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5 Things MilFams Loved About Blue Star Summer Camp 2020 (the Home Edition)

August 24, 2020

This summer was anything but traditional. With in-person camps and activities postponed or canceled, we knew we wanted to step up the virtual fun and offer a way to bring…

USAA Provides Assistance to Military Families Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

August 20, 2020

ENCINITAS, CA – Today as part of a historic commitment by USAA’s Military Family Relief Initiative, Blue Star Families will receive $500,000  to assist military and families during these challenging…

The Laurie M. Tisch Illumination Fund Supports Blue Star Families

August 12, 2020

We’re always looking for ways to expand our reach to further empower military families and create vibrant communities of mutual support across the country. But we can’t do that without…

August 2020 Newsletter

July 31, 2020

2 New Chapters Sponsored by CSX! We have two upcoming virtual Chapter launch events—one in Dayton (August 17 – 21), and one in Tampa (August 24 – 28). Stay tuned…

Childcare Policy

July 17, 2020

<< Policy Child Care It truly takes a village so military families can successfully complete any mission that comes with serving our country. Child care options can often assist with…

Health & Wellness

July 16, 2020

<< Policy Health & Wellness The health and wellness of military and Veteran families is central to sustaining the future of American defense capabilities and our All-Volunteer Force. However, the…

Financial Security

July 15, 2020

<< Policy Financial Security According to the Department of Defense, active-duty military members and their families relocate, on average, once every two to three years-typically across state lines or overseas.…

Policy

June 23, 2020

Policy Policy at Blue Star Families: Translating data into understanding, and understanding into action. Blue Star Families’ 2022 Policy Priorities are informed by research we conducted in the past two…

CSX’s Pride in Service Initiative Receives Gold Halo Award

June 22, 2020

In 2018, CSX launched Pride in Service, a signature initiative to support and recognize military, veterans and first responder service members and their families. The initiative was quickly embraced by…