Hereās How You Can Help Us Welcome Military Families New to Your Community
Here at Blue Star Families, we believe weāre all stronger when we take care of one another, which is even more important now than ever. And our trusted Blue Star Neighbors, like Starbucks, agree.Ā Weāre so appreciative of the companyās continued commitment to military families and, together, we remain steadfast in our mission to build…
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5 Things MilFams Loved About Blue Star Summer Camp 2020 (the Home Edition)
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 elementary-aged military kids togetherāall while keeping them engaged, busy, and active! Thatās why we created our four-week long inaugural Blue Star Summer Camp – the…
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August 2020 Newsletter
2 New Chapters Sponsored by CSX! We have two upcoming virtual Chapter launch eventsāone in Dayton (August 17 – 21), and one in Tampa (August 24 – 28). Stay tuned for more info! Find a local Chapter in your area. Update Your Preferences (Help us help you!) Did you move? Let us know! We…
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Need a Safe Summer Activity? Try This!
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 games, may all be packed up, ready to be shipped. Plus, camps and activities originally scheduled to keep kids busy and entertained are probably canceled,…
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July 2020 Newsletter
Jolly Time Helps Troops This Summer Weāre honored to be selected by Jolly Time Pop Corn as a beneficiary of its āHelp Our Troopsā campaign! Show your support by voting for Blue Star Families here and purchasing a Jolly Time Pop Corn āHelp Our Troopsā Blast O Butter 3-pack next time you shop at your…
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How Blue Star Nation Thanked Starbucks in a BIG Way for Supporting the Well-Being of MilFams & Veterans
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 self-isolate amidst COVID-19. And while MilFams are usually pros at handling hard times like these, this pandemic exacerbated some existing challenges that had us all…
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June 2020 Newsletter
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 Families and Headstrong. You know what that means, right? A $5 gift provides $10 of support ā $5 for your recipient and $5 for military…
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The #HomeHaircutChallenge: A Closer Look at the Virtual Fundraiser to Support Blue Star Families
By now, weāre sure youāve heard the news about our #HomeHaircutChallenge, right? But, maybe youāre asking why? Why did we create such a thing?Ā And the answer is pretty simple.Ā The fight against COVID-19 has impacted our MilFams in a big way. So, we wanted to raise awareness and support via the #HomeHaircutChallenge, while bringing…
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May 2020 Newsletter
#HomeHaircutChallenge We asked you to join the fun, and you’ve #NailedIt! Weāre loving all of the #HomeHaircutChallenge photos and videos you’re tagging Blue Star Families in on social media. Keep āem coming and continue to challenge your friends and family to further the movement. Your support is helping us fund our urgent COVID-19 efforts! Learn…
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