{"id":214,"date":"2026-01-27T09:40:51","date_gmt":"2026-01-27T09:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star991\/philanthropy\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:30:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T13:30:47","slug":"philanthropy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/upliftingstar.com\/star991\/philanthropy\/","title":{"rendered":"Philanthropy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

Your partnership
\nmakes all the difference<\/h1>\n\t

Your generosity can bring hope and connection to those who need it most.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmake an impact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Learn more about ways to give:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\tHopelessness \u2022 Loneliness \u2022 Isolation\t<\/h2>\n\t

These struggles are rampant in our community, and the sense of social connection is only declining.<\/p>\n

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Over half of US adults report feeling lonely<\/strong> [1]<\/p>\n

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Among young adults, time spent with friends has decreased by 70% over the last two decades <\/strong>[2]<\/p>\n

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29% of households are single-person, up from 13% in 1960. <\/strong>[3]<\/p>\n\t

These feelings of hopelessness and loneliness have devastating consequences:<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the year 2022 alone, 1765 people tragically committed suicide in the state of New York. [4]<\/p>\n

Your generosity can bring hope and connection to those who need it most.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconnect with our team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

Your commitment to STAR provides:<\/h2>\n
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HOPE<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAR’s music and message uplift and encourage listeners every single day.<\/p>\n

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COMMUNITY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Through local events, the prayer wall, social media, and interactions with our staff,\u00a0 listeners find a sense of connection and belonging.<\/p>\n

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GROWTH<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAR encourages people into a growing relationship with Jesus through media.<\/p>\n\t

Your generosity can bring hope and connection to those who need it most.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tpartner with star\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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 <\/p>\n

Bringing hope beyond the walls of the church<\/h2>\n

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

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\n\t\t\tMaximize your investment\t<\/h2>\n
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God uses STAR to change lives:<\/strong><\/p>\nYour support
\nenables us to reach
\nhundreds of thousands
\nof people
\nacross our
\nlistening area.\n

\n\t\t\t\t\"App-lead-page-Woman-99-landscape-2c7847f638db8fc8cbeb1f43950d39fb-qu0pd3hwxbos\"\n\t<\/figure>\n\tGoing further
\nwith digital:<\/strong>\nSTAR’s message
\nreaches thousands more
\nvia our streaming
\nand
\nonline platforms.\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"Family\n\t<\/figure>\n\tThe Bright Future
\nof Radio<\/strong>\nOur research shows that 86% of the population spends time with radio every week.
\nCompared to satellite radio
\nand podcasting,
\nradio continues to thrive<\/strong>.\n
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STAR is a careful steward of your investment<\/strong><\/p>\n

STAR’s ministry is the message we share to uplift and encourage listeners. Your gift makes that outreach possible.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconnect with our team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

WAYS TO GIVE<\/h2>\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"giving\n\t<\/figure>\n\tLEGACY GIVING
\n<\/strong>Create a lasting impact by including STAR 99.1 in your will or estate plan. Your thoughtful planning<\/a> can make a significant difference in spreading hope and inspiration to our community. \n\t\t\t

I give and devise to STAR 99.1 FM (Tax ID #23-7075340), located in Zarephath, NJ, all (or state a percentage) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal, to be used for its general support (or for the support of a specific fund or program).<\/em><\/p>\n

WAWZ Radio\u00a0
PO Box 9058<\/b>\u00a0
Zarephath, NJ 08890<\/b><\/p>\n

Pillar Ministries, Inc. DBA STAR 99.1 FM<\/strong>, EIN 23-7075340<\/p>\n\tSample Will Language\n

\n\t\t\t\t\"giving\n\t<\/figure>\n\tSTOCK DONATIONS
\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. Click here<\/a> for more information.\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"giving\n\t<\/figure>\n\tDONOR ADVISED FUNDS
\n<\/strong>Recommend a grant to STAR 99.1 from your DAF and contribute to our mission of delivering encouraging music and messages. It’s a flexible and tax-efficient way to support the causes that matter to you.\n
\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"giving\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/figure>\n\tCORPORATE MATCHING FUNDS
\n<\/strong>Many employers offer matching gift programs that can double or even triple your contribution to STAR 99.1. 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? Click here<\/a> for more information.\u00a0\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"giving\n\t<\/figure>\n\tSHARE A-DAY
\n<\/strong>Dedicate a day to honor a loved one, celebrate a milestone, or simply share joy with others. Your sponsorship helps us continue broadcasting uplifting content while marking your special occasion in a meaningful way.\n
\n\t\t\t\t\"giving\n\t<\/figure>\n\tCHALLENGE FUND
\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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tleave your legacy\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tMEET THE TEAM\t<\/h2>\n
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HEIDI SOSA-GONZALEZ<\/h3>\nPhilanthropy
\nCoordinator\n
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Claudia Guardado-Wittel<\/h3>\nDirector of Philanthropy
\n& Advancement\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tconnect with our team\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

STAR’s Impact<\/h2>\n

What our listeners have to say about their experience with STAR:<\/b><\/p>\n\t

“STAR 99.1 is always on when I am in my car and on my phone when I am not driving and can listen. I listen whenever I can. It’s amazing how the songs that are played are always at the right moment in time when needed. It’s a blessing! The staff is amazing! I also love the inspirational stories.”<\/em><\/p>\nHeidi
\n<\/strong><\/em>MONROE, NJ\n\t

“It brings joy to my life. There are times I’m just running through life and STAR 99.1 regrounds me and helps me to refocus on what’s really important and that’s my relationship with Christ and everything else is second. It gets me to then connect with my Father God and His inner peace and love just radiates within me. Everything will be alright!”<\/em><\/p>\nMildred
\n<\/strong><\/em>TRENTON, NJ\n\n\t

“When I hear your songs on the radio, I am reminded that the Lord sees me and he loves me. It may not feel like I matter to others in my life, but I know I matter to the Lord. It’s like he’s in the car with me or speaking to me with every song. I am encouraged to hold onto his hand. Thank you!”\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\nCherice
\n<\/strong><\/em>RAHWAY, NJ\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmake an impact\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t

SOURCES:<\/strong><\/p>\n[1] GALLUP.<\/a>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [2] HHS.GOV<\/a>
\n[3] CENSUS<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 [4] CDC.<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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