Illuminate. Educate. Advocate.

Stars nonprofit organization is a community dedicated to supporting Pasadena-area youth through mentorship and educational programs.

Mentoring

Stars facilitates group, site-based, and one-on-one mentoring to our students, fostering nurturing and meaningful relationships.

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After School

Our after school programs are available to elementary, middle, and high school students in the Pasadena area.

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College Support

Our college program seeks to build and strengthen students’ support systems and to prepare students for post-secondary success starting in Kindergarten.

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Counseling

Stars is committed to the mental wellbeing of our communities and provides counseling services in both Spanish and English to families in the Pasadena-area.

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Wellness

Stars’ wellness program provides spiritual and personal development programs, exercise programs, food programs, and more.

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Summer Enrichment

We offer enriching summer activities to students of all ages, as well as a summer “SKILLZ” school for incoming 8th and 9th graders.

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Help Us Affirm, Equip & Embolden Our Students

“Kinship – not serving the other, but being one with the other. Jesus was not ‘a man for others’; he was one with them. There is a world of difference in that.”
– Father Greg Boyle

Our mentors, volunteers, and donors are integral to the success of our students. Many have walked the same paths, understand the adversities our students face, and want to be a guiding resource to lead the next generation to success.

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Volunteer

From food distribution to homework help and enrichment activities, there are many opportunities for volunteering with Stars to help affirm, equip, and embolden our students in the Pasadena area and beyond.

 

 

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Mentor

Mentorship is a journey of mutual learning and discovery. As a mentor in one of our programs, you will foster nurturing and supportive relationships to guide our students through life’s many challenges and transitions.

 

 

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Donate

Our generous donors help Stars to provide the services and support our students need in the Pasadena area and Los Angeles communities. Your donations directly support our programs and families.

 

 

Our Mission

Stars is a community that affirms, equips and emboldens young people to pursue a life of purpose, service and meaning.

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Our Vision

A thriving, interdependent community where lives are transformed.

Isaiah 65:17-25

Our 2021 Impact

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52,000lbs of Food Distributed to 450 Individuals

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100% of 1st-4th Grade Students in the Literacy Program Met Their Goals

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9,300+ Volunteer Hours

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285 Youth Served

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Average Length of Mentor Match: 5 Years

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Celebrated 13 Graduates from High School, Community College and College

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Our Locations

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Wellness Programs & Counseling

500 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA 91101

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K-5 After School Program

539 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

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Middle & High School Programs

1480 E Washington Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91104

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Program Offices

Lake Avenue Church
393 N Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101

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Administrative Office

712 E Villa St
Pasadena, CA
91101, USA