A student signs their peer's yearbook.

At Northstar, we believe every student should learn in a place where they are understood, encouraged, and given the opportunity to thrive.

Our students represent 12 of the 13 recognized disability categories and come from 13 counties across Central Virginia. When they walk through our doors, they become part of a single, welcoming community. Here, students build friendships, grow their independence, and gain confidence in who they are.

Your Support Makes All the Difference

Because of donors like you, Northstar students receive:

  • Individualized academic instructional support
  • Access to our proprietary social-skills curriculum
  • Hands-on workforce training and career preparation

Your generosity turns possibility into progress.

Sofia’s Story

When Sofia first came to Northstar, she was emotionally drained. She felt like she didn’t belong anywhere. Within three months at Northstar, everything began to change. Sofia rediscovered what she was capable of and made friends. She began to believe in herself again.
Her mom said it best: “Sofia probably could have muddled through her old school to graduate, but it would have been at the cost of her self-esteem and personality. Northstar sees her for who she is and lets her be herself.”
Stories like Sofia’s happen because of caring supporters like you.

Please give today!

A $155 year-end gift provides one full week of academic and social-emotional support for a Northstar student.

Your generosity helps students feel seen, supported, and ready to succeed. Donate today.