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Families

We empower families to thrive as they serve. We are committed to strengthening military families by connecting them with their neighbors to create vibrant communities of mutual support.

On Thursday, May 8th, at 12 PM ET / 9 AM PT, Candice Van Dertholen, a Holistic Wellness Educator, will join us to help us explore the root of imposter syndrome—how it manifests, why it persists, and the hidden invitation it offers for growth and self-discovery.

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Planning a PPM? Enter for a chance to be one of four military families to win up to $500 in moving supplies from The Home Depot — including boxes, wraps, cushions, and more!

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We’re celebrating the amazing milspouses who hold it all together during Milspouse Appreciation Week! Keep an eye on our social media starting on Monday, 5/5, to enter exclusive giveaways from our partners at Starbucks, T-Mobile, Coach, and more!

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Military Family

Military
Family

Experience authentic connections and a sense of belonging in your community with the resources and support you need to thrive.

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Veteran Family

Veteran
Family

Your family's service has been marked by honor, courage, and commitment. Now, it's our turn to support you and your loved ones as you navigate the road ahead.

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Civilian Neighbor

Civilian
Neighbor

Discover ways to show your support and make the military families in your community feel welcome.

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Community Supporter

Community
Supporter

Take action to show that military and Veteran families near or far can lean on your organization.

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Meet our military families

Different, Not Less: Raising Neurodiverse Military Kids

By Jillian Johnson I’ve always found it rather fitting that the Month of the Military Child and Autism Awareness Month both fall in April. It’s…

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Out of My Comfort Zone: A Lesson in Growth and Gratitude for Women’s History Month

Have you ever been placed out of your comfort zone in a way that helped you grow? I had this profound experience in 2019 while attending the Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium (JWLS) — an event that completely shifted my perspective. I had the honor of presenting a Lifetime Achievement Award to Brigadier General (Ret.) Wilma Vaught — a true legend. She was the first woman to deploy with an Air Force bomber unit and the first woman from the comptroller field to reach the rank of brigadier general.

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How Civilians Can Step Up to Support Military Families Beyond “Thank You”

Supporting military families goes beyond a simple ‘thank you for your service.’ It’s about understanding the challenges we face and offering help in meaningful ways. The emotional strain of long deployments, the constant uprooting of our lives, and the isolation that often came with these are rarely fully understood or addressed. However, our civilian supporters have the power to change this.

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Military Family Facts

RELOCATION

SENSE OF BELONGING

AMBASSADORS OF MILITARY LIFE

46%

received hard orders two months or less before relocating

41%

feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community

38%

encouraged an acquaintance to join the military in the past 5 years

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