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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 Gathers Communities Nationwide for Welcome Week 2025
National Effort Empowers Communities to Embrace and Connect With Local Military Families [WASHINGTON, DC] — September 25, 2025 —Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to serving military and veteran-connected families, today announced the kickoff of Blue Star Welcome…
Elizabeth Donatelli Joins Blue Star Families as Senior Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to providing support to military and veteran families, announces the addition of Elizabeth Donatelli as Senior Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing. In this capacity, Elizabeth will…
Governor Murphy Proclaims New Jersey as a “Do Your Part State”
SEA GIRT – Governor Phil Murphy today announced that New Jersey has signed on to be a Do Your Part State, a joint initiative between Blue Star Families and the National Governors Association. The initiative helps states identify, prioritize, and implement…
Blue Star Families Expands Leadership to Bolster Support for Military Families
New Board and Advisory Appointees Bring Fresh Perspectives and Deep Expertise to Advance the Organization’s Mission and Impact Washington, D.C. — June 18, 2025 — Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to supporting military and veteran families,…
Ashley Saville Promoted to Senior Vice President of External Affairs 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 External Affairs. Prior to this position, Saville served as the…
New Survey: 93% of Americans Support Expanding Child Care Relief for Military Families on the Move
National poll finds strong bipartisan support for the federal government to do more for military families facing child care challenges Washington, D.C. — A new national survey in partnership with Blue Star Families and Engage reveals sweeping bipartisan support for…
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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.
