Sample responses from groups who benefit from BE THE STAR YOU ARE!^®

• “Thank you for your donations of fantastic books. The clients love the books. Wardrobe for Opportunity relies on contributions like yours to provide economically disadvantaged women transitioning from welfare to help them find a job which helps them to achieve economic self-sufficiency.”  Karen Smith, Executive Director, Wardrobe for Opportunity

• “I am speechless with happiness and gratitude to Be the Star You Are! for your generous donation of beautiful books to my Write On! Book Drive. You are doing amazing work and you are an inspiration.”

• Dallas Woodburn, Founder Write On! Literacy Foundation for kids

• “Thank you so much, BE THE STAR YOU ARE^®!, for supporting our population of homeless and runaway youth with your kind donations of books, tapes and magazines! Your efforts are sincerely appreciated.”  Karen Lottman, Northern California Family Center Safe Place 

• “We appreciate the opportunity in helping to enrich lives needing to be nurtured. What better way than reading and listening as these are key processes of doing this. We are happy to participate.” Pat Berndt LITA (Love Is The Answer) 

• “Thank you for finding "hard to find" material on grief related to pet loss and sharing it with our group.”  Dr. Cecelia Soares Pet Grief Counseling 

• “Our Safe Haven resource center library greatly appreciates receiving appropriate materials for the shelves. We thank you for finding us.” Karen Guard Founder, Safe Haven for Little People 

• “Our people have used everything from every shipment and the materials are really making a difference. Thank you so much for your help and we look forward to an ongoing association with BE THE STAR YOU ARE^®!” Becky Gomez, Born Free 

• "The youngsters we provide service to would like to say “thank you”, for your very generous donation of new books.  The titles are fabulous and the kids totally enjoy reading them. It means a great deal to these children to be remembered, and your donation is often the only gift the children have ever received. Our hope is that your act of kindness will help generate good deeds in them.  We are very fortunate to have such quality books donated by you to inspire them. "Shannon Grosenheider, Executive Administrative Assistant, Juvenile Hall Auxiliary

• "Because dogs & cats can't read, these play toys are wonderful substitutes and will be given to the office animals and to the animals going to new homes, and to the animals waiting to be adopted to help pass the time. "  Lanie Thompson, Adoption Manager at ARF (Animal Rescue Foundation)

• “Be the Star You Are! organization has supported our efforts by providing wonderful children’s books that we include in our birthday gift bags.  Many of the children receiving them have never owned a book and this is a way to introduce them to the wonderful world of reading. Birthday gift bags are distributed in shelters and through food shelves where managers have seen the delight in the eyes of the children receiving your beautiful books. We know the books are having a positive impact on the increased literacy of these children along with increased self-esteem. “ Karen Kitchel, President, Cheerful Givers

• "Thanks also for all that you and Heather do to promote literacy.  You two are a ball of fire and I wish you and your organization continued growth and success.” John DeDakis, CNN Senior Copy Editor (Wolf Blitzer's Situation Room)

• “Thank you so much for your generous donation of books which is extremely important to our various clients. Reading is so important to the development of young minds and your donation helps the young people tremendously.”  Lauren Gray, Monument Crisis Center Volunteer

• "We at the Bay Area Rescue Mission Family Center would like to take a moment to say thank you for the books you donated to our Family Center. Your thoughtfulness and kindness to the Bay Area Rescue Mission is greatly appreciated. Again, thank you.” Carey Kachurka, Director, Bay Area Rescue

• “By providing books, Be the Star You Are! has increased literacy for our new low income homeowners.  Many of our children do not have access to libraries and you are improving their reading skills. Thanks a lot for the helpful books.”  Isabel Paez, Habitat for Humanity

• “You are so awesome! I read your newsletters. You inspire me.”  Yasmin Shiraz, Author of Blue Print for My Girls in Love

• “Your messages about charity are so profoundly touching to me.  I too am touched deeply by the incredible amount of good people in this world.  It is, in my humble opinion, people just like you who truly make this world a better place to live ~ I only wish that our media would focus on people like your charities, teens, people who volunteer and give of themselves to others that truly makes life worth living ~ Your sparkling eyes are so incredibly filled with such light”  Judy Azar LeBlanc , Author, Many Faces to Many Places

• “Thank you for the “Star Searcher’s Express” Newsletter.  God bless you for going forth with the mission of BTSYA!  God bless your volunteers!  God bless the beneficiaries!  Please keep me on the newsletter’s mailing list.. You and your volunteers deserve such recognition for the hard work and caring spirit exhibited towards helping others.” Vicki Craig, Attorney

• “Our children were thrilled to receive a book each from you. A book is truly a magical gift, forwarding language learning and literacy skills that will last a lifetime. Early language development, while important for all children, is of paramount importance for the special population we educate, who have many challenges. Thank you for helping invest in our children’s future.” Jill Ellis, M.Ed., Executive Director, Center for Early Intervention on Deafness

• “Thank you so much for your donation of books.. You always amaze me with your thoughtfulness, and always make me feel hugged!” Juanita Harte, Bret Harte Memorial Foundation

•  “Our purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect. It’s great having books in Spanish. The positive content is excellent. We read to the little ones then send the books home with them.”  Sandy Hathaway, Bay Area Crisis Center

• “I'm impressed with the work you do and resources you provide.”  Vicki Salvin. LCSW, Traumatic Stress Resources, Palm Springs, CA

• “You were a great interviewee and doing wonderful work.  I applaud you and what you are doing.  You're making the world a better place.”  Dot Blum, Host, Bright Spot Radio

• “Thank you so very much for your generous donation of books again this year for my Write On Holiday Book Drive. Your warmth, encouragement, and mentorship mean so much to me. YOU are my role model of someone shining brightly and inspiring everyone around you!!”  Dallas Woodburn, Founder, Write On! Foundation

• “It is clear your organization does good work and I'm glad teenagers are involved in it. It's important to learn to give to others from an early age and will hopefully help make the world a better place.  Marjorie Nathanson Keeler

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