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Everyone experiences life challenges. Without the resources to cope, struggles can be catastrophic. That’s where StarVista can help. We believe change is possible. We believe in the potential of the people we support. And for more than 55 years, we’ve been empowering people of every age and life stage in San Mateo County with innovative, evidence-based programs that enable prevention, change, and perseverance.

As an organization considered an essential social service provider, we never closed our doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. And with the support of our incredible donors and partners, we continue helping our community navigate the challenges of the pandemic as we work in providing shelter, support vulnerable populations, and provide crisis support.

Your donation today will empower individuals, inspire hope, and strengthen communities in San Mateo County.

JOIN THE DAYBREAK FAMILY

As San Mateo County’s only home for homeless youth, Daybreak has transformed thousands of lives over the last three decades. You can become a member of the Daybreak Family and help keep this invaluable resource available for our community’s most vulnerable youth. Make a one-time gift of $1,000, or monthly contributions of $85 for one year, and join the Daybreak Family! To learn more contact amanda.peters@star-vista.org.

PLANNED GIVING

Create a legacy and make a lasting contribution towards improving the lives of children and families by considering a gift to StarVista as part of your estate and financial planning. For more information on planned giving, please contact development@star-vista.org.

BEQUEST

When preparing a will, life insurance policy, or retirement account, you designate an individual or organization, known as the beneficiary, to receive the benefits or proceeds when you pass away. A bequest is a gift of your personal property upon your passing to a person or entity by means of a will or trust. For more information, please contact development@star-vista.org.

DONATE A CAR

Our First Chance program is in need of a van. For more information and to make a donation, please contact lea.berhane@star-vista.org.

DONATE STOCK

If you have appreciated non-cash assets such as stocks over a year old, you can donate them online to support StarVista’s mission. The tax advantage of donating appreciated stock that you have held for more than a year is outstanding. A donation of stock allows you to deduct the full market value of the stock from your taxable income without paying any taxes on the capital gains.

The button below will take you to a secure and straightforward form that allows you to provide your donation information.

Donate Stock to StarVista

IRA, OR OTHER ACCOUNT TRANSFERS

A donor advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving program that allows you to combine the most favorable tax benefits with the flexibility to support your favorite causes. Click here to learn more.

If you have a donor advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to this nonprofit directly from your DAF (as long as your DAF’s sponsoring organization is participating).

Contact development@star-vista.org to arrange DAF, IRA, or other account transfers, or to coordinate company matched giving, if required.

AmazonSmile

Shop AmazonSmile!

AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. When you shop on AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to StarVista.

Simply sign-in to the AmazonSmile website using your Amazon login and select “StarVista” as your charity.

Sell for Good on Nextdoor

StarVista has teamed up with Nextdoor, the neighborhood app, and their new Sell for Good program to give neighbors an easy way to fundraise. Neighbors can list items in “Finds” to sell at select ‘StarVista’ to donate proceeds to. Join Nextdoor or log in to start selling for good.

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