Community Events
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At Mirastar, we uphold the value of service and nurturing the volunteer spirit. Our team actively seeks our opportunities to make a positive, lasting impact on our communities. Volunteer activities range from donating blood to helping at animal shelters.
Join our Annual Shred Day & Canned Food Drive
We invite you to join us for our Annual Shred Day and Canned Food Drive. This year, in the spirit of Earth Day, we will offer E-Waste Recycling.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT at 2099 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA 95110.
Bring your old documents, unwanted electronics, and canned food donations to help us make a positive impact both locally and environmentally.
- Shred Safely: Protect your personal information by shredding up to 3 boxes of documents.
- Celebrate Earth Day: Help keep our planet green by safely recycling electronic waste. See below for list of acceptable items.
- Give Generously: Bring canned food donations to support families in need. All donations will benefit our partner, Martha’s Kitchen.
Come be part of a day dedicated to protecting our planet, supporting our community, and rising together.
Time/Day and Location:
Shred Day and Canned Food Drive
Saturday, April 25th, 2025
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM PT
2099 Gateway Place
San Jose, CA 95110
Recyclable e-waste items:
- Most electronics operated by batteries or plug
- Desktop Computers
- Laptops
- LCD’s, LED’s, Monitors, Televisions
- Printers, Copiers, Scanners, Fax Machines
- Networking Appliances and Servers
- CD Players, DVD Players, Blu-Ray Players
- External Storage Devices
- Mice, Monitors, Power Cords
- Telephones, Mobile Devices
What Can’t We Collect?
- No Hazardous waste such as batteries, or mercury containing devices.
Check out Mirastar’s sponsored initiatives.
Join Us in Fighting Hunger
Mirastar & Martha’s Kitchen are partnering to provide 2.5 million meals in 2025 in the Plate it Forward campaign. Every donation helps fight hunger and strengthen communities. Make an impact today.
Back-to-School Backpack Drive
As part of our community events, Mirastar partners with The Family Giving Tree to collect backpacks filled with school supplies for low-income, at-risk children in Santa Clara County.
Scholarships
Every year, we award one-year educational scholarships to graduating high school seniors and post-secondary students enrolled in an accredited university or community/technical college full and part-time. Awards range from $500 to $1,500.
Teddy Bears on Patrol
For over 20 years, Mirastar has collected and distributed thousands of Teddy Bears during the holiday season for local law enforcement agencies, school districts, hospitals, and charitable organizations. The purpose of Teddy Bears on Patrol is simple – provide comfort and friendship to a child in need.
SCCOE Teacher Recognition Night
Our commitment to education runs deep. As a primary sponsor for 30 years, Mirastar is honored to support the SCCOE Teacher Recognition Celebration. We celebrate these outstanding educators because they uplift the collective spirit of Santa Clara County, aligning perfectly with our mission to create vibrant, prosperous communities.
We care about making a positive impact in our communities.
We’re excited to share Mirastar’s 2024 Community Impact Report, where we highlight the stories of how our investments and engagement are making a difference in Santa Clara County and beyond.
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