Every Wednesday between 4-5pm PT, the Voice America Network broadcasts an upbeat program, Starstyle®-Be the Star You Are!®, brought to the airwaves under the auspices of Be the Star You Are!® charity. For the fifth consecutive year, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity has been honored with a prestigious 2014 Top-Rated Award by GreatNonprofits, the leading provider of user reviews about nonprofit organizations.
âWe are excited to be named a Top-Rated 2014 Nonprofit once again!â says Cynthia Brian, Founder and Executive Director of Be the Star You Are!® 501c3 charity. âAll the volunteers have worked very hard and we are very proud of our accomplishments this year, including our Operation Disaster Relief program and our two international radio shows, Starstyle® Be the Star You Are!® and Express Yourself!⢠that are bringing positive messages to the world.â
The Top-Rated Nonprofit award was based on the large number of positive reviews that Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity received â reviews written by volunteers, donors and clients. People posted their personal experience with the nonprofit. For example, one person wrote, âTo say that Be the Star You Are!® has changed my life would be an understatement!â
While the Top-Rated Awards run through the end of October, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 was part of the inaugural group to qualify for the year. In addition, Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 has been added to GreatNonprofits #GivingTuesday Guideâan interactive guide to top nonprofits throughout the years. Look for this near the holidays.
âSavvy donors want to see the impact of their donations more than ever,â said Perla Ni, CEO of GreatNonprofits, âPeople with direct experience with Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 have voted that the organization is making a real difference.â
Being on the Top-Rated list gives donors and volunteers more confidence that this is a credible organization. The reviews by volunteers, clients, and other donors show the on-the-ground results of this nonprofit. This award is a form of recognition by the community.
Be the Star You Are!!® 501 c3 is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation empowering women, families and youth through improved literacy and positive media. Be the Star You Are! collects and distributes books and other resources as a way to raise their life skills and self esteem. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance and covers every aspect of life, from abuse through money management.
Be the Star You Are!!® 501 c3 is an ALL volunteer organization that operates through contributions, in-kind donations, and proceeds from fund-raising events. Be the Star You Are! does not receive state or federal funding and is solely dependent on contributions from the community and corporations. Be the Star You Are! has no religious or political agendas or affiliations. Make Tax-deductible donations. GreatNonprofits is the leading site for donors and volunteers to find reviews and ratings of nonprofits. Reviews on the site influence 30 million donation decisions a year. Tune in for Express Yourself!â¢, tune in on Tuesdays at NOON PT and look at Archives and photos and more!