 
S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange
...was organized to coordinate community donations of back-to-school supplies for public elementary school students in need in April, 2003. In 2005 middle and high schools were added to the list of recipients. A list
of basic supplies is complied from the schools' delegates, purchased and allocated to the schools for distribution
to their students. S.T.A.R.S. is an all volunteer organization. There are no salaried or paid positions.
100% of all money collected is dedicated to the S.T.A.R.S. project.
S.T.A.R.S. Board
…Our current Board Members are: Ruth Anne Anthony (Bread of Life Fellowship, Inc.), Valerie Campbell (Spring Lake Elementary School), Dorcas Dillard (Keller Williams Realty & West Orange Chamber of Commerce), Chesta Hembrooke (Founder & President), Joe Hembrooke (Co-Founder), Sheilla Johnson (Windy Ridge Elementary School), Jim Kearns (Sandler Training), Louise McDonald (Steering Committee Representative), Hal McIntyre (St. Pauls Presbyterian Church), Lawana Perry (Red Sky Media), Barbara Robertson (Orange County Public Schools), Beth Kennedy (Darden Restaurants).
S.T.A.R.S. Steering Committee
…is comprised of a delegate and alternate from each of the schools where S.T.A.R.S. offers backpacks and supplies. They serve as liaisons between S.T.A.R.S. and their building's administration. (see contact list below)
Endorsements
…S.T.A.R.S. of West Orange has been endorsed by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce, Orange County Public Schools and the West Orange Ministerial
Association. S.T.A.R.S. also was named the recipient of the Greater Orlando Business Ethics Award (GOBEA) in 2007 by the Central Florida Society of Financial Service Professionals and received the State of Florida Commissioner of Education's Award for Outstanding Business Partner in 2008. In 2009, S.T.A.R.S. received Reviewed Status by the Community Foundation of Central Florida.
Donors
...A $10-$12 donation provides a backpack and a set of basic school supplies for one student. S.T.A.R.S. accepts donations of any amount, as well as gifts-in-kind.
...Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze and Patron Donor levels are available. Donations are tax deductible under 501(c)(3) guidelines.
...Platinum Level Donor... $10,000 minimum donation...Includes your name/logo on the letters enclosed in a minimum of 1000 back-to-school supply packs and an optional provided promotional item, as well as the opportunity to particpate in a media event. Platinum Level Donors will also be invited to all S.T.A.R.S. events and receive special seating and recogniton at those events, as well as in our newsletters, on our website and on the 2010 Donor Appreciation List. Platinum Level Donors will also receive a complimentary subscription to the S.T.A.R.S. Newsletter.
...Gold Level Donor...minimum donation of $3000. Includes your company name/logo published on the parent letter enclosed in a minimum of 300 back-to-school supply packs and an optional promotional item provided by the Donor, a photo opportunity, submission of the photo to local media outlets, recognition on the S.T.A.R.S. website and a listing on the 2010 Donor Appreciation List. Gold Level Donors will also receive a complimentary subscription to the S.T.A.R.S. Newsletter.
...Silver Level Donor...minimum donation of $1000. We will include your company name/logo in a minimum of 100 back-to-school supply packs, as well as a photo opportunity, submission of the photo to local media outlets and listing on the 2010 Donor Appreciation List . Silver Level Donors will also receive a complimentary subscription to the S.T.A.R.S. Newsletter.
...Bronze Level Donor...minimum donation of $250. Includes your company name/logo published on the parent letter enclosed in a minimum of 25 back-to-school supply pack, listing on the 2010 Donor Appreciation List inserted in all back-to-school supply packs provided by S.T.A.R.S. Bronze Level Donors will also receive a complimentary subscription to the S.T.A.R.S. Newsletter.
...Patron Level Donors...donation of $10--$249. Includes a complimentary subscription to the S.T.A.R.S. Newsletter.
In-Kind Donations
...of backpacks and school supplies can also be made. Please contact us at 407-292-3559 for details and specific
information.
YOU can help
...by making a tax deductible donation to S.T.A.R.S. or by contacting
S.T.A.R.S. to coordinate a drive at your school, place of business, church, civic
club or organization.
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What students,
parents & teachers have to say...
“Thank you very much for our backpacks and school supplies.
My mom was very thankful ….I feel happy on the first day of
school because of you guys. Thank you for the book bag. I was looking
for one every where but I couldn't find one. God bless you guys.”
—Student
”...Your wonderful gift of backpacks and supplies
is certainly appreciated by our child and us. The words ‘thank
you’ simply cannot express our depth of gratitude for such
thoughtfulness. We are confident {our child} and schoolmates will
have great success this year and we attribute their positive start
to you.” —Parent
“...Thank you for your generosity this year.
You provided my fifth grade students with supplies that many of
them wouldn't have had otherwise. ....The parents were thrilled
and, as a teacher, I can honestly say that having the needed supplies
here provided all of us a smooth start. We are grateful and thank
you with our hearts.” —5th Grade Teacher
“Thank you so much for the book bags full
of supplies you packed for our students. That was such a great help
because my students have all their things and they don't have to
go around asking other students for a pencil or paper, or to borrow
crayons.” —3rd Grade Teacher
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