Author Archives: Northern Star

Northern Star staff and board of directors agreed that with the uncertainties that the first 2 months of Covid-19 brought, that it would be in the program’s best interest to relinquish the lease on Carpenter Lane’s 4-house campus. With Georgia being under a state of emergency, DFCS ceased field visits; this meant that the stateContinue reading “2020…an uncertain year? Northern Star knows where it wants to go!”

From no AC to all new central air throughout!! Thank you so much to Linder Heating and Air Conditioning for all the time and dedication donated to equip one of the Northern Star houses with air conditioning.  Countless hours spent on searching for the best equipment deals, running all the new lines and installing the newContinue reading “Keeping Northern Star Cool”

So much time, dedication and energy was spent to ensure Northern Star’s spring yard sale was a huge success…and that it was! Thank you to Vicki Jarrett, Annette Bassett, Beverly Bond, Susan Lancaster, Ms. Judy, Ms. Gail, Laura Bowers, all the donors, shoppers and everyone else who contributed to set up and take down ofContinue reading “Spring Yard Sale Success”

University of North Georgia…where do I start?? So many organizations have dedicated time, donations, décor, labor and support throughout the past year to get Northern Star ready to open it’s doors. It all started with several volunteers from various fraternities and sororities at Side-by-Side 2016.  Many groups and/or individuals have come back to help workContinue reading “University of North Georgia gives back”

Local Daycare, Dahlonega Country Day, staff, parents and children had a great time supporting Northern Star during the month of February.  All classes participated in a competition to see which class could collect the most change to help Northern Star make a “change” in the lives of young ladies aging out of foster care.  WeContinue reading “Dahlonega Country Day makes a “change””

Northern Star has become great friends with Lumpkin County’s fairly new organization Life Teen Hidden Lake.  The interns, leaders and participants have come at different times throughout the past year to help with various projects on the property starting with a huge workday last March.  The hearts of these young interns are amazing; after servingContinue reading “Life Teen Hidden Lake Volunteers”

Mr. West from West Carpet and Flooring came to visit Northern Star’s campus early this year.  He paid attention to the condition of the original hardwood flooring in the first house on campus.  That house had been smoked in for decades and the floor had been well worn and scratched.  Mr. West contacted Northern StarContinue reading “Refinished Floors!”

Some of our favorite donations are the one of a kind, personal, thoughtful and snuggly gifts.  Thank you to Ms. Kay and Ms. Ruth for making each of our first 12 young ladies fleece blankets.  They are beautiful and I am sure they will be well used and loved.  Northern Star staff cannot wait forContinue reading “Beautiful Blankets”

SunTrust bank managers chose Northern Star as their community service day project.  Managers from all over the region traveled to Dahlonega to come help get the inside and outside of the houses painted.  We were thankful for a beautiful December day to get so much accomplished.  What an amazing group of ladies and gentlemen; greatContinue reading “SunTrust Bank Manager Service Day”

Spend your Labor day giving back in a meaningful way! Northern Star, Inc. is currently renovating 4 houses on our first campus in order for young ladies aging out of foster care to participate in the Independent Living Program. Dahlonega Baptist Church is hosting a summer missions opportunity September 4th-7th to help Northern Star wrap upContinue reading “Summer Missions: September 4th – 7th Sign up today!”