We have an exciting flash opportunity!!! The First $6,000 in donations made tomorrow on Giving Tuesday 12/3 will be matched dollar for dollar by a generous board member and will fund scholars' immediate needs, through micro grants and holiday gifts.
You can donate by clicking the link in our bio or by texting "FirstStar" to 44-321.
We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! #Givingtuesday is December 3. Help us jump-start the season with a gift today! Your donation this giving season will help our scholars fulfill their dreams by providing our alumni micro-grants and holiday gifts while supporting education access for high school-aged youth in foster care. Join us in making a positive impact in our community!
You can donate by following the link in our bio or texting "FirstStar" to 44-321.
We're proud to lead tFYPC, a coalition of leading California-based organizations working to improve high school completion rates for foster youth. Together, we're making a difference! Read more at: #FosterYouthEducation#CommunityImpact
We've already raised over $16,000 towards this matching challenge! Members of the First Star Board of Directors have pledged a generous 1-1 matching gift up to $25,000 during Foster Care Awareness Month. Every dollar you contribute during the month of May will effectively double your impact and get us closer to unlocking the full match.
Help us unlock this critical funding by by following the link in our bio!
With your support, we can raise a total of $50,000 in just one month, making a meaningful difference in the lives of the First Star scholars! Your contribution will provide the resources to ensure our students continue to outpace their peers. 97% of our scholars graduate high school and an impressive 91% continue to post-secondary education. With your help, we can expand opportunities for our foster youth!
We hosted our third annual Alumni Awards Show event this past weekend. It was a huge success awarding our graduating seniors and accomplished alumni! Thank you to those who could join us! We hope to see you at our next event - First Star Alumni Family Reunion this Winter
Join us for Episode 3 of the Scholar Voice Podcast, My Dearest Anxiety. As the final episode of the mini-series, scholars will reflect upon their journey through the writing project and the deeply introspective themes it has raised. They’ll also discuss their plans for moving forward, equipped with newfound coping mechanisms and skills, whether they’re transitioning to college or the next year of high school. Your donations make a real difference in supporting initiatives like the Scholar Advisory Committee, allowing us to create more opportunities for our scholars. With your help, we can create even more opportunities for our scholars and continue expanding educational access for youth in care!
Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube! Link in bio!
Your donations make an even greater impact during Foster Care Awareness Month. Our Board has committed to matching the first $25K in donations made throughout May. Donate with the link in our bio. Thank you for supporting educational access for youth in care!
Join us for the Scholar Voice Podcast “Imposter Syndrome: Building a Healthy Relationship with Yourself.” Using the writing prompt “Dear past/present/future me,” scholars will explore how their experiences of imposter syndrome have challenged their sense of identity. Tune in as they share strategies for combating these feelings by building a healthy relationship with themselves. Please consider donating to support initiatives like the Scholar Advisory Committee. With your help, we can create even more opportunities for our scholars and continue expanding educational access for youth in care! Thank you for your support!
Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube. Link is in our bio!
Your donations make an even greater impact during Foster Care Awareness Month. Our Board has committed to matching the first $25K in donations made throughout May. Donate with this today with the link in our bio!
Join us for the Scholar Voice Podcast “Imposter Syndrome: Building a Healthy Relationship with Yourself.” Using the writing prompt “Dear past/present/future me,” scholars will explore how their experiences of imposter syndrome have challenged their sense of identity. Tune in as they share strategies for combating these feelings by building a healthy relationship with themselves. Please consider donating to support initiatives like the Scholar Advisory Committee. With your help, we can create even more opportunities for our scholars and continue expanding educational access for youth in care! Thank you for your support!
Watch the full podcast episode on YouTube! Link is in our bio!
Your donations make an even greater impact during Foster Care Awareness Month. Our Board has committed to matching the first $25K in donations made throughout May. Donate today with the link in our bio! Thank you for supporting educational access for youth in care!
