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Giving Tuesday 2023 - Catch The Stars Foundation

Catch The Stars Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded by 4-time Olympic Gold Medalist & Women's Basketball Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings in 2004, is on a mission to make a difference in the lives of underserved youth. The foundation understands that today's youth are tomorrow's stars, but many of them lack the positive programs, mentors, and support they need to reach their full potential. This is where Catch The Stars Foundation steps in, offering FITNESS, LITERACY, and MENTORING programs that empower youth aged 7-18 in the metropolitan Indianapolis area. The foundation's programs are designed to encourage young minds to set goals, dream bigger, and achieve more.

Over the years, Catch The Stars Foundation has made a significant impact, with over 15,000 youth benefiting from their Camps, Fitness Clinics, Back to School Celebrations, Mentoring programs, Reading Corners, and Scholarship programs. Tamika Catchings, a community leader and positive role model, initiated this foundation because she believes in nurturing the potential of today's youth.

By donating to and fundraising for Catch The Stars Foundation on Giving Tuesday 2023, you'll contribute to the betterment of underserved youth. Your support will help fund programs that promote physical fitness, literacy, and personal development, empowering young individuals to dream big and reach their full potential. Join us in building future generations of dreamers, leaders, and world changers through Catch The Stars Foundation. Your contribution can make a significant impact on the lives of underserved youth, helping them achieve their dreams and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities.

About Giving Tuesday:

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that focuses on unleashing the power of radical generosity. It's a day that encourages individuals to give back by donating, volunteering and by doing good for others.

You can help in the following three ways:

• Donate - Click the "Donate Now" button on our Giving Tuesday 2023 page and make a generous contribution today.

• Fundraise - Click the "Fundraise Now" button and set a fundraising goal. Next, invite your friends, family members, colleagues and others to donate on your individual page.

• Share - Consider sharing our Giving Tuesday page link or your fundraising page with others. You can use the built-in sharing tools or copy the page URL and share it on social media, chat groups, emails etc.

Earn your medals:

To make this campaign fun and exciting, our Giving Tuesday fundraisers will receive eMedals as they meet certain fundraising goals. Also, all fundraisers and donors will receive a participation certificate at the end of this Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.
ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION
CATCH THE STARS FOUNDATION INC.
Our Mission is to empower youth to achieve their goals & dreams by providing Goal Setting programs that promote LITERACY, FITNESS and CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT.

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HOW YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS
Thank you so much for donating to this Giving Tuesday 2023 fundraiser. No act of generosity is too small to make a difference!

YOUR $25 DONATION supports our COMMUNI-TEA Book Club & Reading Corner goal of donating 2,400 books by the end of 2023.

YOUR $50 DONATION provides school-supply filled backpacks for 2-3 local youth via our Back to School Celebration! Over 1,000 backpacks are donated annually.

YOUR $100 DONATION supports our Fitness and Youth Development programs that teach youth the importance of being fit and leading healthier lifestyles. Our programs impact over 1,000 youth annually.

YOUR $500+ DONATION directly supports our Scholarship fund. Over $300k in scholarships has been granted since the program's inception in 2004. Our goal is to provide full 4-year scholarships to assist students with their higher educational goals.

Once you've donated, we'd appreciate it if you could share this Giving Tuesday page URL with your friends, family members, colleagues and others via social media channels, chat groups, emails etc.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Giving Tuesday?

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

How can I create my fundraising page?

Well, you wouldn't have to create a separate fundraising page. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.

When does the campaign end?

Campaign end a day after Giving Tuesday on 4th December 2024. Once you register for this campaign, we'll give you the link to your fundraising page.

I am an international donor (non-US), what are my donation charges and tax-deductibility?

For international donors (non-US), please note that all donations are processed in US dollars. Your bank may apply an exchange rate fee, so it's advisable to check with your bank for details.

To understand tax deductibility for your donation, we recommend consulting a tax professional who can provide personalized guidance.

Who can sponsor my fundraising efforts?

The short answer is - everyone. The fundraising research shows that the number one reason for people not donating is that they weren't asked to.

That said, there are things you can do to attract people to sponsor you. Adding a picture to your fundraising page, telling potential donors why this cause is so personal to you, sharing your fundraising page on social media, email, and chat groups.

Last, if your employer has a gift matching program, check with the human resources department to support your favorite cause as well.

Who can I contact if I need help?

You can contact us any time if you need help. We love hearing from our users so please don't hesitate to write to us about issues, suggestions, or to just say hi. You can also contact the non-profit administrator directly if you would like.