“The real secret to a fabulous life is to live imperfectly with great delight.”
A Little About Us
We started Stable Life because we have a family member with special needs. He cannot work due to his difficulties and is considered pre-vocational. We started Stable Life so that some day he can go to an office just like his younger brother does. As of November 1st, 2021 we have done it! Leased a beautiful office space in Seascape Village, Aptos! We are now in the process of creating an offshoot business and organizing classes! Regional Center adults can have access to all we have to offer. Coming soon!
When it comes to respite we put parents’ needs first with a close second being the caregivers’ needs. We strive to pay the highest rate to caregivers and streamline the hiring process. Our caregivers are companions for our clients. They bring friendship and caring to your home.
Our founders have years of experience working with individuals with special needs and have successfully started and run another special needs non-profit which is still thriving to this day.
Gail Wright
Executive Director
With over 20 years experience with founding and running a non-profit specific to special needs individuals, she brings a wealth of knowledge and understanding about what it takes to truly help families and caregivers living with special needs individuals.
Brett Wright
Founding Client
Brett is a very fun and loving individual who really enjoys working with horses and cars. He has fueled our passion and has been an inspiration for all of us to help individuals with special needs and the families that support them.
Alan Wright
Finance Director
Having over 30 years experience running high tech companies with 1000+ employees, Alan brings immense business insights. He also has over 30 years experience working with individuals with special needs too! He’s our resident psychiatrist, behaviorist, and plain old nice guy!
Katie Gentile
Recruitment & Programs Manager
Katie specializes in creating supportive communities for clients and families through inclusive social gatherings & fostering relationships with partnered organizations. She has a background in event planning and a bachelor's degree in communications with an emphasis in business & nonprofit management which she uses to cultivate networks of support and opportunities for those we serve.
Matt Wright
Program Director
Has known and worked with special needs individuals all of his life and has experience with all aspects of non-profit work. Matt brings much needed knowledge into how to reach into the community to help spread the amazing services we provide.
Kevin Burman
Respite Manager
Kevin is guided by the belief that every individual has both the right and the capability to lead a fulfilling life. Using his extensive and varied experience in management, customer service, and business operations, he plays a key role in ensuring that Stable Life Services consistently provides the highest standard of care possible.
About Our Non-Profit
Stable Life Services, founded in 2018, is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization dedicated to supporting families/caregivers and individuals with special needs. We are located in Santa Cruz County and serve Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Monterey, San Benito Counties, and even more! As of late 2018, we became a vendor for San Andreas Regional Center (SARC), providing in-home respite services to those families served by SARC. Our goal is to make using your respite hours as easy and stress-free as possible. We strive to pay respite workers the highest possible rate to maintain the highest possible job satisfaction. Our ultimate goal is to provide volunteer opportunities for our son and others like him. As of November 1, 2021 we have achieved our ultimate goal! We have leased a fabulous place in Seascape Village, Aptos, Ca and are in the process of developing classes and structure for our adults.
Vision of the Future
We have leased a beautiful and exciting retail/office space in Seascape Village, Aptos. This space is our Community Activities Hub where we are in the process of opening a Gift Shop to provide pre-vocational activities for our adults with special needs. We’re also starting social/recreational* activities including music, dance, art, cooking, yoga, functional fitness. The Hub is a place where learning new skills and branching out into the community is a daily event. By partnering with local businesses and organizations we plan to cultivate a strong sense of community with fun and inclusive activities and events that everyone can enjoy. We are a resource for the Self Determination Program. Come, join the fun and get involved!
*The Social/Rec category for SARC families will be added to the options you can ask your Service Coordinator for. This option will be available within a month or two. It is in the development phase as of March 9, 2022.