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As one of the South Shore’s most respected early education and youth development agencies, Stars has a long history of changing lives. With your support, we can continue bringing excellence in education, enrichment and family support to hundreds of families in our region.
Stars is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible.
Give Your Time
We welcome groups to give of their time and organize a site clean-up or supply drive. See our Volunteer page for more information.
Donor Advised Funds
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recognized by donor advised funds. Our EIN is 23-7097840 and our legal name is South Shore Stars, Inc.
Tribute Gifts
You may make your gift in honor of or in memory of a friend or family member. Enclose a note with the honoree’s address, and we will send a notification of your thoughtful contribution. Donations can be sent to the address above or can be made online.
Matching Gifts
Many companies match charitable gifts made by employees, retirees and directors. Please check with your company’s personnel department to learn how they can multiply your impact. You may also designate Stars via your workplace United Way program.
Gifts of Stock, Wills and Planned Giving
For information about how to transfer securities, to wire funds, or how to include Stars in your planned giving, please email Karen Salhaney Smizer, Director of Philanthropy, ksmizer@southshorestars.org.
Donate a Car
Donate for Charity, Inc. makes it convenient to donate a car to Stars. They will pick up your car whether it runs or not, liquidate it at auction, and remit a high portion of proceeds to your charity of choice. Learn more at Donateforcharity.com.
Gifts in Kind
If you would like to make an in kind donation, please email Karen Salhaney Smizer, Director of Philanthropy, ksmizer@southshorestars.org for a list of items we may need. Learn more on our Volunteer page.