Starkey, Inc.

01/15/2026

"Built Different" is the theme of our current ad campaign, and it is affirmed every day through the actions of our dedicated employees. It's in the quiet moments nobody sees, spent listening, helping, supporting. It's the fast pace of a day while they walk to and from programs checking urgent messages about the people they support. It's the dinner they prepare, the words of welcome they offer and the hugs they give. They understand the privilege of knowing the people we serve.

(Are you Built Different? starkey.org/careers)

01/14/2026

Each October, you will see Knights of Columbus members in their signature yellow vests at local stores, accepting charitable donations in exchange for a Tootsie Roll treat. The councils' charitable focus is on individuals who have intellectual and developmental disabilities. In the Wichita area, Knights of Columbus councils have made a huge impact at Starkey - their contributions have funded accessible buses, furniture, program supplies and more over the last 35 years. THANK YOU for your enduring generosity!

(Photo from yesterday's check presentation by Knights of Columbus Council 6761 - St. Cecilia parish in Haysville.)

01/13/2026

Nothing but net for our ballers! You can find us:

🏀 Playing Pop-A-Shot when we have a few extra minutes
🏀 On the courts at the Greater Wichita YMCA
🏀 Shooting around with the Wichita State University men's basketball team

We are building eye-hand coordination, stamina and balance when we shoot some hoops! ⛹️

01/12/2026

When this group of friends wanted to relax last week with hot tea, lattes and cookies, they stopped in at a local favorite, Sunflour Cafe & Collective. Keneth got to read his copy of The Wichita Eagle while Anya, Cassie, Brandi and Andrew played games and shopped.

01/09/2026

We love the Cars for Charities Rod & Custom Car Show and can't wait until January 17-18! Individuals from Starkey always get the chance to choose their favorite car and present an award. This show has raised $1.7 million for Starkey and AbilityPoint since its inception! THANK YOU to the Cars for Charities board and all of the participants and attendees for supporting individuals with disabilities! Discount tickets are available at area QuikTrips; more info on the show here: https://carsforcharitiesshow.com/

01/08/2026

Consider spending some time with us in the new year! We are always looking for volunteers to help with some fun activities. You can:
⭐️ Help serve cake and play bingo at a birthday party
⭐️ Grab some friends and plant flowers or clean up porches and yards at a group home
⭐️ Teach a new hobby, like pickleball or painting
⭐️ Run a game at our big spring party

Or if reading a book out loud or playing a game with a small group is more your speed, we have those opportunities, too! Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4jwLLjG

01/07/2026

Thank you, You're Fired Ceramics, for providing us a creative outlet and offering something tangible to us take home as a memory. We love spending time with you! 🎨

01/06/2026

Job seekers in Starkey's Supported Employment Program recently completed a five-week training course with the help of grant funding shared by TECH, Inc. These graduates are ready to take the next step in their journey to getting hired by a local business! ✨

01/05/2026

At the Great Plains Nature Center, we get to learn about the ecosystems and wildlife of the Great Plains, which includes Kansas, Nebraska, and North and South Dakota, as well as parts of other states. This local center also has beautiful outdoor walking paths, so we get a few steps in there as well.

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

It's time for a 2025 retrospective! ⏳ During the past year, we created, appreciated, watched parades, cooked, volunteered, rode horses, fed llamas, took in galleries and ballgames, harvested vegetables, stopped for ice cream (essential) and worked at our jobs. We lived full lives and look forward to the same in 2026! 🌟

12/30/2025

So many of you helped make the holidays bright this year - thank you! ✨

There were 118 angels adopted this year from our Angel Tree. Of those, 28 were adopted by Starkey board members, 20 were adopted by University Congregational Church, 18 were adopted by Southwest National Bank, 15 were adopted by the Joe Hull Scholarship Fund at Wichita State University and another 15 were adopted by Cargill. The rest were adopted by other generous individuals and families.

We cannot thank you enough for putting smiles on the faces of the individuals we serve! 💝