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- EIN 31-1372833
- (513) 281-2100
- 5030 Oaklawn Dr Cincinnati OH 45227 USA
- www.starfirecouncil.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Human Services
Mission: 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.
Programs: Community Building Program Our Community Building program connects people with developmental disabilities to roles and relationships and deepens and sustains those community connections over the long haul. On average people beginning our program have only 1 or 2 close community friendships. Starfire supports people with developmental disabilities experiencing loneliness by connecting them to people and passions in their local area. Starfire supports 75+ adults with developmental disabilities (DD) in a direct, 1:1 model for an average of 156 hours per person annually to connect each person socially through valued roles. Our Community Building program is supported in part through Medicaid waiver dollars, grants, and private donations. Family Directed Community Inclusion Initiative Starfire provides year-long mentorship to help launch family-led projects. Our Family Directed program is supported solely through grants and private donations.