Rising Star Outreach USA took time today to contemplate service. We also figured it had been long enough since we had a team photo. Wishing you a Happy Holiday, and see you in 2016! ...

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Thanks to all who have stepped up to empower Rising Star Outreach to respond to the needs of those afflicted by the recent flooding and monsoons in Tamil Nadu! Dr. Susan oversees the distribution of rice Dr. Susan reports that the staff has been blessed and have had their spirits lifted as they have been able to travel to some of the hardest...

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Sponsor-a-Child Spotlight: Ginny and Surya "Sometimes the world seems like a scary place.  But just knowing I have a little friend halfway across the world makes me feel better.  I guess I think of Surya more as a...

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December 2015 President's Letter: Historic Opening of Higher Secondary School Celebrated The word “up”, despite its length and simplicity seems to deliver a powerful message of optimism, improvement, and advancement. At Rising Star Outreach we strive to help people up. In some cases taking them literally up out of the dirt, up off of the streets, up from a place of poverty and...

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Special Message: Southern India has been battered by rains in recent days and weeks, and the colonies we serve are in various states of need. Dr. Susan and her team are out assessing those needs and ensuring that those we serve have the food, medicines, and shelter they need. Your generosity will increase our capacity to respond during this natural disaster. Please consider donating...

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The giving season has officially started.  If you are stuck on a gift for a friend, family member or another loved one, consider the gift of Charity. Gift Guide items have been carefully selected and asked for by our team in India, who have assessed the needs of those in the colonies.  Options range from nutrition drinks to help with health in the lean months...

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Sponsor-A-Child Spotlight: Nicole sponsors Suvitha   "[Service] makes you look outside of yourself, knowing that this tiny sacrifice makes the world of difference for someone." Nicole is from Washington, D.C., but now lives in London with her husband. She volunteered in India in 2008 and started sponsoring Suvitha shortly after returning home. Suvitha is an angel.  She has a strong desire to learn...

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"It is remarkable to see so many students believe in themselves and to give their very best." November President's Letter This month we had a remarkable TEN Rising Star Outreach students celebrate victories in various district and zonal athletic competitions! We hear from our Physical Education teacher that we are developing quite the reputation in the local athletics arena, where teams will vocally...

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"You really do become your best self when you put other's people needs ahead of your own." Matthew Grover, a Cedar City native, first learned about Rising Star Outreach from our founder, Becky Douglas, while serving an LDS mission in the Dominican Republic. Upon returning home, Matt decided he wanted to be involved—even though he had already spent the last two years of...

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Rising Star Outreach was honored to be invited to the inaugural Give Salt Lake pitch competition this week, and we were thrilled to walk away a Big Winner! Our thanks to the Forever Young Foundation and the other event organizers and sponsors, and to the judges for selecting us as the Judge's Choice winner of a $7,500 award! Tyler Vigue had 4 minutes...

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Today we celebrate the rights of girls and women everywhere. It’s a day to celebrate efforts toward a world where every girl gets a childhood that truly prepares her for a fulfilling and self-sufficient life. Here at Rising Star Outreach, we like to think we are contributing to this honorable cause. On this significant day we thought we would highlight a few of...

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