START Schedule

JCHD Shred Day
Jackson County Health Department will be having their fall shredding event. Documents are shredded by individuals that attend START services!

START Annual Awards
We will be celebrating the accomplishments our our individuals, team members, Board of Directors, and community parterners.

Elk's Halloween Dance
Murphysboro Elk’s Lodge 572 will be having a Halloween Dance for the individuals that attend START services.
Trunk or Treat
START will be having a Trunk or Treat during the day for individuals that participate in services. Community volunteers are welcome to join us by setting up a trunk!

Veteran's Day
Our Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed today.
Thanksgiving Meal
START will be proving a Thanksgiving meal to individuals that participate in services thanks to the generous donations made by our community partners!

Thanksgiving Break
Our Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed today.
Holiday Party
START will be having a pizza party and dance to celebrate all the winter holidays for all the individuals we serve. Santa will join us as a special guest! Made possible by the generous donations made by our community partners.

Holiday Break
Our Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed today.

Murphysboro Apple Festival Grand Parade
START plans to participate by having a float again in this years Apple Festival Grant Parade.

DSP Appreciation
START is so fortunate to be an employer of so many dedicated Direct Support Professions. We hope they know how much we appreciate the care they provide our individuals each and every day.

Special Friend Day (Murphysboro Apple Festival)
Murphysboro Apple Festival welcomes the individuals that receive START services for music and rides.

Direct Support Professional Week
This week we recognize the skills and achievements of our dedicated Direct Support Professional Team. Thanks for all you do!


Race Day
START will have their Annual Race Day Event for individuals served at the Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center. Events include pinewood derby races, car show, music, and lunch!

Vocational Survey
Please help us prepare for the changes that will be taking place with the passing of the Dignity in Pay Act, that will discontinue the use of subminimum wage services by 12/30/2029.

Independence Day
Our Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed today.


Fishing Day
START will be having a fishing and cookout day at Murphysboro Lake on this date for all individuals served. No lunches will need to be sent today.

Memorial Day
Our Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed today.

Staff In Service
Our Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed today for Staff training.

Murphysboro Elk's START Luau Dance
Murphysboro Elk’s Lodge 572 will be having a dance and pizza Luau party for the individuals that attend START services.

Special Olympics Spring Games
Individuals at our CDS that signed up to participate will be Special Olympics Spring Games in Herrin.

"Bee Open" Cultural Awareness Campaign
This START Individual event is being hosted by our Counseling Group.


Music Day
Our Community Day Service will be enjoying a day with local musicians at the Davis-McCann Center.

St. Patrick's Day Dance
Murphysboro Elk’s Club will be hosting a St. Patrick’s Day dance for individuals that attend START services.

James Wells Memorial Bench Dedication
Today at 1pm there will be a dedication of the James Wells Memorial Benches at the Murphysboro Youth and Recreation Center (1818 Walnut Street). START CDS individuals volunteered their time to this effort by sorting plastic caps used to create the benches!

Weather Closure
START Community Day Service programs will be closed to individuals due to winter weather.


Valentine's Dance
Murphysboro Elks Lodge 572 will be having a Valentine’s Dance for Individuals that participate in START services.

Presidents’ Day: We are open!
START Community Day Services and Administrative offices are open on Presidents’ Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
START Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed on Monday, January 20th in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Holiday Break
START Community Day Services and Administrative Office will be closed in observance of Holiday Break. We will resume services on Tuesday, January 2, 2025

START Individuals ELKs Christmas Dinner
Murphysboro Elks Lodge 572 will be providing a holiday meal for START individuals. Please reserve a seat for all individuals and team members that plan to attend with Abbie by December 5th.

START Individual Holiday Party
START Individuals will be having a holiday party at the Davis-McCann center. Pizza, drinks, treats, music, and a visit from Santa will be included thanks to the generous donations from our community partners.

Retirement Open House
Please join us in recognizing Rhonda and Myra for their years of dedication to START and the individuals we serve.