by Lexie Stallings | Mar 13, 2017 | President's Letter
Our National Director, Dr. Susan, was surprised by a visit yesterday from one of our leprosy patients who lives in the Villivaakam Leprosy Colony. Mr. E. Ganesen came to bring a heartfelt thank you note.His colony was the hardest hit during the terrible Monsoon floods...
by Lexie Stallings | Feb 5, 2016 | Advocacy, President's Letter
February President’s LetterThe last few weeks I have had a remarkable first-hand experience observing the real dedication of the Rising Star Outreach campus in India. When Ron and Joyce Hanson originally decided to venture over to India, they thought they might...
by Lexie Stallings | Jan 5, 2016 | Advocacy, President's Letter, service, Step Forward, Volunteer
January 2016 President’s LetterDecember left its mark on Rising Star Outreach… literally! It downed trees, washed out our track, and damaged fences and roads on our campus, while exacting a serious toll on the surrounding area and some of the colonies that...
by Lexie Stallings | Dec 1, 2015 | Education, President's Letter
December 2015 President’s Letter: Historic Opening of Higher Secondary School CelebratedThe word “up”, despite its length and simplicity seems to deliver a powerful message of optimism, improvement, and advancement. At Rising Star Outreach we strive to help...
by Lexie Stallings | Jul 1, 2015 | Advocacy, Medical, Padma Venkataraman, President's Letter, Rising Star Outreach, service, Sharon Thompson
We are pleased to welcome back Becky Douglas, Founder of Rising Star Outreach. She and her husband John have been serving the people of the Dominican Republic for the past three years. Becky is anxious to reconnect with former and new friends and supporters of...
by Lexie Stallings | Nov 6, 2014 | Advocacy, President's Letter, Si Foster
November 2014 NewsletterPaul Zak, a neuroscientist, has demonstrated that acts of kindness are like using a muscle: each act strengthens the capacity for others. Rising Star Outreach continues to be strengthened by the...