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In 2015, Jessica McTiernan abruptly received a notice from Social Security (SSA) that they were terminating her benefits. She immediately reached out to Julie Marks, Work Incentives Counselor at Starbridge, to ask for help in appealing the termination. As Jessica remembers, "I was scared to death. There’s so much involved and I’m afraid of doing something wrong."
Click to read story of Champions - Support in a Time of Crisis
Bob and his wife Jane are the parents of two children, Julia and Steven. Bob works as a Vice President at Key Insurance & Benefits Services.
Why did you decide to get involved as a board member?
I knew LDA Life and Learning Services, and I wanted to give back to the community. The bank I worked for at the time was very supportive of community involvement, which I appreciated. I have volunteered over the years for the American Diabetes Association and various Autism organizations.
Click to read about Giving Back to Starbridge - Board Member Robert Moore
Ten years ago, Shanai Webster took and passed the entrance exam for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at the Rochester Educational Opportunity Center. However, she was not able to start the program. Instead, she focused her energies on taking care of her children and working.
Read more: Taking Care of Family and Making a Difference for Others
On Saturday, May 13, more than 200 guests gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the Holiday Inn Downtown to raise money to support Starbridge and celebrate the good work done by our 2017 Community Award recipients.
Read more: 2017 Celebration Honors Community Award Winners
Laura Arrington and Starbridge were nominated for a Community Partner Award and honored at the fourth annual Civic Engagement Awards ceremony at St. John Fisher College on April 28, 2017. The awards recognize students and faculty at Fisher, and community partners like Starbridge who collaborate with the college to promote civic engagement and community service.
Read more: Laura Arrington Nominated for SJFC Community Partner Award
Ida Jones, Vice President of Organizational and Workforce Development at Starbridge, was honored by the National Human Resources Association, Rochester Chapter, at a luncheon ceremony on April 26, 2017. The annual awards recognize exceptional leaders in the human resources field.
Read more: Ida Jones Honored with HR Award
Starbridge is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2017 Community Awards.
Their stories are below. Please join us at our Celebration of Champions, on Saturday, May 13, to meet, congratulate and celebrate these remarkable people!
Read more: 2017 Community Award Winners Announced
Cynthia Lynch's face lights up when she talks about her job. As someone who enjoys befriending people and helping them solve problems, she has found the perfect fit in her position as Assistant Manager at Fastrac. She appreciates the opportunity to work as part of a team, and she likes getting to know the customers who come in the store.
Read more: Finding A Perfect Fit Through Employment
Dear Friends:
I hope this message finds you well. Spring is almost here, and many parents of school-aged children are preparing for springtime meetings with their children's teachers or the CSE. We have resources available on our website, including a video giving an Overview of the CSE Process.
Click to read Message from President/CEOMessage from the President/CEO - February 2017
Jensen Caraballo's dream is that people with disabilities will be included in the community, and that they no longer will be discriminated against or "left out of the picture". His dream is personal: Jensen was forced to live in an institutionalized setting from age 15 to age 21, because there were no other options for him. At age 18, he started advocating for his freedom, which he achieved at age 21 when he moved into his own apartment. He still lives on his own, with support from personal care aides.
Read more: Advocate Brings Understanding and Awareness to Others