STARability Community News

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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19 Sep

General

Employer Spotlight: Paradise Coast Sports Complex

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

STARability Foundation is like a matchmaker for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and employers who believe in an...

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17 Aug

General

Supporting STARability Through Employer Matching Gift Programs

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

Do you want your gift to help participants of STARability Foundation to go even further? Ask your employer if they have a matching gift...

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11 Aug

General, News

Employer Spotlight: Stofft Cooney Architects

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

STARability Foundation is like a matchmaker for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and employers who believe in an...

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06 Aug

General

Gestures of Generosity: Collier Community Foundation

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

Since 1985, Collier Community Foundation (CCF) has been instrumental in supporting organizations and nonprofits in our community that m...

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26 Jul

Awareness

Americans with Disabilities Act Day

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

July 26, 2021

July 26 is observed as The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Day. The ADA, enacted in 1990, reaffirmed our nation’s commitment to e...

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14 Jul

Awareness

Disability Awareness Day

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

July 14, 2021

Disability Awareness Day on July 14 is the world's largest not-for-profit, voluntary-led observance that celebrates diversity and the c...

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08 Jul

General

Large-scale Advertising Opportunity at Coastland Center Mall

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo

April 24, 2025

The STARability Foundation recently unveiled two major advertising projects at the local mall, Coastland Center. After Trailblazer Acad...

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