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Larysa’s Story

Finding Family at Daystar When Larysa’s husband passed away six years ago, her world turned upside down. He had been the primary provider for their family, and his loss left Larysa not only in deep grief but also alone and struggling to manage her finances. Originally from another country, Larysa had no other family nearby …

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Cómo el voluntariado puede ayudarle a vivir más – Los beneficios ocultos de la solidaridad

En un mundo en el que el ritmo de vida a menudo parece implacable y las presiones cotidianas nos agobian, el concepto de retribución puede parecer un lujo más que una necesidad práctica. Sin embargo, cada vez hay más pruebas de que el voluntariado en organizaciones sin ánimo de lucro como Daystar Life Center no …

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How Volunteering Can Help You Live Longer – The Hidden Benefits of Giving Back

In a world where the pace of life often seems relentless and everyday pressures weigh heavily on us, the concept of giving back might seem like a luxury rather than a practical necessity. However, growing evidence suggests that volunteering at nonprofit organizations like Daystar Life Center not only enriches the lives of others, but can …

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Be Prepared for Severe Weather: A Guide for Florida Residents

By Shelley Klahs Severe weather can strike anywhere in the United States, often with little warning. In Florida, this means being prepared for hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 1. Knowing how to act when a hurricane is approaching is crucial for your safety. This guide outlines essential steps for creating an …

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Cómo mantener el ánimo cuando las finanzas no le acompañan

Las dificultades financieras pueden ser una experiencia abrumadora y desalentadora. Tanto si se deben a la pérdida del empleo, a gastos médicos imprevistos o a una recesión económica general, el estrés financiero puede afectar seriamente a la salud mental y al bienestar general. Sin embargo, si mantiene el ánimo alto durante estos tiempos difíciles, puede …

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How to Keep Your Spirits Up When You’re Feeling Down About Finances

Financial hardship can be an overwhelming and daunting experience. Whether it arises from job loss, unexpected medical expenses, or general economic downturns, financial stress can take a real toll on your mental health and overall well-being. However, by intentionally keeping your spirits up during these challenging times, you can protect your emotional health as well …

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El impacto y los beneficios de donar a una organización benéfica registrada

Las donaciones a organizaciones benéficas registradas no sólo apoyan las causas que le preocupan, sino que también ofrecen importantes ventajas fiscales. Entender estas ventajas y cómo aprovecharlas al máximo puede hacer que sus contribuciones benéficas tengan un mayor impacto y, al mismo tiempo, le proporcionen ventajas financieras. Deducciones fiscales por cotizaciones Lo más importante es …

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The Impact and Benefits of Donating to a Registered Charity

Donating to registered charities not only supports causes you care about, but also offers significant tax benefits. Understanding these benefits and how to maximize them can make your charitable contributions more impactful while providing financial advantages for you. Understanding Tax Deductions for Contributions The most important thing is to make sure you are supporting Qualified …

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Meet Ms. Rachel

Ms. Rachel lives in St. Pete with her two grandchildren. She has been raising her grandchildren alone for the past seven years. She discovered Daystar and began coming to our healthy food pantry four years ago. Every month, she struggles to make ends meet due to being on a fixed income. She is receiving social …

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Water Safety Tips

By Shelley Klahs Living in Florida offers year-round exposure to water, from natural sources like ponds, rivers, lakes, and oceans to everyday items around the home. Household risks include buckets, wells, cisterns, septic tanks, hot tubs, pools, landscape ponds, bathtubs, sinks, fish tanks, and toilets. Even one inch of water can be dangerous for babies. …

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Our Privacy Promise to You

Daystar Life Center is funded primarily by donations from individuals, businesses, churches and civic groups in the community.  We could not help our neighbors in need without your financial support.  You have a right to know that we will not trade, share, or sell a donor’s personal information with anyone else,  nor send donor mailings on behalf of other organizations.  This policy applies to online and offline donations.

If you provide us with your physical address, email address, or phone number, this information is confidential within our organization.

Online donations made on this website are processed by SafeSave™ using their secure servers; we do not receive your credit card information.  If you provide us with your credit card information in order to make a donation, we will shred it immediately after the transaction is processed.

Information about your donation is handled with respect and confidentiality.  Your donations will be used for the purposes for which they were given.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement : This institution is an equal opportunity provider.  Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

CONSUMER SERVICES REGISTRATION NUMBER FOR DAYSTAR LIFE CENTER IS CH17465. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA OR ACCESSING THE WEBSITE CSAPP.FDACS.GOV/CSPUBLICAPP/CHECKACHARITY/CHECKACHARITY.ASPX.

REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.

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