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November 9, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Join First Star & Ready to Succeed for a Chat with Hollywood Insiders!

Join First Star & Ready to Succeed for a Chat with Hollywood Insiders! Join us for an Industry Chat with Jarl Mohn: TOMORROW, November 10th! Join First Star and Ready to Succeed to chat with Jarl Mohn, former …

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October 28, 2021 at 5:59 PM

First Star is Full of Treats! 🎃🌟

First Star is Full of Treats! 🎃🌟 No spooky news here, just fun highlights from our First Star family! The fall season is upon us and that means cozy sweaters, hot chocolate, and our First Star scholars having some Ha…

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September 30, 2021 at 6:43 PM

First Star Heads Back to Academies! 🌟

First Star Heads Back to Academies! 🌟 First Star Scholars kick off another academic year as they head back to their Academy! After successful Summer Academies, our scholars are returning for another exciting year! We…

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August 12, 2021 at 8:40 PM

First Star's Summer Sunshine & Sunsets! 🌟

First Star's Summer Sunshine & Sunsets! 🌟 First Star Summer Academy highlights & other exciting news! As the summer shined brightly on our First Star Academies, scholars participated in a combination of virtu…

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July 8, 2021 at 5:59 PM

First Star is Heating Up this Summer 🌟

First Star is Heating Up this Summer 🌟 After a spring filled with graduation ceremonies and end-of-school-year celebrations, our Academies are heading into their summer sessions! Living on campus will have to wait unt…

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May 27, 2021 at 5:59 PM

First Star Celebrates National Foster Care Month 🌟

First Star Celebrates National Foster Care Month 🌟 As part of our Alumni Spotlight Series, we interviewed First Star Alumni, who were able to highlight many of the unexpected obstacles f…

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May 20, 2021 at 6:04 PM

THIS SATURDAY is First Star's National Virtual Graduation Ceremony!

THIS SATURDAY is First Star's National Virtual Graduation Ceremony! THIS SATURDAY Celebrate the First Star Class of 2021! As part of National Foster Care Awareness Month, First Star is hosting our 2…

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May 13, 2021 at 4:59 PM

Join Us for First Star's National Virtual Graduation Ceremony!

Join Us for First Star's National Virtual Graduation Ceremony! Let's CELEBRATE the First Star Class of 2021! As part of National Foster Care Awareness Month, First Star is hosting our 2nd annual nat…

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April 29, 2021 at 6:04 PM

First Star is in Full Bloom! 🌟

First Star is in Full Bloom! 🌟 First Star Featured in TIME Magazine's April Cover Story    Our CEO, Lyndsey C. Wilson, lends her voice to the April 12th cover story in TIME magazine, which ser…

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March 30, 2021 at 6:00 PM

First Star is Marching into Spring! 🌟

First Star is Marching into Spring! 🌟 First Star National STEAM Academy Calling All Fashionistas! Our next Tech Talk on Saturday, April 10th at 12 pm PST/3 pm EST, will be focused on SU…

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February 25, 2021 at 7:03 PM

First Star's 2021 Vision is Going Strong 🌟

First Star's 2021 Vision is Going Strong 🌟 First Star Celebrates Black History Month As we celebrated Black History Month this February, it was important for all of us at First Star to recogn…

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January 28, 2021 at 6:59 PM

2021: A New Year for First Star!

2021: A New Year for First Star! 2021: A New Year for First Star We have persevered through a very trying year. 2020 began like all others, filled with optimism for our foster youth, and the abundant hope a new year brings for them…

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December 29, 2020 at 6:34 PM

It's Not Too Late to Spread the Warmth this Holiday Season with First Star! 🌟

It's Not Too Late to Spread the Warmth this Holiday Season with First Star! 🌟 It's Not too Late to Spread the Warmth with First Star!  2020 is coming to a close, but it's not too late to make this yea…

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December 22, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Spread the Warmth of Connection this Holiday Season with First Star! 🌟

Spread the Warmth of Connection this Holiday Season with First Star! 🌟 A Gift to First Star is a Gift to Yourself! Help us spread the warmth this holiday season! Your year-end support will help us bri…

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December 15, 2020 at 7:14 PM

Embrace the Warmth of Connection this Holiday Season with First Star! 🌟

Embrace the Warmth of Connection this Holiday Season with First Star! 🌟 Turn Your End-Of-Year Donation into a Gift! Help us spread the warmth this holiday season! This year, as a result of a very gene…

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November 30, 2020 at 9:44 PM

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with First Star! 🌟

Celebrate #GivingTuesday with First Star! 🌟 Celebrate #GivingTuesday with First Star!  Despite the challenges of 2020, First Star has been working to help bring the necessary resources to our students as they brav…

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November 26, 2020 at 6:04 PM

