2026 Sooner Haven Summer Bash 2
The Sooner Haven Summer Bash 2 is a Sooner Haven residents only event that brings families together for a day of fun, resources, and connection. Guests can enjoy free food, games, entertainment, community resources, workforce opportunities, and family-friendly activities. Through partnerships with local organizations and sponsors, the Summer Bash helps strengthen community relationships while providing valuable support and opportunities for residents and families.
A message from our executive director
STAAR Foundation is a multicultural, multi-ethnic, multi-generational group of redemptive individuals.
Committed as one to a vision of enriching life. You ask how do we make lives better? Who is our target population?
STAAR Foundation staff, volunteers, and partners, is comprised of folks, having years of direct, hands-on experience
in various fields -- and credible messengers.
We have come together interdependently, we prioritize a practitioner approach in serving marginalized youth and adults.
Oklahoma faces significant workforce deficits. Shortages, in fields such as healthcare, skilled trades, and technology.
To address these gaps faced, STAAR Foundation believes, there is untapped potential in Oklahoma's marginalized communities.
Communities like justice served and those who live in our section 8 housing communities.
Research says, power skills, formerly known as soft skills are key. Power Skills help shape communities for the workforce.
Power Skills are transferable, skills such as adaptability, empathy, and effective communication,.
STAAR Foundation provides these skills and other power skills, in our Pathway to Excellence, best practice, researched programs.
I invite you to come, visit our website. Learn more about STAAR Foundation.
Consider how you can help support STAAR Foundation. The purpose of stars, is to give light, mark time, know the seasons.
Come, journey with us. Experience our light, this is your season. This is your time.
Sincerely,
Gerald Scott
Founder/Executive Director
Decision-Making
Kindness
Conflict Resolution
Authenticity
Communication
Storytelling
Active listening
POWERSKILLS
Curiosity
Emotional Intelligence
Empathy
Growth Mindset
