Starfish Initiative

We shape academically-promising, high school students facing unearned adversity into college-educated leaders through mentoring and college access programs.

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January is National Mentoring Month—celebrate with Starfish. Discover how easy it is to become a mentor and make a lasting impact. Visit https://t.co/wLqXrSGXRY to get started today!

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What a year!! We are grateful for all of the support we received in 2023 and can’t wait for what’s to come in 2024!

Just an fyi, Starfish offices will be closed Monday, December 25th to January 1st. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Thank you and Happy Holiday!!!

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This past year, we have watched scholars and mentors grow and learn together as our scholars pursue post-secondary opportunities.

Starfish Initiative is grateful for you and your support. We look forward to your continued support in 2024!

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#BetterFAFSA Day 2023 
ICYMI the 2024-25 FAFSA is opening late this year. BUT it will be better than ever, and more students will be eligible for aid.

Learn more about what you need to be prepared ➡️ https://t.co/jmniKWg1Yp #BetterFAFSA

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Happy Friday! We are thankful for the dedication of our donors and volunteers who give their time and treasure to make a difference in the lives of our scholars.

Please consider supporting Starfish Initiative this Thanksgiving season! Link below.

https://t.co/BrFa9EIBee

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FBF to our annual College Fair event! Thank you to everyone who came out to learn more about college, scholarships, planning, and more.

We’d also love to give a special shout out to our supporters of the event, Cliff Bar and Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health at IU!

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We’d like to make a special shout out on this beautiful Friday to Starfish mentor and Board Member, Allison Young! She successfully participated in the CNO Financial Indianapolis Monumental Half Marathon last weekend. #starfishmentorsareincredible #weseeyou #haveagreatweekend

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Meet our President, Crystal Givens, and hear what she has to say about mentorship!

We’d like to thank everyone for their continuous support to Starfish. Whether you’re a mentor, donor, parent, alum, ect. We appreciate you. Have a great weekend everyone!

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Did you know 8.5 million youths around the world do not have supportive, lasting relationships with caring adults? Youth mentoring programs work to decrease that number.
Visit our website today!
https://t.co/0MNUhRcqdt

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Ever been to an Indiana Fever basketball game? This Sunday the Fever are going up against the Minnesota Lynx at Gainbridge Fieldhouse! Go check the ladies out and get some of that great stadium food.
#ExploretheCity

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Happy Friday! We’d like to send out a great big thank you to everyone who supports Starfish!

Head over to our website to see our annual report for 2023.
https://t.co/BhpVdwJPqO

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It’s finally here!!
The Indiana State Fair is a staple here in our city where you can have fun, go to concerts, eat incredible food, and so much more! Check out their website for more details & tickets. See you there 😉

July 26, 2023 - August 20, 2023

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Life tip: Pay it forward in ways other people gave back to you. You never know who’s in that same position. Have a great weekend!

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🎥 Weatherhouse Company

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Happy Friday! Here’s a gentle reminder that you can do whatever you put your mind to. Have a great weekend!

🎥 Weatherhouse Co.

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Scholar Shout Out!! 🏆

Congratulations to Eli on receiving a scholarship from the Darden Group! Ball State will be lucky to have you this fall.

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📣 Special Shout Out!!
We’d like to congratulate Ellestancia Holmes on her graduation from the Public Allies program! Elle’s service with us has ended and we wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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We have officially kicked off orientation season here at Starfish! Welcome to the new Starfish Scholars and their families.

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Want to get outside? Next Wednesday is the 10th annual Monumental Yoga! On June 21st, Indy Yoga Movement is inviting new and advanced yogis to practice on monument circle, downtown Indianapolis, from 4-9pm. Find more info at their eventbrite page!

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We’d love to shout one more congratulations to the Class of 2023! We enjoyed celebrating with you at our senior celebration. Also we’d like to thank our sponsors again for helping make that unforgettable evening happen!

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We couldn’t end out the week before acknowledging our incredible sponsors for our upcoming Senior Night! Thank you for your generosity and consistent support.