Healing Child Trauma Since 1991
About K'STAR
A non-profit, community-based organization creating safe and caring environments through counseling and shelter services — empowering long-term life-skills and successful transitions for youth and families in 14 Texas counties.
We believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and empowered — and we've spent over 30 years making that belief a reality.
1991
Founded
30+
Years of Service
14
Texas Counties
24/7
Crisis Support
Governance
Board of Directors
Christopher DeLucaChairman
Juanice GronaSecretary
Peggy Schmidt
Somer Tinsley
Sam Harrah
Paul Anderson
Randy Houston
Leadership
Our Team
Executive Director
Melody Lowman
Assistant Director
Sergio Mennella
Service Area
Serving 14 Texas Counties
From the heart of the Hill Country, K'STAR reaches families across 14 Texas counties — ensuring that geography is never a barrier to getting help.
Bandera
Blanco
Burnet
Edwards
Gillespie
Kendall
Kerr
Kimble
Llano
Mason
Medina
Menard
Real
Uvalde
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Our vision is to create a community where every child feels safe, supported, and empowered to thrive. Together, we strive for a brighter future for our youth and families.
Our People
Meet the Team
The heart of K'STAR is our staff — compassionate professionals dedicated to walking alongside youth and families every step of the way.
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Melody Lowman
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Sergio Mennella
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Vanessa Mendez
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Blossom Speller
Donations Coordinator
830-496-6433
donation@kstar.org
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Jose Garcia
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Janie Ruiz
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Jessica Venegas
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Brenda Bulsterbaum
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Charli Golightly
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Megan White
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Sherry Johnson
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Leticia Martinez
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Katherine Simmons
Support our mission
Every gift helps K'STAR provide free counseling, emergency shelter, and life skills to families across 14 Texas counties.