{"id":7571,"date":"2026-05-22T07:23:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T11:23:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/philanthropy\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T16:52:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T20:52:46","slug":"philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\tYour partnership<br \/>\nmakes all the difference\n\t<p>Your generosity can bring hope and connection to those who need it most.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wakw.allyrafundraising.com\/campaigns\/14948-star-93-3-md\/contribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmake an impact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.upliftingstar.com\/star933\/philanthropy\/#ways-to-give\">Learn more about ways to give<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Hopeless.png\" alt=\"BDW_Spring2024_General_1080x1080 (1)\" title=\"BDW_Spring2024_General_1080x1080 (1)\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Pics-3Hopeless.png\" alt=\"We The Kingdom - Church Music Tour 2024\" title=\"We The Kingdom - Church Music Tour 2024\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Pics-3Isolation.jpg\" alt=\"connectionstaticfeed\" title=\"connectionstaticfeed\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n<h1  id=\"fs-expert\">\n\t\t\tHopelessness \u2022 Loneliness\u00a0\u2022 Isolation\t<\/h1>\n\t<p>These struggles are rampant in our community, and the sense of social connection is only declining.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infographic_50-1.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Over half of US adults report feeling lonely<\/strong> [1]<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infographic_70-1.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>Among young adults, time spent with friends has decreased by 70% over the last two decades <\/strong>[2]<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Infographic_1329-1.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>29% of households are single-person, up from 13% in 1960.<\/strong> [3]<\/p>\n\t<p><strong>These feelings of hopelessness and loneliness have devastating consequences:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the year 2022 alone, 1798 people tragically committed suicide in the state of Ohio. [4]<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/maximize-your-philanthropic-impact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconnect with our team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1>Your commitment to STAR provides:<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-Philanthropy-B_hope.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>HOPE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>STAR&#8217;s music and message uplift and encourage listeners every single day.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-Philanthropy-B_community.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Through local events, the prayer wall, social media, and interactions with our staff,\u00a0 listeners find a sense of connection and belonging.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/icon-Philanthropy-B_growth.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>GROWTH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>STAR encourages people into a growing relationship with Jesus through media.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wakw.allyrafundraising.com\/campaigns\/14948-star-93-3-md\/contribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpartner with star\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Man-earbuds.jpg\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1>Bringing hope beyond the walls of the church<\/h1>\n<p>For many in our audience, traditional religious settings can be intimidating. STAR offers a safe and approachable space where they can encounter the hope of Jesus without fear or pressure.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Woman-listening-home.jpg\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tMaximize your investment\t<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Philanthropy-Map-93.png\" alt=\"Philanthropy Map 93\" height=\"683\" width=\"976\" title=\"Philanthropy Map 93\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>God uses STAR to change lives:<\/strong><\/p>\nYour support<br \/>\nenables us to reach<br \/>\nhundreds of thousands<br \/>\nof people<br \/>\nacross our<br \/>\nlistening area.\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/93-Lead-page-Woman-93.jpg\" alt=\"93 Lead-page-Woman-93\" height=\"683\" width=\"976\" title=\"93 Lead-page-Woman-93\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>Going further<br \/>\nwith digital:<\/strong>\nSTAR&#8217;s message<br \/>\nreaches thousands more<br \/>\nvia our streaming<br \/>\nand<br \/>\nonline platforms.\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Family-in-car.jpg\" alt=\"EasterText\" title=\"EasterText\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>The Bright Future<br \/>\nof Radio<\/strong>\nOur research shows that 86% of the population spends time with radio every week.<br \/>\nCompared to satellite radio<br \/>\nand podcasting,<br \/>\n<strong>radio continues to thrive<\/strong>.\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Studio.jpg\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<p><strong>STAR is a careful steward of your investment<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>STAR&#8217;s ministry is the message we share to uplift and encourage listeners. Your gift makes that outreach possible.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/maximize-your-philanthropic-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConnect with our team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1>Ways To Give<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/giving-_legacy-giving.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>LEGACY GIVING<br \/>\n<\/strong>Create a lasting impact by including STAR 93.3 in your will or estate plan. Your <a href=\"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/07\/Star-93-Bequests-Brochure-PROOF-03.26.24.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thoughtful planning<\/a> can make a significant difference in spreading hope and inspiration to our community. \n\t\t\t<p><i>I give and devise to STAR 93.3 FM (Tax ID #31-0880701), located in Cincinnati, OH, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real <br \/>and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).