Stars That Shine

10/01/2026

🌟 It’s that time of year! 🌟

We’re inviting local businesses who are passionate about making a difference in their community to join us as sponsors of our biggest fundraiser of the year!

This year is extra special as we celebrate 5 incredible years of impact, and we want you to be part of the celebration 🌟

Join Stars That Shine on November 14th from 6:30–10:00 PM at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races as we celebrate five years of empowering and inspiring girls throughout the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia and beyond.

This special evening is a celebration of the sponsors, donors, volunteers, community partners, and supporters who have helped make our work possible.

✨ Hear inspiring impact stories from the girls we serve.
✨ See how your support is making a difference in our local schools.
✨ Celebrate five years of creating opportunities for girls to learn, grow, and shine.

By becoming a sponsor, your business can help Stars That Shine continue providing essential education and empowerment programs for girls across West Virginia.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available at: https://www.starsthatshine.org/annual-gala

08/12/2026

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Ballroom as we celebrate five years of empowering girls across West Virginia and invest in the future we are building together⭐️

The Stars That Shine 2026 Gala is both an Impact Celebration and our signature annual fundraiser. Together, we’ll reflect on the lives that have been transformed through our programs, honor the supporters who have made this work possible, and raise critical funds to ensure even more girls have the opportunity to thrive.

Saturday, November 14th
6:30pm-10pm
The Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Ballroom

As we celebrate five years of impact, we invite you to reach beyond the stars with us. Your presence and generosity will help ensure that girls across West Virginia continue to thrive for years to come.

Sponsor or get tickets today! starsthatshine.org/annual-gala

07/20/2026

The 2026 Girl Empowerment was an amazing and transformative day filled with empowerment, sisterhood, education, and more 💖

We want to sincerely thank every session leader, volunteer, staff member, sponsor, and community member who was apart of this important day.

A very special thank you to our partner and host Blue Ridge Community and Technical College

Thank you to our incredible guest speaker Tragil Wade-Johnson

And, thank you to our 2026 sponsors for making this day possible! ⭐️

⭐️Shards of Light
⭐️Elite Excursions WV
⭐️Kim Himes
⭐️Dawn Newland - State Farm Agent
⭐️Edward Jones Financial Advisor: Tracy Regalia
⭐️Williams Portrait Studio
⭐️Contribution in honor of the Jenkins Family

📸 Michelle Starliper 💖

07/20/2026

07/17/2026

06/22/2026

Thank you to all of the incredible women who set up during our Career Exploration session of the 2026 Girl Empowerment Conference!

Thank you🌟…

Laribel Rodriguez with State Farm Insurance

Shardal Twyman, Director of Victim Services, with the Baltimore Police Department

Cheryl Yates, REALTOR

Elizabeth Williams with Williams Portrait Studio

Olivia Mercer Miss Morgantown

And another very special thank you to Dr. Tragil Wade Johnson ⭐️💖

05/30/2026

Sponsor Spotlight ⭐️

Stars That Shine would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Edward Jones-Tracy Regalia for being a valued sponsor of our 2026 Girl Empowerment Conference! 💖

Tracy’s primary goal is to help individual investors develop an investment strategy geared toward their unique, long-term goals. Whether you are planning for retirement, living in retirement, navigating through different life milestones or just trying to protect the financial future of the loved ones you care for the most, she will work with you to develop personalized strategies to help you achieve your goals.

Because of sponsors like you we are able to continue empowering young girls to grow, lead, and shine confidently in their purpose. 🌟

Thank you for supporting our mission and helping us create an unforgettable experience for the next generation of strong, empowered leaders at the 2026 Girl Empowerment Conference.