Blue Star Stories
Big Or Small, Youth Service Will Shape a Better Future
He failed when he started. That’s a key takeaway from Gavyn’s story because, coincidentally, it’s also a story of success. Feeling a call to action during the COVID-19 pandemic, this future Eagle Scout went searching for a good cause in his Ohio community. And while his initial efforts fell short, he remained steadfast in his…
Read more5 Quick and Cost-Friendly Meals Military Families Will Love
According to the 2020 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, more than 10% of military family respondents reported having difficulty putting food on the table, citing lack of time and money as their top challenges when it comes to feeding their families. That’s one reason why we’re committed to making food insecurity a thing of the past…
Read more3 Ways to Maximize Your National Parks Trip
If you’ve found yourself longing to catch the outdoor adventure fever going around, but you wince at the thought of enduring a 10-mile vertical ascent to that summit vista you saw on Instagram, know you’re not alone. When it comes to the great outdoors, what defines a great trip is less about recreating the experience…
Read moreWhy We Need New Official Government Proclamations of Military Family Support
Blue Star Welcome Week continues to gain support from leaders in communities across the country – leaders who see and recognize the challenges military and Veteran families face and encourage their constituents to support the mission. “The goal of Blue Star Welcome Week is to address the worst problems in our community – awareness of…
Read moreSchlotzsky’s Welcomes Military Families to the Neighborhood
Once upon a time, there was a nonprofit named Blue Star Families, founded by military families for military families. Every year, Blue Star Families would hear peers say, “We’re isolated and lonely” because of the efforts needed to support the homefront — like moving every one to three years. Because of Blue Star Families’ Military…
Read moreHow Volunteering is Helping One Military Spouse Rebuild Community
If you’ve ever moved, then you’re likely no stranger to the anxieties of being new in town. For military families who move every two to three years on average, it’s a common emotional occurrence. Even for those who are considered “seasoned,” each move is different from the last. Just ask Misty. Play Now We first…
Read moreHealing Wounds with Support: A Purple Heart Story
“Six months later, I woke up in Germany, not knowing who my parents were because of the extent of injuries that I endured. So, I was out in Germany for a year going through at least 33 surgeries, and at that time, I was told I wouldn’t be able to have any children. Then…
Read moreWhat You Should Know About Kimberly, the New Housing Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow
As the 2022 Wells Fargo Housing Insecurity DEPLOY Fellow, Kimberly has a lot to offer military families. For starters, she understands military families. Her mother was the first Korean female Chief Warrant Officer 5 in the U.S. Army. Not to mention, Kimberly was accepted into the U.S. Air Force Academy, and her husband is an…
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