-Up Rising Stars Inc. a family run, 501c3 non- profit organization (Tax ID: 45-3358664) operated by Danielle Worth, Darcell Johnson, and Keiana Worth. This organization was founded in September, 2011 to give back to the community, to be able to assist students achieve their dreams. As a family we believe that everyone is a rising star. Up Rising Stars Inc. gives out scholarships to deserving high school students that plan on attending college. Since 2011 we have given out 15 scholarships totaling approximately $13,750 and we have received 500 applications from all 21 counties in New Jersey & from the boroughs of Harlem and the Bronx. We want our youth to know that we care and are willing to provide resources so their dreams can become a reality.
The name of our scholarship is called "The Phillip Dorsey Scholarship Award" and it is in loving memory of Phillip Dorsey, (April 29, 1951- January 22, 2003) who was Keiana Worth's father and Danielle Worth's step-father. Phillip Dorsey was a man who cared about people and helping others and particularly our youth. Anyone that knew him loved his commitment to helping someone in need. We are happy to carry on his legacy by helping individuals achieve their dreams as they pursue a higher education by attending college.
Awards & Achievements - View our Media Center to see the links.
2019- New Jersey Best in Business Award for Non- Profit
2018- Featured interview with host Larry Hardesty from ESPN Sports & Beyond
2018- Community Announcement on the Steve Harvey Morning Show
2018- Interviewed by Dr. Bob Lee from WBLS for on Bronx Net Community TV
2017- Featured article in Black Enterprise
2017- Featured interview on Here & Now with Sandra Bookman form ABC
2017- Radio interview with WBLS Media Personality Deja Vu
2016- News 12 Spotlight with Della Crews
2016 - Interviewed by Della Crews Anchor for News 12 New Jersey
2016 - Received Letter of Recognition from Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor of the City of Elizabeth
2016 - News 12 Viewer of the Day
2016 - Featured in the Torch Magazine on page 11
2015 - Featured Business Spotlight - Presented by Sisters United Enterprise (SUE)
2015 - Interviewed with Tony Hinton from One More One Less Radio Show -WOLB Talk Radio 1010AM
2014 - Interviewed with The Jeff Foxx Radio Show- WBLS
2014 - Featured in The Harlem Times - Edition: August 15, 2014 Page 35 &36
2013 - Community Impact: "Business of the Year Award" Recipient -Vashti School of Future Leaders
2013 - Interviewed for the Successful Women's Book of New Jersey Volume I - OMG Photography
2012 - Featured Business - Edition: April 1, 2012 - Page 22 & 23- P.E.A.S. Magazine
The name of our scholarship is called "The Phillip Dorsey Scholarship Award" and it is in loving memory of Phillip Dorsey, (April 29, 1951- January 22, 2003) who was Keiana Worth's father and Danielle Worth's step-father. Phillip Dorsey was a man who cared about people and helping others and particularly our youth. Anyone that knew him loved his commitment to helping someone in need. We are happy to carry on his legacy by helping individuals achieve their dreams as they pursue a higher education by attending college.
Awards & Achievements - View our Media Center to see the links.
2019- New Jersey Best in Business Award for Non- Profit
2018- Featured interview with host Larry Hardesty from ESPN Sports & Beyond
2018- Community Announcement on the Steve Harvey Morning Show
2018- Interviewed by Dr. Bob Lee from WBLS for on Bronx Net Community TV
2017- Featured article in Black Enterprise
2017- Featured interview on Here & Now with Sandra Bookman form ABC
2017- Radio interview with WBLS Media Personality Deja Vu
2016- News 12 Spotlight with Della Crews
2016 - Interviewed by Della Crews Anchor for News 12 New Jersey
2016 - Received Letter of Recognition from Mayor J. Christian Bollwage, Mayor of the City of Elizabeth
2016 - News 12 Viewer of the Day
2016 - Featured in the Torch Magazine on page 11
2015 - Featured Business Spotlight - Presented by Sisters United Enterprise (SUE)
2015 - Interviewed with Tony Hinton from One More One Less Radio Show -WOLB Talk Radio 1010AM
2014 - Interviewed with The Jeff Foxx Radio Show- WBLS
2014 - Featured in The Harlem Times - Edition: August 15, 2014 Page 35 &36
2013 - Community Impact: "Business of the Year Award" Recipient -Vashti School of Future Leaders
2013 - Interviewed for the Successful Women's Book of New Jersey Volume I - OMG Photography
2012 - Featured Business - Edition: April 1, 2012 - Page 22 & 23- P.E.A.S. Magazine