HOPE connects students in Connecticut and Israel
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Students at Haroeh Elementary School in Sderot, Israel live in a constant state of trauma from the rockets and bombs that have rained down on their city. Their neighborhood is pockmarked with holes and shrapnel. A metal dome is built over the school to protect it from an attack. “At a moments notice they […]
PayneWest Insurance Sends Hope to Hurricane Michael Survivors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Every year, PayneWest Insurance provides its employees up to 30 hours of volunteer time-off to give back to their communities and to the causes that are important to them. As part of this initiative, PayneWest dedicates the month of October for each of its offices to pick a project in their community and dedicate a […]
Hope Alert for Tallahassee Yoga Studio
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On November 2, 2018, a gunman opened fire at the Hot Yoga Tallahassee in Tallahassee, Florida killing two innocent people and wounding five others. Stars of HOPE will be part of the long-term healing process, and you can too. Your stars will act as a daily reminder of strength to survivors and that the Tallahassee […]
Hope Alert for Thousand Oaks
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On November 8, 2018, a gunman opened fire at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California killing 12 innocent people including college students, a veteran and law enforcement officer. Many other people were injured. The tragedy that happened in Thousand Oaks is horrific, but the love and support that has poured in […]
Hope Alert for Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]On October 27, 2018, eleven innocent members of the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh were killed by a gunman. Six other members of the synagogue were injured. The tragedy that happened at the Tree of Life is horrific, but the love and support that has poured in from the country is something to […]
Hope Alert for Northern California
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]In July 2018, the Carr wildfire swept through Shasta County in Northern California destroying more than 1,000 homes, killing eight people and consuming over 220,000 acres of land. The Carr Fire is California’s sixth most destructive blaze in state history. Many residents of Shasta County lost everything during the blaze and are facing a […]
Tulsa Girl Scouts Paint Stars of HOPE for Teacher Battling Breast Cancer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Tulsa Girl Scouts Troop 442 used a little paint, some creativity, and compassion to send messages of healing to their teacher battling breast cancer. For this service project, the scouts teamed up with Stars of HOPE® USA, an organization that empowers children to bring hope to those in need through the messages of healing. “Stars […]
Hope Alert for the Florida Panhandle
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text] Our hearts go out to all those impacted by Hurricane Michael. The images coming out of Florida are devastating – many people have lost their homes and livelihoods. Right now, several disaster response organizations are on site deploying much-needed relief supplies such as food, water, shelter, and clothing. While organizations are working tirelessly […]
Stars of HOPE®USA Releases Impact Study with Florida State University
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Stars of HOPE®USA, a unique disaster relief and community arts program, together with experts at Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice have released a study that examines the impact of Stars of HOPE on the emotional recovery of individuals who have survived a natural disaster or traumatic event. “We are extremely […]
Hope for Heroes at the World Trade Center Health Program
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Stars of HOPE® is a program of the New York Says Thank You Foundation, a foundation started after the September 11 terrorist attacks to say thank you for the love New York received after that tragic day. To commemorate the 17th anniversary of September 11th, Stars of HOPE partnered with the World Trade Center Health […]
Hope after Harvey: Celebrating the Resilience of Houston
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]In late August 2017, tropical storm Harvey barreled through the Atlantic Ocean picking up speed as it headed for the Texas coast. As it made landfall, Harvey was a category 4 hurricane causing major flooding and an estimated $125 billion dollars in damage to Houston and other areas on the Texas coast. Hurricane Harvey soaked […]
Hope Alert for North and South Carolina
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]In the wake of Hurricane Florence, people in North and South Carolina are in need of help. Those who were in the path of Florence are in for a long recovery period. Many organizations have been deployed with food, clothing, water and shelter. But survivors of Florence are also going to need HOPE. Here […]
Haddad Brands creates hope for Northern California
Share This Post Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on twitter Share on email On August 14, employees with Haddad Brands in New York City came together to paint 30 Stars of HOPE® during their annual Community Day. Employees gathered around tables in a conference room and painted messages of hope and healing on […]
Stars of HOPE to Celebrate the Resiliency of Houston after Hurricane Harvey