First Star Has So Much to Be Thankful For this Year🌟

First Star Has So Much to Be Thankful For this Year🌟 A Reason to Give Thanks Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the year and give thanks for all that has lifted us up, given us hope, and inspired us. Our national staff, Academy…

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November 23, 2020 at 7:35 PM

Tune in TONIGHT - First Star on ABC's Nightline 🌟

Tune in TONIGHT - First Star on ABC's Nightline 🌟   First Star Profile on ABC's Nightline Tune into ABC's Nightline tonight November 23rd, to see how the current health crisis has affected the lives of some of our …

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  Lyndsey Collins Wilson & Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

November 12, 2020 at 6:59 PM

Celebrate #GivingTuesday2020 with First Star

Celebrate #GivingTuesday2020 with First Star Celebrate #GivingTuesday with First Star!  Despite the challenges of 2020, First Star has been working to help bring the necessary resources to our students as they brav…

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October 29, 2020 at 5:59 PM

First Star is Full STEAM Ahead this Fall 🌟

First Star is Full STEAM Ahead this Fall 🌟 View this email in your browser Hosted by Jeff Probst of Survivor, our 2020 First Star Virtual Celebration was a huge success! We shi…

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October 13, 2020 at 7:20 PM

Thank You for Supporting First Star's 2020 Virtual Celebration!

Thank You for Supporting First Star's 2020 Virtual Celebration! Pictured Above: Kyla Colburn (top left), First Star University of Utah Academy scholar, S…

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  Lyndsey Collins Wilson & Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

October 7, 2020 at 7:06 PM

Honoring Deirdre & Bill Catuzzi at First Star's 2020 Virtual Celebration

Honoring Deirdre & Bill Catuzzi at First Star's 2020 Virtual Celebration Bill Catuzzi is a Trustee of First Star and a long-time supporter and champion of our Rutgers University Camden Academy. As Fou…

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September 30, 2020 at 6:31 PM

Honoring Jeff Stibel at First Star's 2020 Virtual Celebration

Honoring Jeff Stibel at First Star's 2020 Virtual Celebration Jeff Stibel is a founding partner of Bryant Stibel and Stibel & Company. He has served on the boards of a number of non-profit, private, a…

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September 23, 2020 at 9:37 PM

First Star'S 2020 Virtual Celebration is Just Around the Corner!

First Star'S 2020 Virtual Celebration is Just Around the Corner! Buy Tickets The First Star National STEAM Academy, led by technology and grounded in social justice, will invi…

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  Lyndsey Collins Wilson & Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

September 17, 2020 at 9:25 PM

Survivors' Jeff Probst to Host the First Star 2020 Virtual Celebration!

Survivors' Jeff Probst to Host the First Star 2020 Virtual Celebration! We are thrilled to announce that this year's virtual Celebration will be hosted by Jeff Probst of Survivor! A long-time supporter of foster youth,…

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  Lyndsey Collins & Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

June 26, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Summer is Here and First Star is READY! 🌟

Summer is Here and First Star is READY! 🌟 View this email in your browser Summer is Here and First Star is READY!  First Star has made significant strides supporting our scholars, alu…

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June 5, 2020 at 7:44 PM

In Solidarity

In Solidarity IN SOLIDARITY Dear First Star Supporters, The First Star team stands in solidarity with the Black community. We fully support your right to be seen and heard. Of course. We a…

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  Lyndsey Collins & Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

June 3, 2020 at 6:04 PM

Thank You for Celebrating First Star's Virtual Graduation!

Thank You for Celebrating First Star's Virtual Graduation!  Our First Star Virtual Graduation was a Huge Success Thanks to You! As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, First Star hosted a special virtu…

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  Lyndsey Collins & Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

May 27, 2020 at 5:55 PM

May 30th is First Star's Virtual Graduation Ceremony!

May 30th is First Star's Virtual Graduation Ceremony!  Our First Star Virtual Graduation is THIS SATURDAY, May 30th! Join us this Saturday, May 30th! As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, First Star…

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  Lyndsey & Peter at First Star · [email protected]

May 19, 2020 at 12:36 AM

Tune in tonight - First Star on ABC Nightline May 18th

Tune in tonight - First Star on ABC Nightline May 18th Class of 2020 First Star BGSA Scholar profiled on nightline Profiling Our 2020 Graduates Tune into ABC Nightline tonight May 18th, Our First Star Scholars Jenn…

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  Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

May 11, 2020 at 5:48 PM

Save the Date for First Star's Virtual Graduation Ceremony!

