The giving season has officially started.  If you are stuck on a gift for a friend, family member or another loved one, consider a gift that will help another this holiday season.  Wish list items have been carefully selected and asked for by the India team, who have assessed the needs of those in the colonies.   Options range from nutrition drinks to help...

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Rial is a special Agent of Change that is leading a generation!  His mother had this to say about his recent Birthday Wish:   "Rial wanted to follow his sister’s example and donate his birthday gifts to children at Rising Star Outreach. He asked his friends if they would be willing to help contribute funds to the UKG children at Rising Star Outreach instead...

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The Peery Matriculation school has started a Student of the Month program.  They have both a top student for each standard and then the top student of the school for the month.  Here is the first overall Student of the Month! The Student of the Month       Enokelee   Enokelee is in 3rd Standard and is an exceptional student.  He works hard in all...

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For as long as I can remember, I have loved that wonderful 'at home' feeling that my mother so masterfully created in my childhood home.  My love for creating sweet and savory recipes started as a young girl as I watched my mother love and care for us.   As my own family grew, I learned how important it is to gather around...

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We are sad to announce the passing of a great leader, social activist, woman and friend.  Sarojini Varadappan has been a long time supporter and friend to Rising Star Outreach and we want to express our graditude for the example she was and still is for so many people.   Sarojini Varadappan passed on Thursday October 17th at the age of 92.   She...

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“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving.”                                                                                                             Psalm 69:30  During November we pause to express gratitude for the bounteous blessings we have been given.  We at Rising Star Outreach also wish to sincerely THANK you for generously GIVING to support our mission in helping those affected by leprosy. We acknowledge God’s hand in...

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