Houston families are invited to participate in a community paint event on August 25 at Discovery Green August 23, 2018 – Houston, TX – Stars of HOPE®, a unique disaster relief and community arts project, is coming to Houston to celebrate the resiliency of the city and its people one year after Hurricane Harvey and […]
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#HOPEALERT for Ellicott City
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”] HOPE ALERT ISSUED FOR ELLICOTT CITY, MARYLAND FLOOD [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”]The second “1-in-1,000 year rain event” in two years sent floodwaters roaring down Main Street in historic downtown Ellicott City, pushing water as high as the second floor in some buildings. Help create Hope for Ellicott City with Stars of HOPE to serve as beacons […]
Critter Campers create hope with Stars of HOPE
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] For local elementary and middle school students, Critter Camp at the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley was a week full of caring for animals, learning about the environment and creating hope for someone in need. According to Lynn Hildebrand, a Stars of HOPE volunteer, Critter Camp teaches children about the importance of kindness […]
Stars of HOPE Bring More than Color to Orlando’s CommUNITY Rainbow Run
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] [NEW YORK CITY | JUNE 11] “Alone we feel… together we heal,” was Pulse nightclub Josh Garcia’s first thought as he began emerging from a cocoon of grief and depression following the senseless act of hate. Now, as Stars of HOPE’s Director of Operations and Programs, Josh Garcia, credits the powerful Stars he received […]
Hildebrand Glows as Stars of HOPE Ambassador
“Lynn is a gift,” said SOH Branding Consultant Fran Sheff-Mauer. Fran and the rest of the SOH team receive weekly… almost daily emails… from Lynn Hildebrand, chronicling her many events and shares of Stars of HOPE with both children and on behalf of animals with the Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley. She follows the […]
Garcia Assumes Operations at Stars of HOPE
“Alone we feel… together we heal,” was Pulse nightclub Josh Garcia’s first thought as he began emerging from a cocoon of grief and depression following the senseless act of hate in Orlando, Florida. Stars of HOPE’s Director of Operations and Programs, Josh Garcia, credits the powerful Stars he received for being an integral component of […]
#HOPEALERT for Indiana
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”] HOPE ALERT ISSUED FOR INDIANA SCHOOL SHOOTING [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]Noblesville, Indiana has been the most recent site for an all too common occurrence in America. On May 25, a 13-year-old male student opened fire, injuring one female student and a male teacher, marking the 21st school shooting of 2018. The terror and unbelief […]
Wildfires Ignite a New Passion
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”none”]The intrinsic desires of a mother crosses borders, cultures, and societies. We love our children unconditionally. When they hurt, we hurt. When they rejoice, we rejoice. Our desire to protect goes beyond a grizzly bears ferocity and our desire to guide them to be compassionate, loving, intelligent, tolerant, and productive humans is part of […]
ANA YAHUD. (I am a Jew). ANA MIN AMRIKA. (I am American) AND I CARE ABOUT YOU.
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]By Jeff Parness | May 15, 2018 One week ago Friday, I had the privilege of speaking with two Palestinian journalists in Gaza on the phone, Jamal and Mohamed. I spoke with them in both Arabic and English. Mahrhabahn yah Jamal Minshawe wah Mohammed O. Al-Astal (Hello Jamal and Mohamed) Ismi Jeffrey. (My name is Jeffrey) Ana […]
Stars of HOPE Deliver Much More Than HOPE in a Bing Wong Classroom & Beyond
Share This Post Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on twitter Share on email Stars of HOPE was proud to be welcomed back to San Bernardino, California’s Multicultural Festival hosted annually by Bing Wong Elementary. One of the organizers and a history teacher at Bing Wong, Jade Smith, explained that Stars of HOPE has […]
#HOPEALERT Issued for Santa Fe
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”]The country’s 22nd school shooting happened on the campus of Santa Fe High School May 18. This horrific tragedy occurred the day before their graduation ceremonies and left the community shattered, while the rest of our country watched in disbelief that this could happen yet again. But the LOVE and support that has poured […]
#HOPEALERT for Parkland
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]The tragedy that happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida is horrific, but the LOVE and support that has poured in from the country is something to be proud of. We are honored to be partnering with the Florida Art Therapy Association to bring art therapist to the students and staff who are […]
Stars of HOPE Become Part of Art History Curriculum in California Classroom
Share This Post Share on facebook Share on linkedin Share on twitter Share on email Students at Rialto, California’s W.A. Carter High School are creating messages of hope around the world after a joint event with Stars of HOPE and Black Book Sessions. Organized locally by art instructor Kara O’Brien, young creative minds were inspired […]
New York Life Employees Send Stars of HOPE to Seminole Heights
