Blue Star Stories
Our Blog: Blue Star Stories
Welcome to our blog where you'll find the stories from the lives of our Blue Star Families.
Here’s How You Can Help Us Welcome Military Families New to Your Community
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…
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…
August 2020 Newsletter
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…
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…
July 2020 Newsletter
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…
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…
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…
The #HomeHaircutChallenge: A Closer Look at the Virtual Fundraiser to Support Blue Star Families
By now, we’re sure you’ve heard the news about our #HomeHaircutChallenge, right? But, maybe you’re asking why? Why did we create such a thing? And the answer is pretty simple. …
May 2020 Newsletter
#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…