Monthly Archives: December 2014

Star Island Corporation

Star Island Office Closed for Holidays

Star Island’s mainland offices will be closed for the holiday season starting Wednesday, December 24, 2014 and going through Thursday, January 1, 2015. While the office is closed, staff will be collecting the mail so that end of year donations may be collected and deposited. We also encourage people to donate online to ensure your… Read more >

Events

Veteran’s Raffle Winner Announced

On Monday, December 15, Star Island drew a winning name from over 110 entries for a free week-long stay on Star Island during the 2015 summer. The winner, Thomas McNaugher of McLean, VA, is an Army veteran who served in Vietnam and the first Gulf War. “Star Island offers this modest gesture to express our… Read more >

Fundraising

Be Part of the 2014 Annual Fund

December is the perfect time to make that year-end gift to Star Island because it’s the last chance you’ll have to be part of the 2014 Annual Fund! So, take a moment right now and give by clicking here and be part of the community that makes Star Island so uniquely special – a community… Read more >

Star Island Corporation

Star Island Holiday Gift Guide Released

Last year we scoured the Isles of Shoals for a selection of the perfect holiday gifts, and compiled them in a unique online catalog replete with ideas for everyone on your shopping list. This year, we’ve done the same. Introducing the 2014 Star Island Holiday Gift Guide. You may have thought we couldn’t do it… Read more >

Star Island Corporation

Star Island Gift Certificates Available

‘Tis the season to get all flustered by wrapping gifts and matching tissue paper to gift bags. Such a pain, right? Problem solved. ‘Tis the gift of Star Island. But how are you going to give the gift of Star Island. Simple: a gift certificate. Purchase a Star Island Gift Certificate There’s no need to… Read more >

Fundraising

Our #GivingTuesday Posts

We greatly enjoyed participating in #GivingTuesday, and the response we received is empowering. The amount you gave increased and the number of people giving also increased over last year. We’re already planning for 2015. Of particular note this year were the posts we shared on Facebook and Twitter of some of our Shoalers. These Shoalers… Read more >

Fundraising

What Your Support Has Provided

The generosity that makes Star Island thrive saw many milestones in 2014. Here’s a list of projects and accomplishments made possible by donations of time and money over this past year: The biggest operating gain in the history of the organization A grant from the Samuel P. Hunt Foundation supporting the restoration and re-dedication of… Read more >

Fundraising

Support Star Island on #GivingTuesday

For the second year in a row, Star Island is a proud partner in #GivingTuesday. This day highlights the importance of giving back, and giving to organizations that are meaningful to you. Star Island, like many other non-profits, relies on donations to continue its mission. Our recent solar array installation and other sustainability efforts are… Read more >