Now Donate with Apple Pay and Google Pay

Now Donate with Apple Pay and Google Pay

Recently, we updated our donation page to accept Apple Pay and Google Pay. As more people move to digital wallets, UDS wanted to provide this option to you, our valued supporter. 

2019 Silver Seal of Transparency – GuideStar

2019 Silver Seal of Transparency – GuideStar

Uniting Distant Stars just earned a 2019 Silver Seal by adding information to our Nonprofit Profile on GuideStar. Now our community members, as well as 10+ million GuideStar users, can find in-depth financial information about our organization.

Plus, we’ve provided fresh information to 200+ charitable websites and applications that use GuideStar data, such as AmazonSmileFacebook, and many more. What do you think?

Finally, check out our profile at https://www.guidestar.org/profile/46-3393687.

GuideStar is the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. Foundation Center and GuideStar have joined forces to become a new nonprofit called Candid. Learn more at candid.org.

Classroom Hero Giving Day

Classroom Hero Giving Day

How are you today? Tuesday, December 3, is Giving Tuesday! Please don’t’ forget to support Classroom Hero Giving Day, our 24-hour fundraiser will empower and equip Liberian Youth with the necessary learning materials for their vocational training courses. Our $2,000 goal can’t happen without your generosity and support of Liberia’s Rising Stars!

Three are three options to donate to our Classroom Hero Giving Day:

  1. Website Donor Page
  2. Facebook Campaign
  3. CashApp $UDStars

Every generous dollar you donate buys learning equipment, materials, and supplies for all vocational training courses. Your students fully utilize your gift in applying and practicing their skills to master their given trade(s).

Thank you for including Uniting Distant Stars in your annual charitable giving!

Your Next Classroom Hero Experience Begins

Your Next Classroom Hero Experience Begins

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For the past two years, your generous giving as a Classroom Hero provided vocational training opportunities for over 200 students and helped 150 graduate in their given trades in 2018 and 2019.

You are invited to continue this journey as we launch our Classroom Hero Annual Campaign to support our third cohort of students. You have several ways you can help as a monthly donor or one-time giving as follows:

  • Your $10 monthly gift: inspires students to learn valuable skills
  • Your $20 monthly gift: *sponsors one student for Catering, Computers, Cosmetology, Hotel Management, & Tailoring (One-Year) Courses.
  • Your $25 monthly gift: *sponsors one student for Auto Mechanics, Electrician, & Plumbing (One-Year) Courses.
  • Your $30 monthly gift: pays for monthly maintenance
  • Your $50 one-time gift: pays water (sanitation) bill for one month
  • Your $100 one-time gift: buys stationary (chalk, paper, pens, etc.) for one month
  • Your $350 one-time gift: buys practical learning materials for 150 students a month
  • Your $500 one-time gift: buys 2 used desktop computers for the lab
  • Your $1,000 one-time gift: pays 10 instructors/staff their monthly stipend
  • Your $3,750 one-time gift: pays 5-year lease (second half) for the training center
  • Your $6,000 one-time gift: buys a used car for a driver’s education course

*The 2019/2020 one-year term started on May 1 and students who enroll in the next few weeks can easily catch up on what they missed. Your simple gift as a sponsor gives hope and opportunity to Liberian Youth seeking a better life.

Please donate through our website, Cash App $UDStarsFacebook page, or by check to Uniting Distant Stars and mail to Uniting Distant Stars @ 4010 Lawndale Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55446.

Save the Date for May 4 Fundraising Event

Save the Date for May 4 Fundraising Event

You are cordially invited to a fundraising event hosted by Beyan Gonowolo, UDS Board Member & Outreach Coordinator.

Theme: Education is Better than Silver & Gold
Venue: Equinox Apartments Residence Lounge at 2808 Silver Ln, Saint Anthony, MN, 55421​
Day & Time: Saturday, May 4, 2019, from 6 PM to 8 PM
Location: St. Anthony, MN
Details: Refreshments & snacks provided along with a short presentation about UDS programs in Liberia
Note: Please bring a friend

We look forward to seeing you there!