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It’s GivingTuesday, the day dedicated to supporting the causes closest to your heart. Please join us in making a donation to Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy and positive media messages. For the past 25 years, Be the Star You Are!® has been an ALL VOLUNTEER nonprofit with no paid staff. All donations go directly to our outreach programs. Read about our positive results and how Be the Star You Are!® donates cases of books and other resources to those in need for disaster relief and during the holidays.
Be the Star You Are!® has been honored as a TOP NONPROFIT by Guidestar andGreat Non Profits for numerous consecutive years. Read more.
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Small donations make a difference:
$25 provides 5 new books.
$50 provides 12 new books.
$100 provides 28 new books.
Help Be the Star You Are!® increase literacy and positive media messages. Give the gift that keeps on giving with your contributions.
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Make donations via PAYPAL GIVING FUND with 100% going to Be the Star You Are®with NO FEES: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1504. A tax receipt is sent automatically. Or you can choose to make the donation using many different payment methods which may have fees via by Givebutter at https://givebutter.com/be-the-star-you-are-charity.
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Checks may be sent to:
Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3
PO Box 376
Moraga, Ca. 94556
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FREE LIVE EVENT: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Join BTSYA volunteers at Santa Day in collaboration with 5A Rent a Space and sponsored by Mark Hoogs State Farm Insurance. Children write letters to Santa, enjoy snacks, hot cocoa, crafts, and take a souvenir picture with Jolly St. Nick and his elf. Saturday, December 2, 11-3pm; 5 A Rent-A-Space: 455 Moraga Rd. #F, Moraga
https://www.bethestaryouare.org/events-1/santa-day-at-5a
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For more information on how to help:
https://www.BetheStarYouAre.org
and
“Read, lead, succeed. To be a leader, you must be a reader.”
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THANK YOU FOR CARING AND SHARING!