To enrich lives through education, training, resources, and cultural diversity

Our mission is to create culturally competent citizens who will work with incarcerated men, women, and juveniles through a commitment to multiculturalism

The STAAR (Services that Assist and Redeem) Foundation is a state-incorporated 501c3 nonprofit organization with Christian-based principles.

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