Blue Star Stories
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. 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*:…
Read moreCoronavirus – What Military Families Should Know
The health and safety of our members, partners, staff, and volunteers is Blue Star Families’ top priority. Our entire team is diligently monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it continues to evolve, and we’re fully aware that military families want and need trusted resources on how to keep themselves healthy and safe. So, today, we’re continuing…
Read moreMarch 2020 Newsletter
The Survey Results Are In! If you missed our 2019 Military Family Lifestyle Survey results release event on the 26th, you can still catch up via the livestream and download the full findings by visiting bluestarfam.org/survey. Mark your calendars for taking the 2020 survey, starting on April 27th! Tell Your Story Build it and they…
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