<\/i><\/p>\n<p>WAKW Radio<br \/><strong>PO Box 24126<\/strong><br \/><strong>Cincinnati, OH 45224<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pillar Ministries, Inc. DBA <strong>STAR 93.3<\/strong> FM, EIN 31-0880701<\/p>\n\tSample Will Language\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"http:\/\/pillarmedia.com\/corporatematching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" itemprop=\"url\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/giving-_matching-funds.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>CORPORATE MATCHING FUNDS<br \/>\n<\/strong>Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution to STAR 93.3. Check with your employer to see if they participate and make your gift go even further in supporting our community. Do you have questions about matching gifts? <a href=\"http:\/\/pillarmedia.com\/corporatematching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information.\u00a0\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/giving-_donor-funds.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>DONOR ADVISED FUNDS<br \/>\n<\/strong>Recommend a grant to STAR 93.3 from your DAF and contribute to our mission of delivering encouraging music and messages. It&#8217;s a flexible and tax-efficient way to support the causes that matter to you.\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/giving-_stock-donations.png\" alt=\"Blue Flash Light Of Police Car Against Red Fire Truck\" title=\"Blue Flash Light Of Police Car Against Red Fire Truck\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>STOCK DONATIONS<br \/>\n<\/strong>Donating appreciated stocks directly to our station can help you avoid capital gains taxes while supporting the positive and uplifting content you love. <a href=\"https:\/\/star933.com\/stock-donations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here<\/a> for more information.\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/giving-_challenge-fund.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<strong>CHALLENGE FUND<br \/>\n<\/strong>Amplify your impact by contributing to our Challenge Fund. Your donation can be used to inspire others to give by providing matching funds during fundraising campaigns.\u00a0\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/star933.com\/maximize-your-philanthropic-impact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeave your legacy\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n<h1>\n\t\t\tmeet the team\t<\/h1>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Heidi.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3>HEIDI SOSA-GONZALEZ<\/h3>\nPhilanthropy<br \/>\nCoordinator\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/star991.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Claudia.png\" alt=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display=&#039;none&#039;\" loading=\"lazy\">\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h3>Claudia Guardado-Wittel<\/h3>\nDirector of Philanthropy<br \/>\n&amp; Advancement\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/maximize-your-philanthropic-impact\/\" target=\"_self\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tConnect with our team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1>STAR&#8217;s Impact<\/h1>\n<p><b>What our listeners have to say about their experience with STAR:<\/b><\/p>\n\t<p><em>I have recently committed my life to Christ again. STAR helps me to keep focused and thoughtful of God every minute of every day. I drive a concrete mixer truck and it&#8217;s on my radio or on my Bluetooth ear buds all day long. I thank God for STAR!<\/em><\/p>\n<em><strong>Michelle<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>ADDYSTON, OHIO<em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>\n\t<p><em>&#8220;When I am being attacked by the enemy, I turn on STAR and my favorite songs always seem to be next in queue! I laugh and thank God for His timing!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<em><strong>Emily<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>LIBERTY TWP, OHIO<em><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>\n\t<p><em>&#8220;Listening to your station has changed my life. Every time I have something on my mind, the perfect song comes on to encourage me. God definitely speaks through you!!! God bless you all!&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<em><strong>Robin<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/em>CINCINNATI, OHIO\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/wakw.allyrafundraising.com\/campaigns\/14948-star-93-3-md\/contribute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmake an impact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<p><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n[1] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gallup.com\/analytics\/509675\/state-of-social-connections.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GALLUP.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [2] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HHS.GOV<\/a><br \/>\n[3] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.census.gov\/data\/tables\/2022\/demo\/families\/cps-2022.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CENSUS<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [4] <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nchs\/pressroom\/sosmap\/suicide-mortality\/suicide.htm#print\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDC.<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your partnership makes all the difference Your generosity can bring hope and connection to those who need it most. make an impact Learn more about ways to give Hopelessness \u2022&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7571","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-08-22 10:46:11","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7571","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7571"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7571\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":175437,"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7571\/revisions\/175437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star933\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7571"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}