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”][MAY 10, 2018 | ORLANDO] On a warm sunny Saturday afternoon (April 28), a collaboration between Stars of Hope, New York Life-Tampa Office and The Life Center of the Suncoast came together to honor the families and the survivors of the Seminole Heights. The families of Benjamin and Monica attended the event and were […]
#HOPEALERT Issued for San Bruno
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInRight”]A #HOPEALERT has been issued for San Bruno after a shooting at the YouTube headquarters that killed three and injured a fourth. We’ve witnessed the tremendous healing brought by Stars of HOPE when they arrive at sites of human-caused tragedy, such as San Bernadino, Orlando, Manchester, Sutherland Springs… and sadly, the list goes […]
#HOPEALERT for Toronto
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]A #HOPEALERT has been issued for Toronto, Canada after a rental van rammed into a crowded sidewalk, killing 10 and injuring 15 innocent pedestrians. We’ve witnessed the tremendous healing brought by Stars of HOPE when they arrive at sites of human-caused tragedy, such as San Bernadino, Orlando, Manchester, Sutherland Springs… and sadly, the list […]
#HOPEALERT for Tennessee Shootings
[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]A #HOPEALERT has been issued for Nashville, that has recently been the site of two shootings. The first occurring on April 22 when a shooter went on a rampage inside a Waffle House and a second, only weeks later, at the Opry Mills Mall. We’ve witnessed the tremendous healing brought by Stars of HOPE […]
#HOPEAlert for Oklahoma Wildfires
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeft”] HOPE ALERT ISSUED FOR OKLAHOMA WILDFIRES [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Last April, fifty-two counties in Oklahoma were hit by devasting wildfires. Nearly 350,000 total acres have been scorched, an area close to the size of Chicago and New York put together. We’ve seen the positive impacts that Stars of HOPE can bring to areas devastated by […]
9/11 Memorial’s 5K Run/Walk and Community Day Creates 250 Stars of HOPE
TOP PHOTO L-R: Branding Consultant Fran Sheff-Mauer, NYSTY Board Members: Paige Ellison, Marty Plevel, and Shoshana Dweck; NYSTY Founder & Executive Director Jeff Parness [NEW YORK | April 23, 2018] – Stars of HOPE, a program of the New York Says Thank You Foundation, participated in the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial’s 5K Run/Walk and Community Day, […]
Symbols of Resiliency – Inspiration in Santa Rosa’s Coffey Park
BY LEANN DILBECK – Resiliency looks different to everyone. It looks as different as the pain and adversity that drives a person to their inner depths to uncover what inspires their soul. Watching your home, everything you’ve worked for, every sentimental material item you treasure… along with the homes of your beloved friends and neighbors… […]
Wooden stars bring message of hope to fire-ravaged Sonoma County neighborhoods
The night the Tubbs fire tore through Fountaingrove, Jennafer Carlin Rosset couldn’t sleep. The smoke and wind was making her anxious, and as the power flickered on and off at their Bristlecone Court home, she and her husband talked about what they would bring if they decided to evacuate. Together, the two gathered family photos, […]
Employees Send Hope in Times of Disaster and Tragedy
Often, it is a challenge to provide the right tools and resources in the workplace. “Stars of HOPE” is one solution.
HOPE for Veterans
Thank you Stars of Hope for giving our students an amazing opportunity to share Hope to hundreds of Veterans throughout CT.
British Army Rugby Union Presented with Stars of Hope®
Members of the British Army Rugby Union visited the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on Wednesday and were presented with Stars of Hope that were painted by children in response to recent terrorist attacks in England.
Empowering survivors to heal by helping others….
[vc_row nfw_row_full_width=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1452714478050{margin-top: 35px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]…..AND creating Exponential Hope and Healing in the world. 12 days after the San Bernardino terror attack in December 2015, our volunteers began to hang Stars of HOPE at the shooting site to transform a place of darkness into a place of light and hope. Two weeks later, hundreds of Stars […]
With Renewed Strength and Courage!
The following is a true life story! I share it with your readers because I want them to know that receiving a Star of HOPE truly did make a difference for me.
Creating HOPE and Friendship
On December 8th, 2016, I had the opportunity to introduce the Stars of Hope USA to high school students at Ramaz in New York City.
San Bernardino Strong kicks off season three of ‘Life on the Line’
The documentary TV series “Life on the Line,” featuring stories of hope and courage from the Inland Empire, begins airing its third season on public television stations across the nation beginning December 14 at 7 p.m. on KVCR.
Stars of Hope bring encouragement to San Bernardino and beyond
Isn’t it amazing how small pieces of wood can carry a message so big they unite people around the world? This is how it is with the Stars of Hope.
Stars of HOPE offering compassion to flood-affected families in West Feliciana Parish
The West Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office and surrounding law enforcement agencies recently received colorful, hand-painted stars via the Stars of HOPE organization, a disaster relief and community arts program that empowers children of all ages to transform communities impacted by natural and man-made disasters through colorful art and messages of hope and healing