North Star Reach

Limited-Edition Print (24"x36")

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North Star Reach has partnered with local artist Susan Pominville and ART Doing Good to commission a commemorative piece which celebrates North Star Reach. There are two (2) options to choose from, both of which support North Star Reach: 17 hand-signed and numbered Limited-Edition Prints (24"x36") Unlimited* Open-Edition Prints (12"x18") Learn more about 'Mooseness' from Susan (pulled from the <a href="https://susanpominville.artstorefronts.com/north-star-reach" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">ART Doing Good website</a>): <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">I’m beyond excited to share "Mooseness," my latest 30x48 oil on canvas, created to benefit North Star Reach, a camp where children with serious health challenges find joy, adventure, and connection. This one-of-a-kind painting celebrates the spirit of camp, where kids are free to explore, create lifelong memories, and embrace what the camp calls Mooseness—a sense of community, connectedness, and stepping outside their comfort zone.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">From the start, I knew this painting had to capture that magical feeling. While working, an unexpected abstract heart appeared in the sky—perfect for symbolizing the love and hope North Star Reach radiates. The camp’s beloved mascot, the moose, became a key element, representing the joy of playful moments like "hands-free spaghetti," a camp favorite. Other details, like the iconic treehouse and scenes of kids canoeing and climbing trees, reflect the freedom and adventure campers experience.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">In the foreground, wildflowers bloom—symbols of resilience and nature’s incredible ability to heal, just like the strength of the kids who come to camp. The North Star Reach logo reminds us that while feeling different can be isolating, finding others who make you feel special can change everything.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-family:Poppins, sans-serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.11rem;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial">What I love most about working in oils is how the layers build upon one another, adding texture and complexity—just like life. "Mooseness" is a celebration of the joy, surprises, and connection that make North Star Reach so special. Your support through our Art Store will ensure children and their families will have the opportunity to participate in camp activities through North Star Reach. Help keep the campfires burning with your support today!

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip " fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);display:inline-block;margin:0px;padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;line-height:16px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;-webkit-touch-callout:none;-webkit-user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, On behalf of our entire camp family, THANK YOU for your generous support of North Star Reach through your purchase of art by Susan Pominville and ART Doing Good through our Online Art Store! Your contribution ensures that children with serious health challenges can experience the joys of childhood—campfires and s'mores with new friends, paddling a canoe across the lake, catching fireflies at dusk, and shooting a bow and arrow for the first time. These experiences are made possible in a medically safe and supportive environment that fosters independence, personal growth, and resilience. Your support will enable us to continue offering cost-free, residential camp programs on our 105 wooded acres in southeast Michigan. These programs provide transformative life experiences for children and their families, allowing them to discover who they are beyond their illness. The sense of camaraderie and belonging they find here, the "camp magic," is invaluable. With your help, we can ensure more children and their families participate in our camp programming in 2025. Moreover, thanks to a generous match from Abercrombie & Fitch, your donation is doubled, making an even greater impact.  We invite you to come explore camp! If you'd like to see where the magic happens, please reach out to our Director of Philanthropy, Cassy Sleeper, at either (248) 896-1116 or via eMail at cassy@northstarreach.org. Thank YOU again for helping us keep the campfires burning bright! Sincerely, J.J. Lewis, Ed.D.(c), CFREChief Executive Officer PS - Please visit our website to learn more about the work your donation enables and follow us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/northstarreach" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/northstarreach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/northstarreach/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;box-sizing:inherit;-webkit-user-select:auto" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> to stay connected with North Star Reach!

North Star Reach has partnered with local artist Susan Pominville and ART Doing Good to commission a commemorative piece which celebrates North Star Reach. There are two (2) options to choose from, both of which support North Star Reach: 17 hand-signed and numbered Limited-Edition Prints (24"x36") Unlimited* Open-Edition Prints (12"x18") Learn more about 'Mooseness' from Susan (pulled from the <a href="https://susanpominville.artstorefronts.com/north-star-reach" target="_blank">ART Doing Good website</a>): <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">I’m beyond excited to share "Mooseness," my latest 30x48 oil on canvas, created to benefit North Star Reach, a camp where children with serious health challenges find joy, adventure, and connection. This one-of-a-kind painting celebrates the spirit of camp, where kids are free to explore, create lifelong memories, and embrace what the camp calls Mooseness—a sense of community, connectedness, and stepping outside their comfort zone.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">From the start, I knew this painting had to capture that magical feeling. While working, an unexpected abstract heart appeared in the sky—perfect for symbolizing the love and hope North Star Reach radiates. The camp’s beloved mascot, the moose, became a key element, representing the joy of playful moments like "hands-free spaghetti," a camp favorite. Other details, like the iconic treehouse and scenes of kids canoeing and climbing trees, reflect the freedom and adventure campers experience.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">In the foreground, wildflowers bloom—symbols of resilience and nature’s incredible ability to heal, just like the strength of the kids who come to camp. The North Star Reach logo reminds us that while feeling different can be isolating, finding others who make you feel special can change everything.<p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%"> <p style="box-sizing:border-box;margin:0.7rem 0px 1rem;padding:0px;direction:ltr;font-weight:300;text-rendering:optimizelegibility;text-shadow:none;letter-spacing:normal;text-transform:none;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;max-width:100%">What I love most about working in oils is how the layers build upon one another, adding texture and complexity—just like life. "Mooseness" is a celebration of the joy, surprises, and connection that make North Star Reach so special. Your support through our Art Store will ensure children and their families will have the opportunity to participate in camp activities through North Star Reach. Help keep the campfires burning with your support today!

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