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There are so many ways to put a smile on someone’s face today. Celebrate Random Acts of Kindness Day and you’ll be smiling too!

ONLY TWO DAYS LEFT! Watch 'Possible Selves' at the Human Rights Watch Film Festival until tomorrow, February 8th! Use code JUSTICE2022 to get $6 tix https://loom.ly/egIXkbg

Alex and Mia, two First Star alumni, are no different than their peers in high school. In order to reach their goals, they need a stable foundation: love, connection, and the support of a family. "Possible Selves" follows Alex and Mia through their tumultuous high school years and as they work towards their goal: graduating from college.

The Human Rights Watch Film Festival begins TODAY! Watch "Possible Selves," featuring two First Star alumni. 'Possible Selves' is the first major documentary to focus on the lived experience of foster kids themselves rather than on the foster care system.

The film intimately shares Alex and Mia’s journeys as they strive to attain a goal that only 3% of adults who grow up in foster care reach: graduating from college.

Get $6 tickets with code JUSTICE2022 at: https://loom.ly/j6LbT-Q

Watch ‘Possible Selves’, featuring First Star alumni, premiering on Wed, Feb 2nd at the Human Rights Watch film festival! Get $6 tix now with code JUSTICE2022 at: https://www.hrwfilmfestivalstream.org/
Watch anytime between Feb 2-8!

Alex and Mia, two alumni from our First Star BGSA program, are no different than their peers in high school. In order to reach their goals, they need a stable foundation: love, connection, and the support of a family. ‘Possible Selves’ follows them through their tumultuous high school years as they work towards their goal: graduating from college.

First Star Alumni featured in 'Possible Selves', a new documentary premiering next week, Feb 2-8, at the Human Rights Watch Film Festival! Get $6 tickets now with code JUSTICE2022: https://loom.ly/egIXkbg

The experiences and voices of foster youth are often missing from the national conversation - as gaining the ability to speak out in the press requires youth to get permission from a judge. The World Premiere of “Possible Selves” breaks new ground - and brings you into the lives of two First Star alumni striving to reach their goals.

We remember the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and his impact on our nation. Many years later, his words still ring true, as we are reminded of the importance of serving others, loving our neighbors, and continuing the pursuit of justice and equality for all. 🌟

Wishing you a Happy and Healthy New Year! 🌟

2021 is coming to a close, but it's not too late to make a difference in the lives of our scholars! Your year-end gift can ensure we give them the world as we embark on 2022. www.firststar.org/donate

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Wishing you all a holiday season filled with peace and joy! 🌟

First Star's CEO Lyndsey C. Wilson was featured on the Fox 11 Los Angeles show In Depth with Hal Eisner Journalist this past weekend! The show focused on 'Heroes in Foster Care' and highlighted the important work that First Star is doing to make sure that youth in care succeed in high school and thrive as they transition into adulthood. The segment also featured First Star Ambassador Devin Alexander's personal story of adoption through the foster care system and how that inspired her to work with us. Way to go team!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrufGYf2Zpo&t=850s

Sneak Peak! Our very own shared the passion and commitment of First Star with for a story dedicated to foster youth-serving orgs in LA. Catch it THIS SUNDAY, Dec 19th on Channel 13 in LA! More details soon in our Link in Bio! We are FIRST STAR! 🌟