The secret of life is to believe the more I ask, the more I receive. ~Author Unknown On September 9, 1999, Be the Star You Are! 501 c3 charity was granted its 501 c3 status. What began with a heartfelt dream of increasing positive media messages and empowering women, families, and youth through increased literacy endured challenging years with little support and less dollars. Somehow, the charity has survived and to date has served more than 410,820 individuals and families a