STAR was created with the conviction that a hand up – not a hand out – better serves the needs of the people in our community.
Since 1997, the STAR Foundation has helped transform the lives of over 1,300 individuals by teaching them the necessary skills to become more self-sufficient.
As we explain the important values of accountability and responsibility, our students discover a sense of personal dignity and self-empowerment. We prepare each student for successful employment through a program based on computer, financial and work readiness education.
The success of the STAR program is evidenced by:
After fifteen months of classroom training and career counseling with us, a 105% average increase in family income occurs.
70% of our graduates improve their employment status after 15 months and continue their journey to income self-sufficiency.
A 34% average decrease in government assistance occurs within 15 months, as participants grow more confident in their individual abilities.
After fifteen months of classroom training and career counseling with us, a 105% average increase in family income occurs.
70% of our graduates improve their employment status after 15 months and continue their journey to income self-sufficiency.
A 34% average decrease in government assistance occurs within 15 months, as participants grow more confident in their individual abilities.

Atlanta


Melody


Helen


Curtissa


Juanita


Charlotte

Employers
The goal of STAR Foundation of Coastal Georgia is to help adults learn skills that will prepare them to find meaningful long-term employment. Since 1997 STAR graduates have been hired by 365 different local businesses. The top employers of our graduates are:
- eBay (formerly GSI Commerce)
- Sea Island Company
- Southeast Georgia Health System
- Walmart
- King and Prince Seafood
- Gateway Behavioral Services
- McDonald’s
- FLETC
- Winn-Dixie
- Friendly Express
- Hampton Inn
- Burger King
- The King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort
- Magnolia Manor
- Rich Products Corporation
- Brunswick Housing Authority
- Gracemore Nursing Home
- IAP (International Auto Processoring)
STAR Foundation – good folks, doing important work, making the world better!
Dianne Hiltman, Author
Dianne Hiltman, Author
As a supporter of STAR for many years…
Jeannie Manning, Founding Member, Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation
Jeannie Manning, Founding Member, Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation
I support STAR because…
Brendan Bowen, Sea Island Company
Brendan Bowen, Sea Island Company
The STAR Foundation is an amazing organization…
Dr. Greg Aloia, President, College of Coastal Georgia
Dr. Greg Aloia, President, College of Coastal Georgia
The STAR Foundation provides…
Jeff Barker, President, SMUMC Foundation
Jeff Barker, President, SMUMC Foundation
The STAR Foundation is a tremendous organization…
Mark Stovall, Sun Trust Bank
Mark Stovall, Sun Trust Bank
STAR Foundation embodies the best…
Donna Davis, McGinty Gordon and Associates.
Donna Davis, McGinty Gordon and Associates.
STAR Foundation fills a void in our community…
Julie Martin, City Commissioner of Brunswick
Julie Martin, City Commissioner of Brunswick
The STAR Foundation has made a significant difference…
Woody Woodside, The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, Retired President
Woody Woodside, The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, Retired President
What better way to give…
Courtney Prince, 1608 Liberty LLC
Courtney Prince, 1608 Liberty LLC