5 Meaningful Ways To Honor Military Appreciation Month
Military Appreciation Month kicks off today, Sunday, May 1st! To honor the men and women — and their families — currently serving in the armed forces, Blue Star Families and Operation Gratitude teamed up to share five meaningful ways to shower this community with small, but very worthy acts of intentional kindness all month long. …
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Military Kids, Childhood Food Insecurity, and Resources to Help
Military Kids, Childhood Food Insecurity, and Resources to Help Military children are the highlight of the month of April. When military families serve around the world, military kids serve, too–moving on average every two to three years. These moves can be a challenge, disrupting school, relationships, and ties to their communities. Therefore, it’s no wonder…
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Blue Star Families Partners with Kids in Parks, Giving You Yet Another Reason to Get Outside
Blue Star Families Partners with Kids in Parks, Giving You Yet Another Reason to Get Outside When was the last time you intentionally got outside as a family? As a parent, it’s easy to get wrapped up in everyday life and finding a way to fill the time that you “forget” about an excellent resource…
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Ranger Betty: Shaping Stories and Inspiring the Next Generation of Trailblazers
Ranger Betty: Shaping Stories and Inspiring the Next Generation of Trailblazers Our national parks tell the stories of people, communities, and movements while connecting us to the lands we call home. These places are only made more treasured by the people who bring them to life through interpretive conversation, education, and impactful storytelling. On this…
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Announcing Verano Bilingue Summer 2022 with Spouseforce, powered by Blue Star Careers
Announcing Verano Bilingue Summer 2022 with Spouseforce, powered by Blue Star Careers Professional development opportunities for bilingual/Latinx/Hispanic military spouses Did you know? According to Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Research 2021: The Diverse Experiences of Military & Veteran Families of Color Survey, 43% of military spouses of color are not working but need or want…
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When Data Supports the Experiences: Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Report
When Data Supports the Experiences: Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Report As part of Blue Star Families’ Racial Equity & Inclusion Initiative (REI), the organization hosted a virtual two-day event in February to release a report titled, Blue Star Families’ Social Impact Research 2021: The Diverse Experiences of Military & Veteran Families of Color. The…
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Celebrate Black History with Your Child(ren)
Celebrate Black History with Your Child(ren) Written by JP Morgan Chase and Co. DEPLOY Fellow, Brittney Aladetohun Famous historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson is best known as the father of Black History Month, an idea that he pioneered over 40 years ago. Did you know that Black History Month was only one week…
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Celebrating Black Outdoor Leaders and Organizations
Celebrating Black Outdoor Leaders and Organizations By: Nicole Rawlinson, Blue Star Outdoors DEPLOY Fellow ‘Mirrors and windows’ is a phrase that often comes up in my line of work. What does it mean? It is a phrase that highlights the importance of diversity in the information and media we consume, the spaces we enter, and…
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Reducing Financial Pressure: Financial Resources and WIC Information for Military Families
Reducing Financial Pressure: Financial Resources and WIC Information for Military Families Various factors influence food insecurity, and one of the most frustrating excuses for the presence of food insecurity is financial mismanagement. Financial literacy is not the end-all-be-all factor in ending food insecurity in the military. What will help? Spouse employment. Affordable child care. Higher…
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