Get Involved
Our work at North Star is meaningful and rewarding. We change lives.
Here are some suggestions for how you can work with us in supporting teenagers to dream big, direct their own lives, and explore their full potential.
Donate Money
As a policy North Star accepts all applicants regardless of their ability to pay. As a result, finances can be challenging. We rely on assistance from our many friends to ensure that taking control of your future is an option for any interested teen in the Pioneer Valley. North Star is a registered non-profit, so your donation is entirely tax deductible.
Share information about North Star with a teen or the family of a teen. Contact our outreach director, Sarah Reid, to request a packet to be mailed to you.
Lead a workshop for our teens. Workshops happen on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons between 1:00 and 4:00 PM. They can be between 1 and 3 hours in length. Usually workshops are one-time events, but we welcome short series or monthly events as well. Contact our associate director, Catherine Gobron, to begin to discuss your idea.
Bring friends to an open house. We hold an open house on the first Friday of every month from 12:00-1:00 PM.
Join our board of directors. Talk to our board president, Joshua Hornick, about attending a meeting.
Donate an item. Talk to Sarah, and she'll help you.
Other Ideas on how you can participate? Let us know.
Wish List
- quality furniture
- IT assistance
- flat-screen monitor
- good vacuum cleaner
- floor refinishing
- art supplies
- cleaning supplies
- polaroid camera
- video camera
- framing services
- indoor plants
- wooden bookcases
- come in and paint walls
- coffee maker
- new ping pong table
