"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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October 2015 President's Letter “Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out and help.” ~ Pablo At various times in my life I have been asked to step forward. Usually there is some worry and trepidation in the moment leading up to hearing my name called and knowing that it's my turn. But what is...

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