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13 Aug
General

STARability partners with BCB Homes for fifth annual Coastal Cleanup

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
August 14, 2026
STARability Foundation recently celebrated the fifth annual Coastal Cleanup with BCB Homes, continuing a partnership rooted in inclusio...
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29 Jul
General

STARability Foundation celebrates partnership with The Scout Guide Naples following successful Scouted Mahjong Charity Open Play event

Posted by Olivia Kennedy
July 29, 2026
STARability Foundation is proud to have been selected as the featured nonprofit in the newest edition of The Scout Guide Naples. The pa...
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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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08 Jun
Capital Campaign, General

STARability announces final sale at Home Collection

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
As STARability Foundation continues preparations for its future campus and expanded programming, the organization announced today that ...
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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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20 Apr
General

STARability expands team to support continued growth

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
STARability Foundation, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of people with autism and other developmental disabilit...
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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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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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01 Mar
General

Building a future where every ability shines

Posted by Maggie Cogbill
July 7, 2026
Each March, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month invites us to reflect, celebrate and recommit. This year’s theme, “We’re Here. T...
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Goodness for Pets Supports STARability Foundation
27 Jan
General

Goodness for Pets Supports STARability Foundation

Posted by melanie@starability.org
January 27, 2026
STARability Foundation is proud to recognize and celebrate the generosity of Goodness for Pets, whose recent donation is helping create...
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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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A Historic Day For STARAbility
26 Nov
General

A Historic Day For STARability

Posted by melanie@starability.org
July 7, 2026
Dear STARability family, We are excited to share a major milestone that marks a new chapter for our organization and the community we ...
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05 Sep
General

STARability Foundation expands team to meet growing need for transformative programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Posted by Ashley Nevar
December 2, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (Sept. 4, 2025) – STARability Foundation, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellect...
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28 Aug
General

Join STARability Foundation for the 8th annual Run, Walk & Roll 5K on Oct. 18

Posted by Ashley Nevar
August 28, 2025
A family- and pet-friendly inclusive event for all ages and abilities!   NAPLES, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2025) – STARability Foundati...
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30 Jul
General

  STARability partners with Macy’s to host one-of-a-kind inclusive Summer Fashion Show

Posted by Ashley Nevar
August 12, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – More than 120 guests recently gathered for an exciting Summer Fashion Show at Macy’s Coastland Center in...
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23 Jul
General

STARability hosts Volunteer Appreciation event to celebrate the impact of giving back

Posted by Ashley Nevar
August 12, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (July 23, 2025) – STARability Foundation, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of people with intellec...
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18 Jul
General

Three distinguished community leaders join STARability’s Board of Directors

Posted by Ashley Nevar
August 12, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (July 18, 2025) – STARability Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directo...
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16 Jul
General

STARability Foundation to host 8th Annual STAR Gala on Feb. 7, 2026

Posted by Ashley Nevar
August 12, 2025
Event to be chaired by philanthropic trio of sisters Jenny Haire, Barbie Kellam and Morgan Rodgers NAPLES, Fla. (July 16, 2025) – STAR...
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03 Jun
General, News

STARability Foundation selects Connor+Gaskins as builder for first-of-its-kind innovative and inclusive new campus

Posted by Ashley Nevar
June 3, 2025
NAPLES, FL (June 3, 2025) – STARability Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and de...
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02 Jun
General, STAR Award

STARability Foundation presents STAR Award to Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza

Posted by Ashley Nevar
August 11, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. (June 2, 2025) – STARability Foundation is excited to announce it recently presented a STAR Award to Mister O1 Extraordina...
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01 Mar
Awareness, General

National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Posted by Allie Perez
April 24, 2025
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: STARability creates pathways to independence Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month ...
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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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