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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 Applauds the Unveiling of Landmark NDAA to Make Critical Improvement in Lives of Military Families
December 9, 2024 – Blue Star Families, the nation’s fastest-growing military and Veteran family support organization, congratulates the House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel on the unveiling of the landmark Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 following months of negotiations between the House and Senate.
Blue Star Families Marks 15 Years with New $25 Million Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies
Blue Star Families (BSF), the nation’s fastest-growing military family support organization, announced a $25M investment from Craig Newmark, philanthropist and founder of craigslist, to dramatically expand its proven chapter-based community model across the nation.
Blue Star Families’ Tennessee Chapter Receives Grant in Recognition of Veterans Day
Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest Chapter-based military and Veteran family support organization, received a $35,000 grant for the Tennessee Chapter from Arconic Foundation. The funding will enable the Tennessee Chapter to increase member outreach throughout eastern Tennessee and support events aimed at combating food insecurity and promoting healing and career readiness.
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…
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.
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…
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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.
