OUR SITUATION
As we moved into the second quarter of our fiscal year, we were encouraged to see momentum begin to build, especially as we approached the year-end giving season. October through December brought signs of renewed generosity from our partners, reminding us once again how faithful this community is to the mission of STAR 99.1.
While donor support gained momentum during the final months of the year, the commercial side of our ministry has continued to reflect broader market conditions. Many advertisers are navigating longer planning cycles and delayed decisions, creating a timing gap that we are actively managing.
As we close the calendar year and look toward the second half of FY25/26, we are deeply thankful for your willingness to stand with us during a season that continues to require faith, focus, and perseverance.
OUR APPROACH
Because of your faithful support, our mission to encourage people into a growing relationship with Jesus through media continues without interruption. Throughout Q2, STAR 99.1 reached listeners through on-air programming, our mobile app, online streaming, The Jesus Table, and meaningful engagement through our prayer wall and digital content.
During the holiday season especially, many listeners turned to STAR for comfort, peace, and reminders of God’s presence in the midst of busy and sometimes difficult circumstances. Your partnership ensured that hope was always just a click or a turn of the dial away.
As we reflect on this quarter, we are reminded that ministry impact is not measured only in numbers, but in lives touched and hearts encouraged. Here is one story that captures that impact:
“With all the negative in the world, STAR 99.1 is my safe haven; a place to find peace,
rejuvenate, to be inspired to spread love, not hate!
All of this I find in the music played. I pray you’ll always be here for all of us!”
– Maureen from Holmdel, NJ
OUR RESPONSE
Since 1931, STAR 99.1/WAWZ has served as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, committed to sharing the life-changing message of Jesus. As we move deeper into this fiscal year, we remain focused on rebuilding momentum and closing remaining financial gaps while never losing sight of why we do what we do.
Your partnership is more than appreciated. It is essential. Every gift helps ensure that the message of hope, faith, and encouragement remains available to listeners across our region, 24 hours a day.
We invite you to continue your partnership with us and, if you are able, to consider increasing your support. Your generosity during this season helps stabilize the ministry, strengthen our outreach, and prepare us for the months ahead.
Together, we continue to meet the critical need of inspiring all who turn to us with the hope of Jesus in every season.
Blessings,
STAR 99.1/WAWZ is a service of Pillar Ministries, a 501(c)(3) organization. All donations are tax-deductible.
STAR 99.1 gratefully accepts gifts by will or bequest.