First Star

As Foster Care Awareness Month comes to a close, there is still time to help youth and young adults who have experienced foster care stay connected to opportunity this summer.

Your support helps provide:
⭐ Summer Academies
⭐ Mentorship and academic support
⭐ College and career opportunities
⭐ Stable community and connection

Transportation support matters.

For many caregivers and young people, a tank of gas can make the difference between getting to campus, work, mentorship, or critical support services — or missing out entirely.

Our Board of D is still matching every gift to the First Star Gas Card Fund.

$50 = one week of transportation support
$200 = one month of support
$1,000 = transportation support for an Academy cohort

Give today. Invest in what works: https://loom.ly/IC8wB7k

Yesterday, we asked for help covering transportation costs so First Star teens can continue getting to campus this spring and summer.

Our very first donor was a First Star alum ❤️

They shared:
“I’ve personally benefited from transportation assistance through First Star, which allowed me to attend events and stay engaged in programs that helped shape my future.

As a First Star alum, this message really resonates with me. Transportation support may seem small, but it plays a huge role in keeping foster youth connected to opportunities, community, and support systems.”

This Foster Care Awareness Month, your support helps young people who have experienced foster care stay connected to education, mentorship, and opportunity.

Every gift is matched up to $15,000 through June 24.

Help Get Teens To Campus: https://loom.ly/IC8wB7k

We’re days away.

This is where support turns into opportunity.

On May 16, young people will connect directly to jobs, internships, and real support.

Your support makes that possible.

Invest in what works: https://loom.ly/is6sb34

“They gave me a place where I felt supported and seen.”

That’s what First Star is about.

On May 16, we’re expanding that support.

Through Best Summer Ever, in partnership with the Collins & Katz Family YMCA, young people will connect directly to jobs, internships, and real opportunities.

This is what your support makes possible.

Invest in what works: https://loom.ly/is6sb34