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23 Jul
Events, General

STARability Foundation celebrates 10 years of Trailblazer Academy

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
August 14, 2026
STARability Foundation Celebrates 10 Years of Trailblazer Academy at 9th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K on Oct. 17 A family- and pet...
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06 May
Events

STARability Foundation invites community to “Reveling with Ravel”

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
The students and staff of STARability Foundation’s Music Academy invite the community to a special afternoon of music, creativity and c...
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29 Apr
Events, General

STARability Cup raises more than $380,000

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
STARability Foundation’s second annual STARability Cup Charity Golf Tournament was a resounding success, raising more than $380,000 to ...
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06 Apr
Capital Campaign, Events, General

STARability named beneficiary of “Closets for a Cause”

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
Inspired Closets SWFL is turning beautifully organized spaces into life-changing impact with the launch of “Closets for a Cause,” a new...
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02 Apr
Events, General

Beyond Juicery supports inclusion through “Keira’s Big Smoothie Day” and April Round-Up Campaign

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
STARability Foundation is proud to partner with Beyond Juicery + Eatery on a meaningful new initiative inspired by one of its own parti...
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01 Apr
Events, General

STARability is shining blue during Autism Awareness Month

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
As part of Autism Awareness Month, STARability Foundation is encouraging the community to “shine blue” by embracing the unique strength...
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24 Mar
Events, STAR Award

STARability Foundation presents STAR Award to Connor+Gaskins

Posted by melanie@starability.org
July 7, 2026
STARability Foundation recently presented a STAR Award to Connor+Gaskins, a dedicated community partner and the builder behind the nonp...
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12 Mar
Events, General

STARability hosts 2nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, which raised more than $100,000 in support of STARability Foundation, ...
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24 Feb
Events, STAR Studio & Artisan Gifts

STARability Foundation hosts 2nd Annual Makers Market

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
STARability Foundation is proud to announce the return of its 2nd Annual Makers Market, taking place from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday...
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19 Feb
Capital Campaign, Events

2026 STAR Gala Success Results in Campaign Pledge

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
In an extraordinary show of community commitment, STARability Foundation has raised more than $5 million in just a matter of days, mark...
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07 Feb
Events

2026 STAR Gala

Posted by melanie@starability.org
July 7, 2026
The 2026 STAR Gala was more than an elegant evening — it was a powerful celebration of generosity, leadership, and unwavering commitmen...
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19 Dec
Events, STAR Studio & Artisan Gifts

STARability Foundation’s STAR Studio Celebrates the Holiday Season

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
The STAR Studio, part of STARability Foundation’s Social Enterprise program, is celebrating a joyful holiday season following its parti...
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10 Dec
Events, General

STARability’s New Music Academy Flourishes During its Inaugural Year

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
Participants of STARability Foundation’s Music Academy recently took to the stage for a special performance at Sugarshack Downtown in B...
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02 Dec
Events, General

8th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K Raises Over $90,000

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
STARability Foundation was joined by more than 500 participants at its 8th Annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K on Saturday, Oct. 18, at Baker ...
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08 Apr
Events

STARability Foundation named beneficiary of TwinEagles charity golf tournament on April 9

Posted by Ashley Nevar
April 11, 2025
  STARability Foundation named beneficiary of TwinEagles charity golf tournament on April 9   NAPLES, Fla. (April 1, 2025...
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03 Mar
Events

Moorings Women’s Golf Association raises $35,000 to support STARability Foundation

Posted by Ashley Nevar
April 11, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (March 3, 2025) – Another successful charity golf tournament held by the Moorings Women’s Golf Association (MWGA) of the M...
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07 Feb
Events

STARability raises over $3.2 million at 7th Annual STAR Gala

Posted by Ashley Nevar
April 11, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2025) – STARability Foundation, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellectu...
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15 Apr
Events, General

STARability Partners with Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center for ‘Divergent Inspiration’

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability Foundation is excited to partner with Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center to host a special group art show. 'Divergent Insp...
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08 Feb
Events, General, News

STARability’s 2024 STAR Gala: The Adventure Begins Raises Over $2.8 Million

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability Foundation’s 6th Annual STAR Gala: The Adventure Begins raised more than $2.8 million to support innovative, life-changing ...
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26 Oct
Events, General

Another Record-breaking Success for Our Annual Run, Walk & Roll

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
Over 430 participants joined STARability Foundation’s 6th Annual Run, Walk and Roll 5K on Saturday, Oct. 21, at Paradise Coast Sports C...
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15 Aug
Events, General

STARability Partners with IAS for New Social Security Benefits Webinar Series

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
April 24, 2025
STARability Foundation, in partnership with Interpreting & Application Services, LLC (IAS), will host a virtual Social Security ben...
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27 Jul
Events

STARability’s 6th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K on Oct. 21 Garners Support from Sponsors and $10,000 Match

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
July 27, 2023
STARability Foundation is pleased to announce Inspired Closets SWFL as the presenting sponsor of its 6th Annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K...
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15 Mar
Events, News

STARability Hosts Next Semiannual Family Forum on Benefits and Guardianship

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
March 15, 2023
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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17 Feb
Events, News

STARability’s 2023 STAR Gala Raises $2.8 Million

Posted by Rachael D'Eramo
June 14, 2024
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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STARability Event Center

LIFE ENRICHMENT, SOCIAL CONNECTIONS & VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES

A dedicated community room and event space will host social gatherings and health and wellness activities, fostering connections that reduce social isolation and promote overall well-being. Additional amenities in the program center offer a professional kitchen as well as vocational training spaces where STARability can provide hands-on job training opportunities, preparing STARs for employment and empowering them to be productive members of the workforce.

Main Lobby STARability

A CAMPUS TO CALL HOME

For hundreds of participants, STARability is a source of hope, strength and opportunity. From the moment you step into the beautiful and inviting lobby, STARs and their families will be welcomed into an inclusive space where they can feel valued and supported. Our campus will offer a uniquely integrated approach, centralizing services that allow participants to access everything they need under one roof, from continuing education and vocational training to health and wellness programs.

Golisano Program Center

A SPACE FOR CENTER-BASED PROGRAMMING

With specialized classrooms and learning labs, STARability will offer goal-oriented programs that support continuing education, life skills development and career readiness. Each program will be tailored to meet participants’ unique needs and help them grow in confidence, ability and independence.

STARABILITY’S REGIONAL HUB

STARABILITY’S REGIONAL HUB

Our 42,000-square-foot campus at 2655 Northbrook Drive will be a beacon of inclusivity, providing a vibrant environment where STARs and the community can come together. The innovative campus will be the first of its kind in Florida, setting a new standard as a truly integrated center that embodies what an inclusive community can look like. It will be a place where learning, support and connection happen in ways never before possible in our region.

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