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A Styrofoam Cooler that Changed the Lives of an Entire Family

A Styrofoam Cooler that Changed the Lives of an Entire Family

by Lexie Stallings | May 19, 2020 | Becky Douglas, Colony Development, Leprosy

On a recent phone call with Padma Venkataraman, she mentioned that she had a surprise photo for me. She told me I probably wouldn’t believe she had taken it this week. She sent the following photo, and she was right—I could hardly believe it.   Sixteen years ago,...
Relief Work in India During the Time of Coronavirus

Relief Work in India During the Time of Coronavirus

by Lexie Stallings | Apr 6, 2020 | Colony Development, Leprosy, Medical

In India, the number one way most families get basic groceries and supplies is by making a daily trip to the nearest village market instead of a grocery store. That custom has been interrupted by the Coronavirus as it continues to limit accessibility to food and other...
The Greatest Poverty has Nothing to do with Money

The Greatest Poverty has Nothing to do with Money

by Rising Star Outreach | May 1, 2017 | Colony Development, Meridian Magazine

My friend, Padma, entered a home in a leprosy colony in Southern India. It was poorly lit but Padma could make out a lumpy shape in the corner. Intrigued, Padma looked closer and noticed that there were feet visible under the cloth. Could this be a hunched woman...

#ThrowbackThursday Session 4 with Lon Young

by Rising Star Outreach | Oct 2, 2014 | Colony Development, Testimonial, Volunteer

We decided to take this #TBT to look back on session 4 with Lon Young and the Community Outreach rotation. Lon’s story goes straight to the heart, and we thought you’d love it as much as we did. We’re hot and sweaty, and we haven’t even...

Throwback Thursday: Bianca Merkley’s Grateful

by Rising Star Outreach | Aug 7, 2014 | Colony Development, Medical, patients, Video, Volunteer

This Throwback Thursday we are featuring a favorite of Rising Star.  This video was compiled by Ember Hobi a volunteer of Rising Star Outreach.  You might recognize her from when her family took the challenge and Lived Below the Line (less than $1.50 of food...

Rising Star Outreach: My Reason with Klorisa Jolley

by Rising Star Outreach | Jul 31, 2014 | Colony Development, service, Staff, Testimonial, Volunteer

