True Star 100 is a special circle of our most committed supporters — the first 100 people pledging $50 or more each month to power True Star’s mission of helping young people find their voice, build confidence, and turn creativity into opportunity.

What your monthly pledge makes possible:

• $50/month ($600/year) sponsors one young storyteller in our 10-week after-school program

• $100/month ($1,200/year) sponsors one emerging creator in our summer Digital Media Institute

• $250/month ($3,000/year) sponsors one youth creative in our year-round media training program

• $500/month ($6,000/year) sponsors one young leader in our six-month creative fellowship

Member Benefits

• Recognition on the True Star 100 Donor Banner at all signature events

• One general-admission ticket to the annual True Star Rising Fundraiser

• Name acknowledgment in the Annual Impact Report and digital features

• Exclusive True Star 100 T-shirt and badge

• Early invitations to special events and youth showcases

Join the True Star 100 and invest in the future of Chicago’s creative youth!