You can empower people to live their best lives! When you give to our Impact Fund, you help create real experiences for the 2,000 adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness served...
Staff Appreciation Week As the year came to a close, Sertoma Star Services took time to recognize the heart, dedication, and commitment our staff bring to their work every day. Supporting individuals with developmental disabilities and those living with...
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS, OCTOBER 2025 In October 2024, Sertoma Star Services announced the expansion of its housing services for the community. To celebrate this occasion, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for a new permanent supportive housing unit located at 12000...
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...
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...
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...
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 Services has launched community-based training in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) with a focus on recognizing the needs of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. MHFA with an IDD focus reviews mental health challenges and how they relate to individuals...
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...
Announcement from the Board of Directors Kelly Berardelli has been appointed as the President/CEO of Sertoma Star Services, effective July 1, 2024. With her extensive background and experience working in the field serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, Kelly Berardelli...