Like the lifetime relationships forged on the athletic fields of competition, we are determined to develop our own long-lasting, trustworthy relationships with our sponsors and partners. Over the next few months, The Five Star Heart Project will be seeking sponsors and partners who value our PASSION, AMBITION, AND INNOVATION to make a PROFOUND IMPACT across our society. We welcome the opportunity to discuss our mission, upcoming events, and our initiatives from July of 2026 through June of 2027.  To the sponsors and partners who continue to BELIEVE in our vision and mission, we THANK YOU as your 5-STAR HEART has enabled us to GROW, EMPOWER, and INSPIRE. TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.  

2026-2027 Focus of Funding

We kick-off the summer of 2026 with a menu of FREE opportunities of Impact for our youth to include the 2nd annual Five Star Heart - Dawkins Football Clinic in addition to supporting the Dawkins Foundation in hosting a book bag drive for the youth of Bethlehem. Please see our Focus of Funding for 2026-2027:

• The Heart of a Hawk Football Series

• Five Star Heart - Dawkins Football Clinic held in partnership with the Dawkins Family Foundation attracting 250+ student athletes

• Book Bag Drive held in partnership with the Dawkins Family Foundation

• Leadership and mentor program workshops administered with the direct involvement of a select group of local collegiate student athletes

• The FINISH Scholarship presented to a graduating student athlete who BEST exemplifies the 5-Star Heart standard on and off the fields of competition in high school and has been accepted to attend a 1) four-year college or university, 2) two-year community college or junior college, or 3) trade or vocational school.

• Chartered bus trip to the Penn State versus Minnesota football game scheduled for Saturday, November 14th afforded to middle school team captains and a select group of other 8th grade football players who have EARNED their seat on the bus

• Behind the scenes, EARNED all-access trips to higher education institutions and corporations

• Strength & conditioning (S&C), life skills, soft skills, and skilled trades programming and workshops

• Community service-related activities held at The Boys & Girls Club of Bethlehem and throughout the community

• General operating expenses to include rental fees, insurance, marketing, S&C equipment, coaching stipends to select collegiate student athletes, and programming meals

Support Our Mission

Please see sponsorship package attached outlining the sponsorship levels and related benefits at the Five Star Heart - Dawkins Football Clinic (and those offered from July 2026 through June 2027 dependent upon the package level). Monetary contributions to The Five Star Heart Project can be made online through PayPal (donate button below) OR by mailing a check directly to The Five Star Heart Project at the address below along with a completed sponsorship package. Should you elect to donate via PayPal, please complete and mail the sponsorship form. All businesses shall receive a Letter of Acknowledgement from Five Star Heart in a timely manner upon receipt of a monetary contribution or in-kind donation. Let us ignite a fire into the lives of our youth as one united Five Star Heart Family.

The Five Star Heart Project
1221 Lorain Avenue
Bethlehem, PA 18018

If you are an individual who simply wants to support our mission, please visit our donate page and become a Five Star Heart Team Member today!

All contributions to The Five Star Heart Project are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. A downloadable copy of our 501(c)3 IRS Determination letter is attached for your convenience. Please feel free to contact Bobby McClarin at (610) 417-8361 or bobby.mcclarin@thefivestarheartproject.org to discuss in-kind donations, sponsorship benefits, programming, and anything else on your mind! Thank you.