STARS mentors, mentee, board of directors and volunteers visit the State Capitol earlier this month. Provided

Daniel Clark, a mentee with the STARS program, made an impact at his first legislative visit with Rep. Peggy Bennett to advocate for the need to support our young people. He said he felt valued and empowered to make the trip with other mentors, the STARS board of directors and volunteers through guidance from his mentor and skills-building activities the STARS program has provided to help encourage young people like him to engage with the community. Provided