Coletta Collections is run by St. Coletta of Greater Washington, a nonsectarian, nonprofit organization in the Washington, DC area that’s mission is to empower children and adults with intellectual and multiple disabilities to discover their full potential. All of the items on this site are handmade in the USA by participants in one of our programs.

Coletta Collections also has retail stores that offer a variety of crafts such as fused glass tableware, jewelry and hand woven and hand-dyed scarves and accessories made by our participants. In addition to being a point of pride to be able to sell what they make, the shops offer our participants the opportunity to learn retail skills and have daily community integration.

We see potential where others see limitations, family when others see clients. We believe that everyone has the ability and the right to dream, develop and achieve, at all stages of their lives. We work collaboratively to help each individual to develop the skills and confidence to pursue their goals.

Your purchase helps continue to see possibilities beyond disabilities.