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2024 in Review: Blue Star Families Celebrates 15 Years of Impact and Explosive Growth

December 16, 2024

2024 was a year for the books at Blue Star Families! We not only celebrated our 15th anniversary of making a real impact for military and Veteran families, but we also experienced explosive growth, including the opening of a brand new Chapter in Puget Sound and the launch of several new programs aimed at supporting military families and ensuring they have what they need to thrive in their communities!

15 Years Strong: Blue Star Families’ Annual Celebration Honors Supporters and Champions

November 26, 2024

  Blue Star Families is celebrating 15 years of helping military families thrive and find belonging in their communities! This is a huge milestone for our organization, and we’re proud of the impact we’ve made over the years. From providing critical resources to fostering a sense of connection, Blue Star Families continues to support and…

Blue Star Families Marks 15 Years with New $25 Million Gift from Craig Newmark Philanthropies

November 22, 2024

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.

Celebrating Thanksgiving: Fun Activities for Military Families Away from Home

November 15, 2024

By Jillian Johnson Many military families find themselves separated from their loved ones during the holidays, which can be especially tough. When a service member is deployed, those feelings of loneliness and longing really hit home. The holiday season often magnifies that desire for connection, making it all the more important to find creative ways…

Our History: Overview

November 13, 2024

Our History Blue Star Families helps transform America’s understanding of military families, aiming to create a stronger foundation for the the All-Volunteer Force. Through groundbreaking research, modeling what right looks like, and mobilizing powerful coalitions of support, we are on a mission to change the way America supports its military. When a diverse group of…

Military Families Stand Guard for Democracy: New Survey Reveals ‘State of Democracy and Corruption’ as Top Issue

November 4, 2024

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

November 1, 2024

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 of its fifth annual celebration, Blue Star Welcome Week, running September 21—29, 2024. This week-long…

A Spooktacular Night Under the Bats with Blue Star Connect Outdoors

September 30, 2024

Spooky season is upon us, making it the perfect time to get outdoors and learn about some of the creatures that often haunt our imaginations. Last week in San Antonio, Texas, Blue Star Connect Outdoors hosted a bat-viewing event at Bracken Cave Preserve, where participants had the chance to witness the largest bat colony in the United States take their nightly flight!

Blue Star Welcome Week: Coming to a Community Near You!

September 13, 2024

What does feeling welcome look like for you? Is it being greeted at the door by your spouse after a long day of work? Maybe it’s finding a local café where the barista remembers your name and your usual coffee order, or being invited to your neighbor’s barbecue.