Our Community Outreach Coordinator,Carolyn and our Volunteer Resource Specialist, Cheryl enjoying Houston hospitality at the 2015 Points of Light Volunteering and Service Conference. At Starfish we value professional development. Staff often have the opportunity to partake in employer funded travel to conferences both domestic and international. … [Read more...]
Detroit Lions Donate 300 Thanksgiving Baskets to Starfish Families
10th Anniversary of the Ford Volunteer Corps Celebrated at Starfish!
In celebration of the Ford Volunteer Corps 10th anniversary, Starfish was very excited to welcome more than 100 Ford team members including Executive Chairman Bill Ford. Bill Ford was greeted by our very own 3 year-old client Larry. After the announcement of two new company- wide initiatives; the Bill Ford Better World Challenge and an innovative Employee Civic Leadership program, Larry accompanied Mr. Ford to our Starfish Garden. During their visit, 800 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to our little scholars. In addition, the Ford Volunteer members helped with many tasks and projects around our Hiveley location, making the area back-to-school ready. It was an overall special day for everyone involved. … [Read more...]
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Back-to-School is Quickly Approaching: Is Your Child Ready?
By: Sinziana Luchian; Marketing Intern As we enter into the Month of August, our Starfish staff has already started preparing for the new school year. August is known as Back-to-School Month; also as Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten Month, two very important topics. We would like to share some tips that may make the transition to the new school year a little easier. Important back-to-school tips: Meet your child’s teachers; children always fear not liking or connecting with their new teachers, this is a great way to ease those fears before the school year begins. Tour the school; if your school hosts an open house event, make sure to go. This will be a great opportunity for both the parents and children to become familiar with the classrooms, playground and surrounding areas. Make back to school shopping a priority early this month; obtain the class supply lists and take special shopping trips with your child. This will not only make them excited to … [Read more...]