Stella Cares — Empowering Abilities. Inspiring Futures.
A grassroots nonprofit for every ability

Empowering Abilities.
Inspiring Futures.

Stella Cares funds therapy, learning, and family support for children and adults with disabilities — turning everyday donations into adaptive equipment, tutoring hours, and moments of dignity that last.

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91¢Of every dollar reaches programs
0Community chapters nationwide
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A child reaching toward a glowing heart
ADAPTIVE LEARNINGTHERAPY & MOBILITYFAMILY RESPITEINCLUSIVE COMMUNITYADAPTIVE LEARNINGTHERAPY & MOBILITYFAMILY RESPITEINCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Our thread

One belief connects every program we fund.

Like the ribbon that runs through our emblem, ability looks different for everyone, and every version of it deserves investment. Donations to Stella Cares are routed directly to the cause a giver chooses — no general fund, no guessing where it went.

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One thread. Every ability.
The people behind the purpose

Different abilities. Same dreams.

From learning support to adaptive play and family connection, every program starts with people — and every story deserves to be seen.

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Inclusive CommunityTogether, we make room for every ability.
Adaptive sports activity with Stella Cares
Adaptive SportsParticipation becomes possibility.
The Stella Cares mission

One mission. Four causes.

Small moments that add up to a more inclusive future.

Where donations go

Four causes, one ribbon connecting them.

Every gift is designated to one of four active funds. Pick the one that means the most to you, or split a gift across all four at checkout.

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Adaptive Learning

Funds one-on-one tutoring, sensory-friendly classroom kits, and assistive reading technology for students with learning and developmental disabilities.

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Therapy & Mobility

Covers co-pays for physical, speech, and occupational therapy, plus wheelchairs, braces, and mobility devices insurance won't fully cover.

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Family Respite Support

Gives primary caregivers funded respite hours and connects families with peer support groups and in-home care training.

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Inclusive Community

Runs after-school programs, adaptive sports leagues, and job-readiness workshops built for neurodivergent and disabled young adults.

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2026 impact

What the ribbon touched in 2026.

Every number represents a person, a family, or an opportunity reached through Stella Cares programs.

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Tutoring & learning hours funded
Learning opportunities expanded
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Therapy sessions co-paid
Therapy access made possible
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Families given respite support
Families supported with breathing room
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Adaptive sports & job programs run
Participation and independence encouraged

2026 impact figures shown here are editable program figures for the website build and should be replaced with Stella Cares' verified year-end totals before publication.

Make a gift

Choose an amount, choose a cause.

Every tier below funds something specific — you'll see exactly what your gift buys before you check out.

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Give with purposeYour gift becomes a real moment of possibility.
Prefer a custom amount? Give any amount on PayPal — every gift funds one full cause, start to finish.
Family stories

Real people. Real moments. A growing ripple of impact.

Every program starts with a need. Every gift helps turn that need into a moment of possibility, connection, and belonging.

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“The respite support gave our family something we had been missing for a long time — a little room to breathe while knowing our child was still surrounded by care.”

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Renee D.
Parent · Family Respite Support
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“The right learning support changed how we approached each day. Instead of focusing on what felt difficult, we started seeing what was possible.”

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Jordan M.
Parent · Adaptive Learning
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“Having help with therapy costs meant we could keep moving forward. That support was more than financial — it gave our family hope and consistency.”

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Alex L.
Caregiver · Therapy & Mobility
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“Inclusive activities helped our child feel like part of the group instead of watching from the sidelines. That sense of belonging matters.”

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Taylor S.
Parent · Inclusive Community
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“Adaptive opportunities let us see confidence grow in a completely different way. It was wonderful to watch participation become excitement.”

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Morgan K.
Family · Adaptive Programs
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“What stood out was the feeling that someone was listening. Stella Cares made support feel personal, practical, and connected to our family’s goals.”

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Casey N.
Caregiver · Community Support
Beyond a donation

Other ways to help the ribbon reach further.

Volunteer

Tutor a student, run a sports clinic, or staff a respite weekend. Our founding chapters need hands, not just funds.

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Donate

Give directly and securely through PayPal — one-time or whatever amount feels right today. Every dollar goes straight to a cause.

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Partner with us

Therapy clinics, schools, and employers: refer a family or sponsor a cause directly as an organization.

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Share the mission

Tell a friend, share a Stella Cares story, or invite your community to help one of our four causes reach further.

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