Cincinnati Gives Challenge participant; donate here: www.cincinnatigives.org/Starfire-Cincy
ESTABLISHED: 1993
MISSION: We work alongside people with developmental disabilities, like Down syndrome, autism, and cerebral palsy to reduce isolation, remove barriers, and spark connections. We’re celebrating 30 years of community-building in 2023, and your support helps us:
• Work 1:1 with people to help create valued social roles and connections based on common interests
• Mentor and give funding to families to develop community projects that help establish identities exclusive of disabilities
• Provide community-building education to service, health, childcare, government, and community organizations
Starfire is a visionary organization working to build better lives for people with disabilities. Since 1993, Starfire has worked to create a more inclusive Cincinnati. Starfire is focused on decreasing the social isolation felt by people with disabilities. The data is clear; people with disabilities grow increasingly lonely and isolated as adults. Working with one person at a time, Starfire connects people to relationships and uncovers a person’s talents and passions so they can thrive in their communities alongside their neighbors.
SERVING OUR COMMUNITY: Every dollar donated helps people with disabilities thrive. 1:1 guidance and funding for family and community projects, like:
• Anderson Community Art Collaborative forging connections, creating social engagement
• Lower Price Hill Artist Collective supporting social artists, like Alicia and Kachelle, beautifying the neighborhood
• Kennedy Heights Citizen Fest capturing and sharing artist interviews, publicizing Art Center events
• Middletown “Hello Neighbor” Nights: bubbles, kites, movies, and more!
• Sparks connections, nurtures relationships, reduces isolation, so more can lead richer, fuller lives!
Thank you!
LEADERSHIP
Mitch Haralson, Executive Director
Tom Pack, Director of Finance
Tim Vogt, Learning Network Director
Jan Goings, Learning Network Operations Director
Megan Selnick-Hubbell, Board President
Katie Bogenschutz, Board Vice President
Louie Randolph, Board Treasurer
Jeremy Jarrett, Secretary
Alen Amini, Gov & Opps Chair
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
Starfire is always looking for opportunities to bring the message of inclusion to everyone. If you have an organization, community group, or business that is looking to learn more about the I in DEIA training, we would love to speak with you. We have monthly Storytelling series where families tell of their experiences with their family projects along with monthly Community Design sessions. Come listen and learn how you can participate and contribute.
6457 Glenway Ave., #230
Cincinnati, OH 45211
(513) 281-2100
www.starfirecincy.org
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