by heather-cstars | Jun 22, 2018 | education, Liberia, Ten Thousand Villages, Thank You, Uniting Distant Stars, UX Design, vocational training, Volunteering, Volunteers, youth development, Youth Empowerment
Like any non-profit organization, we benefit from the talent and hard work of our dedicated volunteers. Rachel Smith is one of our fabulous volunteers!
It was during our first Ten Thousand Villages Shopping Event in May 2016 that Rachel became interested in our organization. She had recently graduated from Minneapolis Community & Technical College (MCTC) in UX Design.
She was interested in redesigning our website using WordPress. Our original website was a transformed blog on Blogger so this would require not only a new look but transferring data from one platform to another.
Together, we spent a lot of time going over layout and content. She worked tirelessly in designing the site and bringing over the content from the old one. The new website launched in June 2017, and it was a welcomed improvement.
Rachel continues to help with maintenance, troubleshooting, and new development. We are truly grateful for her creative talents in designing and maintaining our website! Our heartfelt Thanks, Rachel!
by heather-cstars | Feb 4, 2018 | annual report, education, Liberia, Scholarships, Thank You, Uniting Distant Stars, vocational training, youth development, Youth Empowerment
As an all-volunteer organization, we are grateful for all those who contributed to our final 2015/2016 Annual Report. This report will give you an:
- Overview of our project during this two-year period;
- Inspirational testimonials from four of our students;
- Summary of the financial report showcasing how your support made a difference;
- And much more.
Please enjoy reading what YOU, our valued Star Supporter, accomplished for the youth of Liberia. Thank you for your generous support!
2015-2016 Annual Report
by heather-cstars | Nov 21, 2017 | education, fundraiser, Liberia, Uniting Distant Stars, vocational training, Youth Empowerment
Please join us at the Ten Thousand Villages Shopping Event in St. Paul on December 1, 5 PM to 8 PM. They will donate a portion of their product sales to Uniting Distant Stars.
Buy Fair Trade Handmade Gifts for the upcoming holidays & support our programs educational & vocational training programs in Liberia, West Africa. You can be part of the journey of helping young men and women receive valuable skills in our Auto Mechanics, Catering, Computers, Cosmetology, Electricity, Interior Design, Plumbing & Tailoring courses.
We look forward to seeing you there!
by heather-cstars | Sep 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
As part of our guiding principles, we
advocate for great causes and
engage our diverse audience of shining stars. I want to bring your attention to
three exciting events that are coming up in the next few weeks. These include an opportunity to shop for unique items, start a small business, and watch award-winning films about inspirational African women leaders.
Shopping for a Cause: Partners for Women’s Equality (PWE) is holding an benefit event at Ten Thousand Villages in St. Paul on Wednesday, September 26 from 5PM to 8PM. This is a great place to shop for Fair Trade items create artisans in 130 countries. Ten Thousand Villages will donate 20% of the proceeds during this three-hour event to PWE.
I have served on the board of PWE for over two years. This organization provides leadership development and organizational support to empower marginalized women and girls around the world. So, while you are shopping please stop by our table–I will be there–and learn more about our Kenya Girls for Change Scholarship Program and Bridge to Change Leadership Training Course.
Training for a Future: African Career, Education, and Resource Inc. is offering a 12-week Microentrepreneur Development Training and Support Program at the North Hennepin Community College starting October 18 through February 7. The tuition is $99 and scholarships offer $50 are available upon request. This program provides technical assistance and other helpful information to equip new microentrepreneurs to start and operate their businesses. Participants will have a chance to apply for small business loans from $500 to $10,000. Applications for this program are due September 28. Contact Denise Butler at [email protected] or 763-493-8106 to apply or more information.
This program is provided by ACER in partnership with Neighborhood Development Center (NDC), North Hennepin Community College, Hennepin County Housing, Community Works and Transit / Public Works, and the City of Brooklyn Park.
I have volunteered with ACER for events twice this year–Job Fair in April and Walk, Run and Bike in September. This organization offers valuable programs to people of African descent and other underrepresented communities of color that are focused on Education, Health and Wellness, Community Economic Development, and Advocacy.
Watching Four Great Films: The African Women’s Development Fund USA (AWDF)-Minnesota Network is hosting their Pan-African Women’s Film Forum at St. Catherine University in St. Paul on October 20 from 1PM to 8PM. This is part of AWDF’s Celebrate Mother Africa campaign. They are featuring the following Four Award-Winning Independent Films:
I hope that you can find time to check out these wonderful events and inform others who might be interested. These are great organizations doing their part in making this a better world.
