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Press Releases
Blue Star Families Announces Governor Wes Moore as Honorary Chair of “Do Your Part” State Initiative to Support Military Families
Blue Star Families and National Governors Association Announce New Initiative to Create a Toolkit for Best Policies Supporting Military Families [Washington] — Blue Star Families is proud to announce the launch of the “Do Your Part: State Leadership to Support…
Read More »Military Families Stand Guard for Democracy: New Survey Reveals ‘State of Democracy and Corruption’ as Top Issue
Blue Star Families, a national nonpartisan nonprofit that provides community support and resources to military families, today released its report, Pulse Check: In Service of Our Democracy, in collaboration with Vet the Vote and More Perfect.
Read More »Blue Star Families Commemorates Fifth Annual Welcome Week: Bridging Military and Civilian Communities Nationwide
Nationwide Program Strengthens Military and Civilian Connections Through an Annual Array of Dynamic Virtual and In-Person Programming [WASHINGTON] — Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest, fastest-growing nonprofit serving military and Veteran-connected families across the United States, announced today the kickoff…
Read More »Ashley Saville Promoted to Senior Vice President of Development at Blue Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, announces the promotion of Ashley Saville to Senior Vice President of Development. Prior to her promotion, Saville served for two…
Read More »Vicky Perkins Promoted to Vice President of Programs at Blue Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and Veteran families, announces the promotion of Vicky Perkins to Vice President of Programs. In this capacity, she will oversee a diverse portfolio…
Read More »Blue Star Families Welcomes Fourth Cohort of DEPLOY Fellows
Blue Star Families Continues Its Mission to Diversify Military and Veteran Service Organizations WASHINGTON – Blue Star Families (BSF), the largest nonprofit in the U.S. focused on supporting military families and enhancing community connections, has welcomed the fourth cohort of…
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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.