Blue Star Deals
January 2021 Newsletter
PCS Prep with Lauren Lauren, a certified professional organizer and Army spouse, took over our Facebook page to give her best organizing tips and tricks for #PCSPrep. Watch her video…
Read moreMillions of Americans Face Food Insecurity. The Biden Administration Must Make Helping Them a Priority
As 2020 draws to a close, and as we break bread with our loved ones this holiday season, we might consider turning our thoughts and prayers towards our neighbors who…
Read moreNew Initiative to Tackle Racial Inequality Faced by Military Families
The nonprofit Blue Star Families recently debuted a million-dollar Racial Equity Initiative to diversify the military- and veteran-service organization communities and ensure that military families of color feel connected, included,…
Read morePark City American Legion Post Lays Wreaths at the Graves of Veterans
Members of the Park City American Legion chapter laid wreaths at the graves of veterans at the Park City Cemetery. “Remember, Honor, Teach” is the motto of the national Wreaths…
Read moreHonoring Service Members at Starbucks this Holiday Season
2020 has been quite the year. While we all knew the holidays would likely look different this year, one thing hasn’t changed: Many military families are once again spending the…
Read moreHere’s how Fort Bragg is helping struggling military families during COVID-19 pandemic
Initially, Rachel Szabo was hesitant to seek help from the Armed Services YMCA’s food pantry on Fort Bragg after she lost her job in July. After all, she said, she’s…
Read moreWhy are military families showing up at food banks?
Even a year ago, more than one out of 10 military families said they were having trouble getting enough food. The pandemic has added to the problem and food banks…
Read moreNew program aims to study impact of racial inequality on military families and veterans
An advocacy group kicked off a $1 million initiative Wednesday to study the impact of racial inequality on military families and veterans. “The military community is not immune to the…
Read more$1 million initiative aims to address racial inequities to improve lives of military families
As a four-star general weeks away from retirement, Larry Spencer pulled into one of two general officer parking spaces in front of the gym at Bolling Air Force Base in…
Read more$1M initiative aims to address racial inequities for military families
As a four-star general weeks away from retirement, Larry Spencer pulled into one of two general officer parking spaces in front of the gym at Bolling Air Force Base in…
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