I’ve always felt that it is important for people to know that they can change the world. I think everyone deserves to know that they have the ability to be and become the individual they want to be.  Rising Star Outreach encompasses that. The organization...
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✨Provo Office Team Feature ✨ Meet Brett! He is ✨Provo Office Team Feature ✨ Meet Brett! He is our Director of Operations. ⁠ ⁠ --What do you love about working at Rising Star Outreach?⁠ The mission of RSO is absolutely fantastic. RSO changes the lives of those that we serve, but also changes those that serve. I know because I’m one of them. ⁠ ⁠ --What are your top 5 favorite books?⁠ 1. Success Mindsets 2. Tiny Habits 3. The Wright Brothers 4. Influence 5. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success⁠ ⁠ --What is your wish for Rising Star Outreach?⁠ Reach more and more people, but with the same heart and personal touch. Abolish leprosy and the stigma associated with it. Heal and educate those in need.
Decide to make the kind of difference in the world Decide to make the kind of difference in the world that changes lives for the better by acting with compassion, empathy, and love. Make that decision every single day.⁠ ⁠ Comment below and tell us about a time that someone made a positive, lasting impact in your life!⁠
Our hearts are full of gratitude as we share that Our hearts are full of gratitude as we share that all Rising Star Outreach of India staff, students, and families we serve in Bihar and Tamil Nadu are safe. Cyclone Amphan hit India earlier this week and while the winds slowed when it hit land, the cyclone was still devastating for coastal communities. Rising Star Outreach supporters have reached out to us out of concern for the people we all care so dearly about in India. We are relieved that we have been able to share that those individuals and families are safe but our hearts and prayers go out to everyone who has experienced loss as a result of this storm.
“Seeing this picture literally brought tears to “Seeing this picture literally brought tears to my eyes. It brought back mental pictures of that village that had suffered so terribly during the tsunami….Their village had been leveled, nearly every home completely destroyed. In the ensuing despair, and in the midst of complete, devastating destruction they had almost given up, but were encouraged by our coming. We brought hope and a means to support themselves….I don’t believe I’ve ever spent $6.50 that has been more satisfying!” 🌟⁠ ⁠ Nobody expected that an inexpensive styrofoam cooler would continue to better the lives of a family 16 years after the initial disaster struck! Read the full story that was shared by our President and Founder, Becky Douglas on the blog. Link in bio! ⁠
"From his boundless energy, it’s hard to guess t "From his boundless energy, it’s hard to guess that Jayaraj is nearly 70 years old. He is the consummate entertainer and as I walk up to him, I hear his unmistakable tenor voice enthusiastically singing, “My name is Jayaraaaaaaj” in greeting.⁠ ⁠ Like most people in the leprosy colonies, Jayaraj has had a challenging life. He worked as an accountant for a cruise line company until he was diagnosed with leprosy at the age of 20, at which point he was asked by the company to leave. After that, he taught Tamil and Math in the government’s home school even though he only has an eighth-grade education level. Jayaraj met his wife, Jayamary, while receiving treatment for leprosy. Shortly after they married, a Catholic priest in Chennai told them about the Mogalvadi colony. Both Jayaraj and Jayamary dealt with a lot of discrimination from the local people and felt it was best to isolate themselves in the colony.⁠ ⁠ I’m not naive enough to believe that he is happy all of the time or even every time I’ve been in his colony, but I think he makes a choice. He chooses to be cheerful and to joke, to dance, and to make music with us, and we love to be with him in return because there’s something perspective-shifting about being in his presence."⁠ ⁠ Story shared by Carrie Scott⁠ ⁠ Find inspiration by reading the Stories of Empowerment under the "Our Impact" tab on the home page of our website! ⁠
Did you know today is International Day of Familie Did you know today is International Day of Families? We can’t think of better people to celebrate! ❤️⁠ ⁠ Mrs. Yasothammal had leprosy and still lives with physical limitations caused by the disease but that hasn’t stopped her from becoming a successful business woman! She is one of our micro-grant recipients and received a loan through our micro-business loans program. She works very hard as a fruit seller and is driven by the love she has for her family. When her son-in-law was not making quite enough money selling samosa to cover the cost of his young daughter’s education, Mrs. Yasothammal stepped in. She applied for and took out a Perpetual Education Grant from Rising Star Outreach to pay for the first half of her granddaughter’s school fees. Her son-in-law was later able to pay the second half of the fees and together, they ensured that the young girl could attend school and have the opportunity to receive an education. Mrs. Yasothammal told Rising Star Outreach, “til I have [no] breath in my body, I will work and provide the maximum help to my grandchildren.”⁠ ⁠ Help us continue to support amazing families so they can thrive and rise above the stigma of leprosy! ⭐ Happy International Day of Families, everyone!! ⁠ ⁠ #FAMILY #MAKINGANIMPACT⁠ #HELPINGWHILEHEALING #RISINGSTAROUTREACH #GLOBALIMPACTFORGOOD #AHANDUP #TOGETHERWERISE #HOPEISRISING #HELPINGWHILEHEALING #BUILDON #SHOUTOUTFORGOOD #BETHECHANGE #SERVICE #SERVINGONEANOTHER #HELPINGOTHERS #SHARETHEGOOD #HELPTHEWORLD #VOLUNTEER #NONPROFIT #HOPEISRISING #HUMANITARIANS #SHAREGOODNESS #DOINGGOODINTHEWORLD #PEOPLEFIRST #MAKEADIFFERNCE #CHANGELIVES #HELPINGOTHERS #NONPROFIT #GIVEBACK #EDUCATION
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