Tommy Nobis CenterGalaxy of Stars
Tommy Nobis Center hosted its 27th Annual Galaxy of Stars luncheon on April 25, 2025…
Community and business leaders, people with disabilities · April 25, 2025
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, at the Cobb Energy Centre, raising over $250,000 to support employment programs for individuals with disabilities.
Nearly 400 community and business leaders gathered to celebrate the theme “Empowered,” hear from program participants, and recognize three award honorees for their contributions to inclusive communities:
Nolan Wilson, Rising Star Award. Laura and Eric Hart, Community Champions Award. Kim Menefee, Lifetime Achievement Award.
We are incredibly thankful for the support of our generous donors who help us create a supportive community where people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to work. A few of our major sponsors from this event and throughout the years include: Cobb EMC Foundation, WSB-TV, The Marcus Foundation, GA Power, Publix Super Market Charities.
Details
- Who
- Community and business leaders, people with disabilities
- When
- April 25, 2025
- Where
- Cobb Energy Centre
Run by
Early Youth Employment SERVICES (EYES)Early Youth Employment Services (EYES) provides vocational training and education within school settings to students with disabilities age 14 to 22 as they become empowered to pursue their career goals.CONNECTOutings and activities will be at no cost to our youth and familiesCONNECT is an initiative to connect families of youth with disabilities offering social events, group outings/activities, parent support, and family education.
THE ACADEMYThe Academy provides accelerated vocational education and training to equip young adults with disabilities to obtain successful employment.