Blue Star Stories
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…
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…
Read moreThe #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. 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…
Read moreMay 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 ‘em 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…
Read moreCheck Out the Great Things Blue Star Families Volunteers are Doing During COVID19
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 you’re healthy and have the time, you may be asking yourself: What can I do to help? So, we ventured over to our Blue Star…
Read more5 Winning Achievements of Our Volunteers (So Far in 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 right now, we wanted to give a shoutout to our awesome Blue Star Families volunteers who continue to find ways to serve, even during this…
Read moreMilspouses & Veterans: Launch Yourself into a Tech Career Through the Free WithYouWithMe Program
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 COVID-19. So, just as it has for millions of your fellow Americans, maybe the situation we’re facing has affected your employment status. And if that’s…
Read moreMonth of the Military Child: How to Continue Celebrating Your MilKid During COVID-19
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 new challenges given the fluid COVID-19 crisis. So, we have to get creative in light of social distancing rules, right? That said, we’ve gathered just…
Read moreApril 2020 Newsletter
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 crisis like we have not faced in one hundred years. Our national security depends on ensuring we provide our defense communities and military families with…
Read moreVirtual Resources for Social Distancing During COVID-19
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 distancing, shelter in place measures, homeschooling your kiddos, working from home, and even making your way through a possible quarantine. Blue Star Member Benefits*:…
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