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    New Hope Ministries

    7675 Davis Blvd, Naples FL. 34104

    Menu: Thanksgiving Themed Dinner

    Cost: $25

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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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07 Mar
General, Social Enterprises

Stellar Supporter: Gulf Coast International Properties

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
Thank you, Gulf Coast International Properties, for your generous support of our social enterprises! GCIP is now displaying STAR*Made S...
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28 Feb
Awareness

Spread the Word Inclusion 2022: Champions of Change

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
February 28, 2022
The only R-word should be Respect. STARability Foundation believes that the world would be better if all people were valued, respected...
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15 Feb
Events, News

STARability’s 2022 STAR Gala: Light the Night Raises $3.2 Million

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
February 15, 2022
This year's STAR Gala: Light the Night raised a record-breaking $3.2 million to support programs for individuals with intellectual and ...
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07 Feb
General, Social Enterprises

Stellar Supporter: U.S. Bank

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
Thanks to a longtime STARability supporter, STARability's social enterprises are reaching more members of our community! In January, U....
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07 Jan
General, News

Naples Illustrated names STARability CEO Karen Govern Among “The Naples 100”

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability is proud to share that Naples Illustrated magazine has named CEO Karen Govern one of "The Naples 100" for 2022! As written...
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28 Dec
General

Ways to Support STARability With a Year-end Gift

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
As we close out 2021, we wanted to thank you for supporting our STAR participants this year. Your belief in our mission has helped 290 ...
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08 Dec
General

STARability Board President is Designhounds Influencer Award Winner

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability congratulates board president Lisa Kahn-Allen on her 2021 Modenus Designhounds Influencer Award Winners - the Changemakers ...
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01 Dec
General

STARability Raises $32,000 for #GivingTuesday

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability Foundation raised $32,000 on #GivingTuesday! Yesterday, Nov. 30, we asked you to donate to our STARs on the largest global ...
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17 Nov
General

STARability Board Treasurer Recognized as Distinguished Volunteer

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
Each year, the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) pays tribute to individuals and organizations throughout the US that have...
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02 Nov
General, News

STARability Named “Give with Confidence” Organization by Charity Navigator

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability Foundation is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency have earned an...
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28 Oct
General

Employer Spotlight: Pampered Pet Resorts

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability is like a matchmaker for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and employers who believe in an inclusive ...
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25 Oct
Events, News

Record-breaking 4th Annual 3K Fun Run, Walk & Roll for STARability

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
October 25, 2021
They ran, they walked, and they rolled across the finish line at STARability Foundation’s 4th Annual 3K Fun Run, Walk & Roll, which...
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14 Oct
General, THRIVEability Garden

Gestures of Generosity: Abbie Sladick

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
In nature, beautiful things can grow from humble beginnings. Such is the case for STARability's THRIVEability community garden in partn...
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06 Oct
Community Bulletin Board, General

Mister O1 Fundraiser Brings in the Dough

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
On Sept. 8, our friends at Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza hosted Eat a Pizza, Help a STAR to benefit our life-transforming programs and ...
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