We are in the last two days of this Facebook Fundraiser for Starry Night Prom 2018 which started on #GivingTuesday! You wonderful supporters kicked us off right and we are currently at $889. That is awesome. So, it just dawned on that I never did post the history of Starry Night Prom. My apologies. It's…
A Starry Night Setback
I was saddened just now to read on our Starry Night Prom fundraiser page the following message from #GivingTuesday: " #GivingTuesday Match Report On Nov 28, we raised $45 million for causes around the world. Unfortunately, your fundraiser didn't receive a match this year, but from all of us at Facebook, thank you for being…
Starry Night Prom 2018 Is STILL Accepting Donations via Facebook
Are you upset that you missed the #GivingTuesday donation day for Starry Night Prom? Don't be! Our Facebook Fundraiser is still open and will remain open through December 5, 2017. While the matching of donations is no longer available, you can still donate by clicking on THIS LINK RIGHT HERE to donate via the Network…
Set Your Alarms for 8 O’Clock Tuesday Morning, Y’all
We are so excited! Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. We are so stoked to be participating in the fundraising again this year. You know what is so cool about giving on the 28th of November, though? Facebook AND the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will be matching all nonprofits donations after 8 a.m. on Tuesday, 28 November…
Starry Night Prom 2018 Fundraiser Kickoff!
Starry Night Prom is about to kick off its 2018 Fundraising efforts by participating in the #GivingTuesday fundraiser. We have updated our own fundraiser on the YouCaring website and we've set up our #GivingTuesday fundraiser on Facebook. And guess what! Once again, Facebook is waiving their usual fees for all donations made from 12:00am EST…
The Little Prom That Could
So, WOW! The amazing response to our last plea for donations has just been incredible. YOU are incredible. The fact that you are reading these updates and posts and sharing them is incredible. And OH so incredibly appreciated. THIS is what has happened in the last 24 hours: We jumped from nearing half our goal…
STARRY NIGHT PROM 2017
This kid right here? He's having a blast, dancing his heart out at the Starry Night Prom last year. 2017 will mark our TENTH ANNUAL STARRY NIGHT PROM! Can you believe we've been doing this for an entire decade? We decided to celebrate that fact by throwing an even better prom this year than we…
Starry Night Prom Fundraiser in Progress
So, what's it been? About 12 minutes since I wrote about Starry Night Prom? I can't help it. These kids are so stinkin' precious and seeing them celebrating their prom in a safe and accepting environment is just a truly moving experience. We are currently in the middle of a Facebook fundraising drive. What's awesome…
Kroger Plus Card Swipes for Starry Night Prom
Are you one of those people who truly LOVES inspirational stories and programs and organizations that want to help all of the people with all of the things but you just don't want to buy anymore cookie dough or wrapping paper or write anymore checks?! Yeah. I'm one of those, too. So how can you…