Few people live life as fully as Amber Jones lived hers. Amber may have had special needs, but she generously gave special joy to all who had the privilege of knowing her. Amber was the embodiment of FUN. She loved Comic-Con, all things Disney, football, hockey, and all kinds of animals, especially horses - and she was always up for an adventure. Amber graduated to heaven on November 12, 2018, and though her life on earth may have been short, her legacy of love lives on through the Amber Jones Foundation - the foundation her family established to support adults with special needs. We are SO grateful for their generous $25,000 grant to help expand our Work & Enrichment Program and help more STARS live life like Amber did.
We are always looking for interesting learning opportunities for our STARS and this year we hit the jackpot when Lois Stimax offered to teach Culture & Cooking. Each month the focus is on a different country with one class learning interesting facts about its culture and history and the other learning how to make simple dishes from that cuisine. This month the focus was on Italy. The STARS learned that pizza originated in Naples and Milan is the fashion capital of the country. Of course, the best part was making their own personal pizzas! But the most significant benefit of this class is our STARS are learning recipes they can make independently at home, using toaster ovens or air fryers and simple ingredients. By the end of the year, they will have their own cookbooks filled with recipes from around the world that they can share with family and friends! Bon Appetit!
We Love Our Volunteers
Lily Tomlin once said, “I always wondered why somebody didn’t do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody.” Every week our volunteers are doing “something” to give adults with Down Syndrome, Autism and other special needs opportunities to learn new skills, develop confidence, experience a sense of purpose and enjoy a place where they belong. These dedicated, fun-loving folks help our STARS stay on task and celebrate their accomplishments in our Greeting Card Studio; guide them in fitness & dance, assist in Bible study; read in Book Club; lead Sports Talk and teach cooking. We are grateful to all the folks who joined us for our volunteer training this month. If YOU have a special skill or talent you’d like to share with our STARS or if you have experience in fundraising, technology, marketing or videography please click this link: Get Involved | Suncoast STARS. Come join the party!
We Are Hiring
As we welcome more STARS to our community, we need more staff to help maintain our high-quality programming. We are seeking a highly motivated, creative individual with Special Education experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to join us on this amazing journey. To learn more, please contact us at info@suncoaststars.org.
Let's Keep this Going!
To support us financially go to Donate | Suncoast STARS
For more information, email info@suncoaststars.org or call 720.480.0950
"He counts the STARS and calls them by name." ~ Psalm 147:4
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