We welcome your support…

STAR strives to educate and empower adults in our community with the foundational skills needed to thrive personally and professionally.

Community Need…

  • Between 2000 and 2012, the number of people in Georgia living below the poverty line increased by 85% or by 849,513 people. (source: US Census Publication)
  • According to US Census figures in 2010, Georgia’s poverty rate is the 3rd highest in the nation.
  • The poverty rate for Glynn County is 16.8% which affects 1 in 3 children.
  • The official poverty line for a household of three (one parent and two children) is $19,530. A person working full time at minimum wage makes only $14,645 annually which is 12% below poverty.
  • Upon entrance to the STAR program, our participants’ average income is $4,922.
  • Through education, encouragement and empowerment, our students HOPE. BELIEVE. GROW. SUCCEED in work and in life.

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To fund the success of our students, we rely on the generous monetary support of the community.

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Donate by Regular Mail

STAR Foundation of Coastal Georgia Inc.
1612 Newcastle Street, Suite 105
Brunswick, GA 31520

Donate Items

  • Gently used or new, professional clothing for job interviews (particularly women’s clothing)
  • Gently used or new class uniforms, black pants and white tops
  • Used computers
  • Office supplies – copy paper, envelopes, stamps, pens and pencils

Donate Time

  • Individual professional styling to help students one-on-one with work ready hair, makeup and accessories
  • Individual career counseling
  • Individual financial counseling such as helping students to understand credit reports, and how to consolidate debt
  • Fundraising
  • Grant research