Blue Star Stories

Welcome to our blog where you'll find the stories from the lives of our Blue Star Families.

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September 2020 Newsletter

August 31, 2020

Save the Date for the #BSFSurvey Calling all military families! Starting September 8, we’re opening up fielding for our 11th annual fielding Military Family Lifestyle Survey. Will you pledge to…

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Introducing Blue Star Families’ Tampa Chapter: A BTS Look at the Launch Event

August 29, 2020

Guess what? We’ve welcomed yet another Chapter to our family!  That’s right. If you haven’t heard the news we’ve excitedly been sharing on social media, we’d like to introduce you…

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Here’s How You Can Help Us Welcome Military Families New to Your Community

August 26, 2020

Here at Blue Star Families, we believe we’re all stronger when we take care of one another, which is even more important now than ever. And our trusted Blue Star…

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5 Things MilFams Loved About Blue Star Summer Camp 2020 (the Home Edition)

August 24, 2020

This summer was anything but traditional. With in-person camps and activities postponed or canceled, we knew we wanted to step up the virtual fun and offer a way to bring…

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August 2020 Newsletter

July 31, 2020

2 New Chapters Sponsored by CSX! We have two upcoming virtual Chapter launch events—one in Dayton (August 17 – 21), and one in Tampa (August 24 – 28). Stay tuned…

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Need a Safe Summer Activity? Try This!

July 22, 2020

While the summer means a break from virtual learning and homeschooling efforts, it also represents new challenges. Travel bans are lifting, and PCSing has started. Your home, including toys and…

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July 2020 Newsletter

June 30, 2020

Jolly Time Helps Troops This Summer We’re honored to be selected by Jolly Time Pop Corn as a beneficiary of its “Help Our Troops” campaign! Show your support by voting…

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How Blue Star Nation Thanked Starbucks in a BIG Way for Supporting the Well-Being of MilFams & Veterans

June 17, 2020

Did you know May was Military Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month? A suitable combination as military families, and everyone else in the country, hunkered down at home to…

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June 2020 Newsletter

May 28, 2020

Serving Those Who Serve Now through June 1, when you send a Starbucks eGift, for any amount, Starbucks will sweeten the pot by donating $5 split evenly between Blue Star…

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