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Blue Star Families is the source for all things military family-related. With chapters and members located across the country and around the world, we offer a constantly-growing resource for the media to get in touch with real families, from all branches of service and all walks of life.
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Press Releases
Blue Star Families CEO Receives Navy Distinguished Civilian Award, The Wailers Set Miami Ablaze with “Rock the Fleet” Event
U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro, Emilio and Gloria Estefan welcome hundreds of service members MIAMI, FL — In the heart of Miami’s vibrant Jungle Plaza, Blue Star Families (BSF) set the stage alight with the memorable “Rock…
Blue Star Families Welcomes Meredith Terrian as New EVP of Chapter Impact
Blue Star Families (BSF), a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Meredith Terrian as the new Executive Vice President of Chapter Impact. In her new role, Terrian will strengthen military families by working closely with each of the organization’s local Chapters to deliver high-quality programs to their respective communities.
Blue Star Neighborhood Featured at Inaugural AI Expo for National Competitiveness in Washington, D.C. – Hosted by Special Competitive Studies Project
Blue Star Neighborhood – the nation’s largest digital community dedicated to military and Veteran family services– was showcased at a groundbreaking national security technology forum. WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF) groundbreaking Blue Star Neighborhood digital community was featured…
Blue Star Families CEO and Global Music Icon Gloria Estefan Appear on Nexstar’s NewsNation to Support Military Families
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Miami, FL—The Miami “Rock the Fleet” concert, part of the inaugural Miami Fleet Week, kicked off with a NewsNation interview with Blue Star Families (BSF) CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, and Gloria Estefan, the multi-Grammy Award-winning musical icon. NewsNation…
Veteran Support Expands to National Audience as Blue Star Families Adds Vets’ Community Connections to Enhance Veteran Outreach Work
Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and Veteran families, announces the collaboration of Vets’ Community Connections (VCC), a nonprofit organization that provides vital support to Veterans. The Veteran service organization moves under Blue Star Families at a time of incredible need for more collaboration across the nonprofit space to better serve military and Veteran communities.
Reggae icons The Wailers to headline Fleet Week Miami concert with Blue Star Families for U.S. Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen
Blue Star Families is hosting the official kickoff concert of the inaugural Fleet Week Miami — with a headlining performance from Reggae icons The Wailers. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro and Blue Star Families co-founder and CEO Kathy Roth-Douquet will be on hand for special remarks.
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The founder of Craigslist has given away half a billion dollars. He fears for an America where generosity is trolled
In a world where a growing number of billionaires are lashing out against philanthropy, Craig Newmark has a message for them – and everyone else, J.R. Duren learns.
Military families’ child care needs weigh on service and national security
Unpredictable schedules and long deployments make single-parents out of spouses, whose struggle with finding care can mean distracted soldiers and a declining force.
Military promotions should not be political leverage
Service members and their families are unwillingly caught in political crossfire.
Capri S. Cafaro Shares a Fourth of July Menu Guide
Blue Star Families has teamed up with Instacart and Capri S. Cafaro, TV host and culinary storyteller, to design an exclusive 4th of July menu in honor of America’s 250th.
Nonprofit honors military families through reading initiative
“Disney Celebrates America” teamed up with the Blue Star Families for a special event celebrating military families through the power of reading ahead of America’s 250th birthday.
An intimate look at one military family’s life on pause as the Iran war continues
Military life has always involved some degree of uncertainty. But for many families, the fear and unknowns that come with the Iran war are new territory.
