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We believe all students have “star” potential: fostering self-worth in a supportive space, from children receiving education to teens and young adults mastering skills to shape their futures and communities.

Your support makes all the difference in changing students lives and launching opportunities to grow and make an impact in their communities.

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Change a Life Today

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Be the Catalyst ✨ Change a Life Today 🌟

Meet Tomorrow's Heroes

They're mechanics who'll keep Liberia moving.

Electricians who'll light up communities.

Builders who'll construct the future.

But first, they need tools to learn their trade.

Your Stellar Course Sponsorship provides everything they need to succeed.

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With each recurring donation,

our team is able to provide quality education and vocational training which brings us one step closer to our ultimate goal to eradicate youth unemployment.

As a nonprofit, we face the challenge of relying on external support to fulfill our mission.

By becoming a Star Champion, you make it possible to plan, budget, and make decisions based on our available resources, ensuring that we can continue serving our beneficiaries without interruption.

“…but the staff of Uniting Distant Stars (UDS) always focus on performing their duty by all means…I achieved my electrical dreams through UDS.

May the wisdom of UDS live on from this generation to the incoming generation.”

  • Ernest Collins, UDS Electrician Program Alumni

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As a 501c(3) nonprofit, donations made to Uniting Distant Stars are generally considered tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. All of the donation amounts include processing fees.

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By becoming a Star Champion, you’ll receive:

1) Quarterly personalized updates

2) An e-Newsletter subscription for at least once a month update

3) An annual giving statement for tax reporting purposes.

4) Recognition as Star Champion on Our Donate Page (see below)

5) Early invites to special events

6} Discounted rates at in-person events

7) First to ask questions at virtual events with students

You can be part of the constellation of Star Champion monthly donors.

With your help, we are confident that we’ll be able to expand our galaxy of Star Champions, by making a small, yet powerful, monthly gift on behalf of UDS students.

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Kim Kokett

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Heather Cannon

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Rita Apaloo

Donna Cannon

Special Thanks to our Star Champions. Your Support Makes Us Shine Brighter!

Here, we proudly present our Star Champions - the individuals whose generous donations have made a significant impact. We are deeply grateful for their support and commitment.

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Paul Ostrow

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Jeff Brown

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Rich Berkley

Jenn Gengler

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Connie Matsuda

Other Ways to Support Us

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