151Introducing Our New Board Member, Nancy Minnig!…learning more about upcoming projects. Have you learned anything surprising about StarVista or the mental health industry that you never knew before? Yes, I didn’t realize how many services and programs StarVista provides that are largely free to all ages and so inclusive to the diverse community in which we live. I also really like the pro-active and innovative approach StarVista uses and establishing community partners. What is something you wish your community knew about StarVista? It is my hope…
152Changing Lives 2020 Recap…incredible community of supporters welcomed the opportunity to bring hope and positive change in the lives of others with open arms. Our inaugural event was one of StarVista’s highest grossing fundraisers, a truly remarkable accomplishment driven by love and kindness. We also welcomed 20 generous individuals as Founding Members of our new community of supporters, StarVista Visionaries! Thank you, Visionaries, for your vision, leadership, and commitment to supporting the most vulnerable among us. Learn More and Become a Visionary Today!…
153A Message From Our CEO – October/November 2020…for joining us in this historic moment and for your support of our work in the community. We would love to hear about your experience at our first-ever virtual event! If you watched our Changing Lives event last week, I invite you to take a moment to fill out our survey here. During our event, we officially launched our new community of supporters, StarVista Visionaries! I am proud to say we’ve already had 18 amazing individuals join! You can become…
154GivingTuesday 2020 – HAP-Y Gives…inception in 2017, StarVista’s HAP-Y Health Ambassadors have educated the public on mental health services and resources through over 200 community presentations in San Mateo County. In celebration of GivingTuesday on December 1, 2020, we asked our HAP-Y youth to share why and how they give to the community through our program. Here are their responses. Rachel “HAP-Y has given me the skills, platform, and knowledge surrounding mental health to recognize the stigma of mental health in my community. In…
155DEI Resource List for Nonprofit Fundraising and Marketing ProfessionalsResource list for affecting and leading organizational change in Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism as fundraising and marketing professionals in nonprofits. “I believe it is imperative for Development & Marketing professionals within nonprofits to create a seat at the table when it comes to ensuring that the nonprofit they work at is invested in DEI work and has anti-racist and anti-hate values and ideals. We can play an influential role and contribute towards ensuring effective policies and practices are in…
156Pride Center’s LGBTQ+ GlossaryTHE ABC’s OF LGBTQ+! StarVista’s Pride Center program has compiled a list of LGBTQ+ terms to use and avoid. View the full glossary on their website. Click here …
1577-Day Gratitude Journal Challenge…-Zainab, Community Engagement Coordinator Did this help you cultivate gratitude for the things in your life? “Absolutely. Consciously acknowledging the things we take for granted, or just forget are there supporting and connecting us to others, is humbling and fulfilling.” -Amanda, Development Manager “Yes. This helped cultivate gratitude for the things in my life. As I was writing my entries, I noticed that I would continue to add more detail about the thing/person/etc that I hadn’t even thought of before….
158Camila’s Story…he wasn’t learning, he felt hopeless, and as a mother, I hurt for him. Now, he’s connected to a mental health clinician too, he has a teacher he can communicate with, and he feels more comfortable in class. My son says that, thanks to Shirley’s help, he thinks of the trauma he’s experienced less and less every day. I can see that my son has benefited hugely from receiving mental health services, and I am so proud of the work…
159StarVista’s transitional youth housing programs featured in The AlmanacDecember 4, 2020 The Almanac featured StarVista’s transitional youth housing programs and how they’re adjusting to add safety measures and protocols due to COVID-19. StarVista was selected by The Almanac and the Silicon Valley Community Foundation as a beneficiary for The Almanac’s Holiday Fund. “Mornings at Daybreak, a transitional housing program in Redwood City, start with walking downstairs to say “good morning,” a quick temperature check and cooking breakfast before logging onto an online class from the couch in the…
160A Message From Our CEO – December 2020…their dedication to our clients and mission. Our work doesn’t end here. We will continue to be needed in our community to help children, youth, adults, and families overcome life’s challenges and reach their potential. This holiday season, please consider making a gift to our Holiday Campaign and help us continue to empower individuals, inspire hope, and strengthen communities. Click here to donate. I wish everyone a safe, healthy, and happy holiday season. Sincerely, Sara Larios Mitchell, Ph.D. CEO …