Save the Date for First Star's Virtual Graduation Ceremony! Join First Star for Our First-Ever Virtual Graduation Ceremony! As part of Foster Care Awareness Month, First Star is hosting a special virtu…

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  Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

May 5, 2020 at 3:58 PM

Join First Star for the #FosterChallenge

Join First Star for the #FosterChallenge Today is #GivingTuesdayNow May is National Foster Care Month Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti kicks off the #FosterChallenge!  To help celebrate National Foster Care Month…

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April 30, 2020 at 5:59 PM

WE ARE FIRST STAR STRONG! 🌟

WE ARE FIRST STAR STRONG! 🌟 View this email in your browser WE ARE FIRST STAR STRONG! First Star has made significant strides on how we are supporting our scholars, alumni, Academy Di…

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March 27, 2020 at 5:47 PM

First Star is Resilient During a Time of Uncertainty

First Star is Resilient During a Time of Uncertainty View this email in your browser First Star is Resilient During a Time of Uncertainty These are unprecedented times for all of us. …

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February 27, 2020 at 6:59 PM

First Star's #2020Vision is Going Strong!

First Star's #2020Vision is Going Strong! 'Foster Boy' Premieres at the Pan African Film Festival Our UCLA Academy students had the honor of joining Executive Producer Shaquille O'Ne…

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  Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

January 30, 2020 at 7:04 PM

First Star has #2020Vision!

First Star has #2020Vision! First Star is Looking Forward to What's in Store for 2020 2019: An Unprecedented Year for First Star We're reminded of the power of our First Star community and the resilie…

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December 23, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Help First Star Make 2020 Bright for Foster Youth!

Help First Star Make 2020 Bright for Foster Youth! Help First Star Make 2020 Bright for Foster Youth! Each year, we teach our scholars that giving is the highest and noblest instinct of a human being, that it …

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December 12, 2019 at 6:39 PM

Make the Holidays Bright for Foster Youth!

Make the Holidays Bright for Foster Youth! There's Still Time in 2019 to Make a Difference in a Foster Youth's Life Each year, we teach our scholars that giving is the highest and noblest instinct of a human b…

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December 2, 2019 at 6:04 PM

#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW!

#GivingTuesday is TOMORROW! View this email in your browser #GivingTuesday is a global giving movement that brings together millions of people around the world to support and champion causes they believe in and the communiti…

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November 26, 2019 at 7:53 PM

The Season of Giving for First Star

The Season of Giving for First Star The Season of Giving for First Star With the holiday season upon us, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude to our entire First Star community for all your support throughou…

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November 12, 2019 at 9:05 PM

Become a First Star Elf this #GivingTuesday

Become a First Star Elf this #GivingTuesday This #GivingTuesday and throughout the holiday season, we are asking the entire First Star community to participate by turning the season of giving into a Season of Awareness for First Sta…

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October 31, 2019 at 6:34 PM

Turning Over a New Leaf at First Star

Turning Over a New Leaf at First Star Turning Over a New Leaf at First Star The 2019-20 school year is underway for our scholars    Our Academy scholars are taking on the new school year. After a summer filled with …

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October 2, 2019 at 7:15 PM

First Star Celebrates 20th Anniversary!

First Star Celebrates 20th Anniversary! Celebrating 20 Years of First Star! This year's 20th Anniversary Celebration was bigger and better than ever! Thank you to all of our honorees, supporters, guests, ambassado…

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  Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

September 16, 2019 at 7:38 PM

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration is this Weekend!

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration is this Weekend! There's still time to Buy Tickets for First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration!   Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships Can't Attend?  Y…

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  Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

September 5, 2019 at 5:36 PM

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration is Around the Corner!

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration is Around the Corner! Don't Miss First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration! Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships Can't Attend?  You can still congratulate …

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  Peter Samuelson · [email protected]

August 27, 2019 at 5:59 PM

Don't Miss First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration!

Don't Miss First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration! Under the helm of Director Gabriela Jimenez, our ASU Academy is making the impossible, possible for our First Star students.  Come meet Gaby at the Celebration and check them out on ABC News15 Arizona!  …

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August 21, 2019 at 11:48 PM

First Star Scholars on Fox11 LA News

First Star Scholars on Fox11 LA News First Star Scholars Featured on Fox 11 News Los Angeles Christine Devine from Fox11 News Los Angeles visiting our UCLA Academy scholars to help shed a light on the importance of …

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August 14, 2019 at 5:34 PM

First Star's 2019 Summer of Success!

First Star's 2019 Summer of Success! First Star 2019 Summer Highlights The 2019 Summer Academy sessions were filled with hard-work and a whole lot of fun. There were camping trips, college tours, muse…

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August 8, 2019 at 6:28 PM

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration is Just Around the Corner!

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration is Just Around the Corner! Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships Can't Attend?  You can still congratulate our Honorees with an  Ad in our Program. To download a sponsorship form:  Sponso…

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July 16, 2019 at 6:04 PM

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration

First Star's 20th Anniversary Celebration Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships Can't Attend?  You can still congratulate our Honorees with an  Ad in our Program. To download a sponsorship form:  sponsorship form Any questions,…

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