MIRACLE MOMENT®
“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.”
~ F. Scott Fitzgerald
GIVING TUESDAY!
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global day of donating to inspire individuals and communities to use their power of radical generosity to build a world we all want to live in.
Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3 charity appreciates your donations to continue the important work we do to empower women, families, and youth through our numerous outreach programs of increasing literacy and providing positive media messages. In 2024, the Town of Moraga honored Be the Star You Are!® as the NonProfit of the Year! https://www.lamorindaweekly.com/archive/issue1804/Moragas-Business-and-Nonprofit-of-the-Year.html
Our youth volunteers have worked diligently to upload our commitment and values of excellence as we strive to encourage reading, leading, and succeeding. Listen to Teens sharing their experiences of volunteering with Be the Star You Are!® Join Sharanya, Keerthi, Saanvi, Julia, Ella, and Sean as they celebrate BTSYA as the winner of the 2024 Nonprofit of the Year! https://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/149928/celebrating-be-the-star-you-are-winner-of-2024-nonprofit-of-th
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation.
Make a DONATION through PAYPAL GIVING FUND with 100% going to BTSYA with NO FEES: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1504
Or make the donation using many different payment methods which may have fees via Givebutter at https://givebutter.com/be-the-star-you-are-charity
You can also send a check to:
Be the Star You Are!®501c3
PO Box 376
Moraga, California 94556
Tax Receipts will be emailed.
OTHER WAYS TO DONATE WHILE GETTING HOLIDAY GIFTS
Be the Star You Are!® has other ways you can help by buying your holiday presents and stocking stuffers. Check out How to Help: https://www.bethestaryouare.org/how-to-help
Here are a few favorite ideas:
1. Buy shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, kid’s T-shirts, long-shirt tees, and hats in many colors on our new Bonfire Official Merchandise site with proceeds benefiting the charity. Check it out and shine with Be the Star Be the Star You Are! Great gifts for the holidays! Here’s the link https://www.bonfire.com/store/be-the-star-you-are-merch/
2. Buy autographed first-edition books that will come with extras at www.StarStyleStore.net with all proceeds going to charity. We can even gift-wrap and send a card, just let us know.
3. Check out a plethora of brand new books at the best prices, in our Amazon Store. Type in the name of the book you are seeking. https://www.amazon.com/shops/be_the_star_you_are_charity
SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO TOWN
The annual Santa Day at 5A will be held on Saturday, December 7th from 11-4 pm. In collaboration with 5 A Rent-a-Space, Be the Star You Are!® volunteers will welcome children and adults for a festive experience including writing letters to Santa, crafts, and snacks. Buy autographed books for holiday giving and take home free bags of potpourri and special swag provided by our sponsor, Mark Hoogs State Farm Insurance. The Showtime Photo Booth will provide the modern BTSYA logo photo wall for our event. Wear your holiday wardrobe and come to celebrate Noel with Be the Star You Are!® and 5 A Rent-A-Space. More info at https://www.bethestaryouare.org/events-1/2024-santa-day-at-5-a-on-december-7th
Address: 5 A Rent-a-Space
455 Moraga Rd. #F
Moraga ca 94556-2208
SHARING
by Karen Kitchel
It’s that wonderful time of year when our thoughts turn to others. While giving presents can be fun, sharing our time may be the best gift of all for some folks.
A few of the lines from the poem “Sharing” by Maude Preston might speak to you.
“There isn’t much that I can do, but I can sit an hour with you,
And sometimes share a sorrow, too – as on our way we go.
There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my hopes with you,
And sometimes come and laugh with you – as on our way we go.
There isn’t much that I can do, but I can share my life with you,
And oftentimes a prayer with you – as on our way we go.”
Karen Kitchel is the Kindness Coordinator volunteer with BTSYA. She purchased the book, No Barnyard Bullies, as a gift for every kindergarten student where she is a volunteer teacher. www.scatteringkindness.com .
Deck the halls, merry, merry, and jingle those bells. We appreciate you!
Wishing you a blessed and festive season.
Happiest of holidays!
With gratitude,
Cynthia Brian
Founder/Executive Director
Be the Star You Are!® 501 c3
PO Box 376
Moraga, California 94556
DONATE: https://www.paypal.com/fundraiser/charity/1504
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