World Leprosy Day

World Leprosy Day

Today is World Leprosy Day. Chances are high this isn’t a day you’ve written into your calendar, but we’re going to share why we think it should be and why we know the people affected by this curable disease should be. First, it is important to know that having...

A Taste of India: Tomato curry

In every corner of the world, food brings families together. It transforms strangers into friends, inspires traditions, and heals from the inside out. We have asked our friends in India to share the recipes for some of their favorite dishes. Read on, and you will...
What is GivingTuesday and how can I help?

What is GivingTuesday and how can I help?

Sharing Gratitude, Gifting Hope   After all the hype of shopping around Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, it can be easy to feel a bit disconnected from what life is really all about. Sometimes the best way to show gratitude and the love we have...
A taste of India: Paratha

A taste of India: Paratha

Paratha is a staple food in North India. This recipe comes from the home of Ms. Sounthara Jeyaraj, Rising Star Outreach’s Accounts Assistant in India. She loves cooking and makes a lot of North Indian dishes. The time she spends cooking those dishes helps her...
Driving out the stigma of leprosy

Driving out the stigma of leprosy

Monday mornings are infamous for being slow and dreaded, but the Monday morning of our golf tournament couldn’t have been any more different. Seeing the bright smiles of new friends and the familiar faces of old friends was the perfect start to the day. We are...