Families United Dinner
Our annual dinner for parents and guardians will be on the evening of Wednesday, November 12. Additional details will be shared soon. At this event you will hear an update on programs and have an opportunity to speak with...
Help Someone Feel Empowered Today!
On this Sertoma Star Services first annual Day of Giving — a dedicated day of support —you can change the life of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness. If you have questions or would like information...
First Look for Charity 2026
Sertoma Star Services is proud to be one of the 18 benefiting charities! Save the date for First Look for Charity, a black-tie event hosted by the Chicago Automobile Trade Association. Held the day before the Chicago Auto Show opens to the...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Class
Training for adults supporting adolescents ages 12-18 Sertoma Star Services has partnered with the Village of New Lenox and its Safe Community Coalition to offer a FREE Youth Mental Health First Aid Class (Youth Version – for Adults) on Tuesday, October 7, from 8:30...
‘Fore’ the Future Golf Outing, Sept. 15
Sertoma Star Services held its annual ‘Fore’ the Future Golf Outing on September 15 at the beautiful Idlewild Country Club. This event provided an opportunity to enjoy a round of golf at one of the best private country clubs...
Cook County Commissioner Visit
The Honorable Donna Miller, Cook County Commissioner of the 6th District, visited Sertoma Star Services recently to present a resolution in honor of National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month in Cook County. The Board of Commissioners chose Sertoma Star...
Medicaid Cuts: Interview with CEO Berardelli
In an article published on March 28, 2025 by Erin Drumm and Medill Illinois News Bureau, Kelly Berardelli shares the impact Medicaid cuts will have on the individuals supported by Sertoma Star Services. “Any cuts to Medicaid have the...
Staff Excellence Recognized by The Arc
Photo caption: (right to left) Zach Apt and Sheneka Crawford were honored by The Arc of Illinois on April 22. Pictured with Apt and Crawford are Executive Director Samantha Alloway (center), Sertoma Star Services President/CEO Kelly Berardelli, and Sertoma...
Sertoma Star Joins in Advocacy Days
A group of advocates from Sertoma Star Services proudly traveled to Springfield on April 9 and 10 to support two critical efforts. The advocates consisted of individuals who receive support for intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), those living with mental illness working toward...