Blue Star Stories
AMERICAN MILSPOUSE PODCAST: Meet Jessica S.
Episode Description This week I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Jessica Strong. She is an Army spouse and the co-director of applied research at Blue Star Families. BSF is a truly fantastic organization that works to strengthen the relationships between military families and their civilian communities which means this episode is really for…
Read moreSeptember 2020 Newsletter
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 share your story and insight as a voice for your community? Save the date, and keep an eye on your inbox on September 8! …
Read moreIntroducing Blue Star Families’ Tampa Chapter: A BTS Look at the Launch Event
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 to the Blue Star Families Tampa Chapter. Earlier this year, we were forced to press pause on our launch plans due to COVID-19. So today,…
Read moreHere’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 Neighbors, like Starbucks, agree. We’re so appreciative of the company’s continued commitment to military families and, together, we remain steadfast in our mission to build…
Read more5 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 together—all while keeping them engaged, busy, and active! That’s why we created our four-week long inaugural Blue Star Summer Camp – the…
Read moreAugust 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 for more info! Find a local Chapter in your area. Update Your Preferences (Help us help you!) Did you move? Let us know! We…
Read moreNeed 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,…
Read moreJuly 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 for Blue Star Families here and purchasing a Jolly Time Pop Corn “Help Our Troops” Blast O Butter 3-pack next time you shop at your…
Read moreHow 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…
Read moreJune 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 — $5 for your recipient and $5 for military…
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