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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May 2020 Newsletter

April 30, 2020

#HomeHaircutChallenge We asked you to join the fun, and you’ve #NailedIt! We’re loving all of the #HomeHaircutChallenge photos and videos you’re tagging Blue Star Families in on social media. Keep…

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Check Out the Great Things Blue Star Families Volunteers are Doing During COVID19

April 24, 2020

One bright spot in today’s trying times is seeing people come together to support their fellow community members—from the essential workers to the immunosuppressed, and others in need. Now, if…

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5 Winning Achievements of Our Volunteers (So Far in 2020!)

April 23, 2020

Did you know that April is Global Volunteer Month? And not only that, but this week (April 19-25) is National Volunteer Appreciation Week! While life looks different for us all…

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Milspouses & Veterans: Launch Yourself into a Tech Career Through the Free WithYouWithMe Program

April 20, 2020

Right now, as military families, we’re facing unprecedented times. And while we’re certainly accustomed to taking unexpected challenges head-on, none of us could have ever anticipated the severe impacts of…

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Month of the Military Child: How to Continue Celebrating Your MilKid During COVID-19

April 13, 2020

It’s April, and you know what that means? Month of the Military Child (MOMC)! This year’s celebration, however, comes at a time when military families and their MilKids are facing…

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April 2020 Newsletter

March 31, 2020

ADC and Blue Star Families Join Forces to Support Military Communities and Families through COVID-19 Stimulus Our nation, our military families and the communities they live in are facing a…

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Virtual Resources for Social Distancing During COVID-19

March 23, 2020

COVID-19 has required us to rethink all that we do. So, here at Blue Star Families, we’ve compiled a robust virtual toolkit for you to utilize while you’re practicing social…

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Coronavirus – What Military Families Should Know

March 13, 2020

The health and safety of our members, partners, staff, and volunteers is Blue Star Families’ top priority. Our entire team is diligently monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it continues to…

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March 2020 Newsletter

February 27, 2020

The Survey Results Are In! If you missed our 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results release event on the 26th, you can still catch up via the livestream and download…

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