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211 Anthem</h1> </div> </div> </section> <div data-img-position="right" class="image-50-50"> <div class="image-50-50-inner"> <div class="image-50-50-image"> <div class="image-50-50-image-container"> <picture> <source width="700" height="500" srcset="/sites/default/files/styles/700x500_webp/public/2022-05/Alexander_Star_floral4%20%281%29.jpg.webp?itok=kFIMdaBI" type="image/webp" loading="lazy"> <img loading="lazy" src="/sites/default/files/styles/700x500/public/2022-05/Alexander_Star_floral4%20%281%29.jpg?h=18c3f876&itok=7sqKUMrl" width="700" height="500" alt="A Star" /> </picture> </div> </div> <div class="image-50-50-text"> <h2 class="h2 -accent"> Alexander Star </h2> <div class="wysiwyg-content"> <p>Alexander Star is an Emmy-nominated recording artist, known for using songwriting to spark positive social impact. Having penned campaign anthems for MSC Cruises, Super Bowl LIV, Xtreme Action Park, Montessori Model United Nations and Feeding South Florida - Star has become a leader in aligning empowering lyrics with notable causes. </p> <p>Alexander Star has spent nearly a decade using the art of songwriting to help teens in foster care build self-confidence and express their stories. He recently collaborated with teens served by HANDY, Inc. to create 'Library of Us,' an original album outlining the many challenges faced by kids in the system. Rather than following trends, Star writes songs with as much intention to uplift and inspire as he does to entertain and impress.</p> <p>Now, in collaboration with 211 Broward, Alexander Star has created a new anthem entitled "Just One Firefly." The song is dedicated to highlighting the many ways that 211 is a guiding light for so many people in need <strong>"When it's bright outside, a shadow can't do much to block your vision. But when it's pitch black, even the tiniest hint of light can cut through the darkness to help you see. The power of light is so much greater than dark; and like a firefly on a dark road, sometimes all we need is that tiny glow to get us where we need to go."</strong> - A. Star</p> <p>Check out the lyrics video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4F9ioFToJs">here</a>!</p> </div> <div class="image-50-50-cta"> <a href="https://211-broward.org/just-one-firefly" class="btn">Just One Firefly Day is May 17th!</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </main> <footer id="block-211sitefooter" class="site-footer"> <div class="site-footer-top"> <div class="site-footer-top-inner"> <div class="site-footer-logo"> <a href="#"><img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/logo-footer_2024.svg" style="width: 171px; height: 77px" alt=""></a> </div> <nav class="site-footer-nav" aria-label="Footer Navigation"> <ul class="site-footer-nav-links"> <li> <a href="/homepage" data-active="false" >Get Help</a> </li> <li> <a href="/partner-us" data-active="false" >Partner with Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us" data-active="false" >About Us</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://support.unitedway.org/page/211" data-active="false" >Donate</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://211toolkit.unitedway.org/" data-active="false" >#Team211 Toolkit</a> </li> </ul> <ul class="site-footer-nav-buttons"> <li> <a href="tel:211" data-active="false" class="btn -call" >Call 211</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer-main-links"> <div class="site-footer-side-links"> <div class="site-footer-side-links-title">I need help...</div> <nav class="site-footer-side-links-nav" aria-label="I Need Help With Navigation"> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/i-need-help-paying-my-bills" data-active="false" >paying my bills</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/caregiver-resources" data-active="false" >caregiver resources</a> </li> <li> <a href="/about-us/your-local-211" data-active="false" >contacting a local 211</a> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> <div class="site-footer-links"> <nav class="site-footer-links-nav" aria-label="Footer Links Navigation"> <ul> <li> <h5>Crisis & Emergency</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/disaster-recovery" data-active="false" >Disaster Recovery</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <h5>Housing</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/housing-expenses" data-active="false" >Housing Expenses</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/utilities-expenses" data-active="false" >Utilities Expenses</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <h5>Food</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/food-programs-food-benefits" data-active="false" >Food Programs & Benefits</a> </li> </ul> </li> <li> <h5>Health</h5> <ul> <li> <a href="/get-help/healthcare-expenses" data-active="false" >Healthcare Expenses</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/mental-health" data-active="false" >Mental Health</a> </li> <li> <a href="/get-help/substance-use" data-active="false" >Substance Use</a> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </nav> </div> </div> <div class="site-footer-bottom"> <div class="site-footer-bottom-left"> <a href="https://www.thehartford.com/" target="_blank"> <img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/logo-hartford.png" alt="The Hartford Logo"> </a> <p>Financial support for the 211.org website provided by <a href="https://www.thehartford.com/" target="_blank">The Hartford</a></p> </div> <div class="site-footer-bottom-right"> <a href="https://www.unitedway.org/" target="_blank"> <img src="/themes/custom/uw211/assets/images/UnitedWay_logo_2024.svg" alt="United Way Logo" class="uw-logo" width="140"> </a> <p>© Copyright 2025 United Way Worldwide. 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