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Press Releases
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Pledges $100 Million to Support US Veterans and Military Families
NEW YORK, June 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Craig Newmark Philanthropies (CNP) announced today that it will donate $100 million to a broad coalition of organizations dedicated to supporting veterans and military families, led by the Bob Woodruff Foundation and Blue Star Families.
Read More »Statement from Blue Star Families in Response to Executive Order for Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers and Survivors
Today, the Biden Administration announced the Executive Order for Advancing Economic Security for Military and Veteran Spouses, Caregivers and Survivors, representing a significant step in creating a more sustainable lifestyle for military families. This Executive Order promotes substantive changes that…
Read More »Blue Star Families Launches Digital Literacy Workshops, Sponsored by AT&T
CLARKSVILLE, TENNESSEE – Blue Star Families of Tennessee is pleased to announce a generous donation of $50,000 from AT&T to support a Digital Literacy Workshop series for active-duty military and Veteran families beginning on June 7. The event will feature…
Read More »Blue Star Families Rocks NYC Ringing NASDAQ Bell, Hosting Fleet Week
Washington, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF) and the Craig Newmark New York Tri-State Chapter is thrilled to celebrate a significant new sponsor, CSX, who is announcing major year round support to coincide with Fleet Week. The week-long celebration in…
Read More »Blue Star Families’ CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
NEW YORK, NY, May 13, 2023 – Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, is thrilled to announce Kathy Roth-Douquet, BSF CEO and Founder, as a 2023 recipient of the Ellis Island…
Read More »Blue Star Families and Coach Honor Military Spouses with Shopping Spree
Jacksonville, FL, May 12, 2023, Blue Star Families (BSF), a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families and strengthening communities, invites 100 military spouses for a private, exclusive shopping day at Coach offices in Jacksonville, Florida to celebrate Military Spouse…
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The Chamberlain Project: How Veterans Can Win a University Professorship
The Chamberlain Project is a unique Blue Star Families initiative building bridges for transitioning members of the military to enter institutions of higher education.
Military benefits that are offered for veteran spouses and families
From TRICARE to education and employment support, there are powerful resources designed especially for veteran spouses and families.
Military spouses are strategic assets. Let’s treat them that way
Blue Star Families data shows that military spouses face employment issues, both underemployment and unemployment, and it’s up to employers, universities, and nonprofits to take action.
MLB, clubs to celebrate service members for Armed Forces Day Weekend
Major League Baseball and club teams supported military service members and their families for Armed Forces Day and league donations will benefit Blue Star Families.
Honoring military families
CBS News Chicago highlights “Purple Up Day” for Month of the Military Child.
Blue Star Families expands its military support network with new Fayetteville area chapter
Blue Star Families brings a new chapter to Fayetteville, North Carolina, to support the more than 50,000 active-duty personnel assigned to Fort Bragg, as well as veterans and military families living in the Greater Fayetteville Region.
