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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
Veteran Capitol Hill Advocate Tom Porter Joins Blue Star Families
WASHINGTON, DC — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofits dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, is announcing the addition of Tom Porter as Vice President, Government Affairs. Prior to joining Blue Star Families, Porter served…
Blue Star Families Receives Continued Funding to Amplify Veteran Suicide Prevention Efforts and Mental Health Initiatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest community-based organization supporting military-connected families, is honored to announce that it is among the esteemed organizations to receive a second year of funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs through…
Blue Star Families Welcomes Ellyn Dunford to Board of Directors
Blue Star Families Welcomes Ellyn Dunford to Board of Directors Washington, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF) is pleased to announce that Ellyn Dunford has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the national nonprofit. Ms. Dunford is the…
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.
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…
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…
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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.
