307 5th Avenue, Melbourne Beach, Florida 32951, United States
Providing scholarships and educational resources for resilient students
Making strides towards helping resilient spirits shine
Our Mission and Inspiration
Closing out our first chapter 2015-2025
Shining Through Shadows, Inc is a Nonprofit Corporation registered in the State of Florida with a primary financial mission to provide scholarships and grants for resilient students who have experienced obstacles along their path to success.
This nonprofit was established in 2012 by Kimmi, Susie and Jane Stark to continue the legacy of Set
Shining Through Shadows, Inc is a Nonprofit Corporation registered in the State of Florida with a primary financial mission to provide scholarships and grants for resilient students who have experienced obstacles along their path to success.
This nonprofit was established in 2012 by Kimmi, Susie and Jane Stark to continue the legacy of Seth's service to community and helping people in need. Seth's daughter, sister and mother were determined to carry on his inspirational giving spirit.
“When we lend our energy to uplift another in any way, we improve our own lives while making the world a better place for all of us.” Seth T. Stark
We encourage people to “pull themselves up by their bootstraps and step onto the ladder to success.” Step out from the shadow and shine in the light. Step up to reach your goals …one step at a time.
Closing out our first chapter 2015-2025
Closing out our first chapter 2015-2025
For the past 10 years, Shining Through Shadows has offered the STS Resilient Spirit Scholarship annually to an adult education student through the Brevard Schools Foundation Scholarship Opportunities. In recent years several factors resulted in a lack of applicants. Therefore, in December 2025 the remaining funds in our specific scholars
For the past 10 years, Shining Through Shadows has offered the STS Resilient Spirit Scholarship annually to an adult education student through the Brevard Schools Foundation Scholarship Opportunities. In recent years several factors resulted in a lack of applicants. Therefore, in December 2025 the remaining funds in our specific scholarship account of $1669.81 were transferred to the recently formed BSF Jump Start Scholarships program general fund. Jump Start Scholarships are a $1500 1 year Florida Prepaid plan offered to graduating seniors from low income households targeting but not limited to students participating in Brevard Public Schools CTE programs. We are pleased to know that the funds that we have raised for scholarship opportunities in past years will be utilized through the 2026 Jump Start Scholarships this year.
Unfortunately, Shining Through Shadows was unable to commit to a dedicated named scholarship for future years at this time due to the $1500 minimum annual funding requirement. We may revisit this decision in future years depending on our level of fundraising.
We want to thank former South Area Adult Education Center Principal Rebecca Camp and BSF scholarship coordinator Linda Filippini for their assistance with facilitating our establishment of the BSF Shining Through Shadows Resilient Spirit Scholarship in memory of Seth T. Stark. And we would like to recognize our 2017 and most successful scholarship recipient Gi'Anna for her resiliency in overcoming many obstacles on her path to achieving her Associate's degree in 2022 and her Bachelor's degree from EFSC in 2024. We wish her continued success in the future.
2026 - Chapter 2 Begins
2026 - Chapter 2 Begins
Check back soon for more details about our plans for 2026
Help fund our scholarship and grant projects
$61.00
Our financial goal for 2026 is to raise $3,000
You can mail donations to:
Shining Through Shadows, Inc
307 Fifth Avenue Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
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