Agency - Be The Star You Are! Charity

Be The Star You Are! Charity

Last updated on January 13, 2012

Be the Star You Are! is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that collects and distributes books and other positive media to women, families, and youth at risk as a way to raise their life skills and self esteem. This media ranges from education and advisement to inspiration and guidance and covers every aspect of life, from abuse through money management.

Be the Star You Are! is an ALL volunteer organization that operates through contributions, in-kind donations, and proceeds from fund-raising events. Be the Star You Are! does not receive state or federal funding and is solely dependent on contributions from the community and corporations.

Be the Star You Are! has no religious or political agendas or affiliations.

Description:
Be the Star You Are! was founded in 1999 by Cynthia Brian, whose list of achievements include author, producer, wife, mother, model, teacher, interior designer, gardener, artist, casting director, and television and radio host. Her belief is that we were not created equal. We are unique and all individuals can live their dreams if they have the opportunity and encouragement to develop a plan, obtain the skills necessary to create their own destiny, and most of all, believe in themselves and all their possibilities. It was this desire to help people enhance their quality of living and experience life’s joy that motivated Cynthia to found Be the Star You Are! as a non-profit organization devoted to empowering youth at risk through literacy and positive media.

SERVING WOMEN, FAMILIES, AND YOUTH AT RISK
Be the Star You Are! collects and distributes books and media to provide women, youth at risk and their families with tools and resources that promote personal growth, skill development and examples of positive role models.

Be the Star You Are! supplements this material with a number of focused programs including Starstyle®Be the Star You Are! radio program which is syndicated in several markets providing authors and selected books to encourage literacy, self-worth, and a positive life style for our younger generation as well as their families. The official radio station of the charity is World Talk Radio . Express Yourself Teen Radio is for, by, with, and about teens and their concerns heard on Voice America Kids Network.

In addition, Be the Star You Are! employs a volunteer Star Teen Book Review Team that read and review books aimed at youth. These reviews are then published at thereadingtub.org to help parents, teachers, and librarians make informed decisions on what books will entertain and educate children and teens. The charity also published the book, Be the Star You Are!® for TEENS with 38 contributors. http:/www.Bethestaryouare.com.

Be the Star You Are! has served approximately 210,800 individuals and families within 79 organizations and has logged more than 233,990 volunteer hours, while distributing over $1.7 million in resources. Be the Star You Are! was nominated for the California Governor’s and First Lady’s Service Awards and touted with five star ratings as a top rated non profit by GuideStar and Great Non Profits in the Women’s Empowerment Campaign. Be the Star You Are! radio program broadcasts to 5.5 million listeners in 132 countries and won the Arts Award for broadcasting excellence. More than 1800 authors, experts, and professionals have been interviewed on our show. Over 800 books have been read and reviewed by our Star Teen Book Review Team and published by publishers, The Reading Tub, and on our web site at www.bethestaryouare.org.

Our newest outreach programs include the web site Express Yourself!™ at http://www.BTSYA.com where young people can upload their creative works for publication, including art, writing, music, video, photos, and more. The Express Yourself!™ TEEN Radio program is broadcast on the Voice America Kids Network around the world and hosted by two teen with five teen field reporters, all volunteers of Be the Star You Are!® charity. Tune in at http://www.ExpressYourselfTEENRadio.com.

Be the Star You Are! has demonstrated it can make a difference in the lives of our youth by providing them with the tools and encouragement they need to achieve personal development. Be the Star You Are! receives continual accolades from the organizations with which it works and the individuals that it benefits. Be the Star You Are!® has demonstrated fiscal responsibility, competent personnel, and strong support from the community.

Encouraging, inspiring, informing, motivating, and empowering youth at risk through literacy and increased positive media!, Be the Star You Are!® gives you a voice to be heard. EVERYBODY COUNTS!
www.bethestaryouare.org

History:
http://www.voiceamerica.com/worldtalkradio/vshow.aspx?sid=764

http://www.ExpressYourselfTeenRadio.com
http://www.BethestaryouareRadio.com
http://www.Bethestaryouare.com

• LISTEN on these Syndicated Radio Networks:

www.starstyleradio.com, www.wpmd.org, 1700 AM,
www.leisuretalkradio.com, www.globalmixradio.com,
www.wirnonline.com, www.momsradionetwork.com,
www.achieveradio.com, www.qtradio.net, Live365.com,
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?host_id=799,
http://www.byforandaboutwomen.com

Contact people:

Cynthia Brian, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Vivien Lee, TEEN Assistant, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (925) 376-7126

Address:

1660 School St. #101D Moraga, CA 94556 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.bethestaryouare.org

Directions:

Be the Star You Are! STUDIOS, 1660 SCHOOL ST.#101D, MORAGA. From Hwy 24, take Orinda exit South towards Moraga. Go 5 miles. After entering Town of Moraga, go past Golf Course, Fire Dept., turn right on School Street. Go 1 1/2 blocks, turn into driveway on right that says Moraga Office Park 1600-1660 and follow signs. 1660 is first building on left.   Nearest Bus Stop: 106, 2 blocks minute walk

Last updated on January 13, 2012