. And, count towards a good cause, STARability Foundation! The Lu...

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