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Blue Star Families
Non-profit Organizations
The mission of Blue Star Families is to strengthen military families and connect America to the military.
About us
Blue Star Families (BSF) is a national, nonprofit network by and for military families from all ranks and services, including active duty, National Guard and reserves. Wherever American military families go, Blue Star Families ensures connection, support, and empowerment to thrive in every community, across the nation, and around the globe. Founded by military spouses in 2009, the organization has engaged tens of thousands of volunteers and served more than 1.5 million military family members annually, including wounded and transitioning service members and their loved ones. Free BSF worldwide membership includes military spouses, children, parents, and friends, as well as service members, veterans, and civilians. For more information, please visit bluestarfam.org.
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http://www.bluestarfam.org
External link for Blue Star Families
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Encinitas
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2009
- Specialties
- Military family programs, Military child programs, Military spouse career programs, Caregiving programs, Advocacy, Research, Policy, Military Families, Military Spouse Careers, and Military
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Encinitas, us
Employees at Blue Star Families
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Karla Ballard
Future of Work -Blockchain - Cultural Architect
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Michael Kang
VP of Analytics and Technology
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George Jagodzinski
CEO @ Intevity | Digital Consultancy | Host, “Evolving Industry Podcast” | Helping Tech-Forward Leaders Drive Digital Transformation
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Vin Duncan
CFO, Blue Star Families
Updates
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From Cashier to Career: Leslie’s Journey with The Home Depot When Leslie joined The Home Depot in 2015, she was just looking for a job. What she found was a career that moved with her — from Virginia to North Carolina to California. When companies like The Home Depot understand and support the unique needs of military spouses — like making sure jobs transfer smoothly from one duty station to the next — spouses like Leslie can feel confident that their income and career growth stay on track, no matter where military life takes them. Read how Leslie turned a cashier job into a career — and learn how our #BlueStarCareers team can help you take your first step toward a job with a military-friendly company like The Home Depot. 👉 https://bit.ly/3U1FIYx #MilitarySpouseCareers #BlueStarFamilies #TheHomeDepot #4Plus1Commitment #MilitaryLife #HiringOurHeroes
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Blue Star Families is pleased to share that CT Moss, MBA is stepping into a new role within our organization as Director, Learning & Fellowship Programs! CT is now a part of our Human Resources team and will be leading employee learning and development across the organization. From onboarding to ongoing training, she’ll be helping the entire BSF team grow and thrive. Congratulations, CT! We can't wait to see the impact we know you’ll make! Kathy Roth-Douquet Brian Whiting Lindsay Knight, PhD Noeleen T. Vin Duncan Maria Tedford
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We're excited to share an opportunity to lead storytelling and engagement for one of the most impactful organizations serving military families. Our friends at Blue Star Families are looking for a Vice President of Communications and Brand Marketing. Here's your chance to shape narrative, drive connection, and elevate a mission rooted in service, community, and belonging. https://lnkd.in/es_989v6
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Parents of active-duty service members — this one’s for you! We know military life comes with its own set of challenges, and sometimes it helps to talk with others who truly get it. That’s why Blue Star Families is hosting a laid-back virtual get-together on July 30, 2025, at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT for parents of active-duty service members. No pressure, no formal agenda — just a chance to connect, share your experiences, and let us know what kind of support you need as a parent. If you’ve been on this journey for a while or are just starting, we want to hear from you. Sign up and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/44YkHTo
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As a partner of NGA, Blue Star Families is building the Do Your Part Toolkit — the first resource of its kind to help states better support military-connected residents. This established toolkit is already empowering leaders to take action — and the momentum is building. Stay tuned as we prepare to announce our next Do Your Part state next week! 👏 We applaud outgoing NGA Chair Governor Jared Polis (CO) for the successful Let’s Get Ready! initiative — a bold step toward transforming education and opportunity. We’re proud to have been the only military family organization in the room, ensuring military voices were heard. From conversations about the future of education, AI, the economy, and health, the event was an inspiring reminder of the incredible good our Governors do every day on our behalf. Looking ahead: 🔹 We're excited to support Governor Kevin Stitt (OK) as incoming NGA Chair. His initiative, Reigniting the American Dream, provides an opportunity to recognize military and civic service at the heart of resilience and opportunity as we look ahead to America’s 250th birthday next year. 🔹 We congratulate Gov. Wes Moore (MD) as incoming Vice Chair — a longtime champion for our community, the Co-Chair of our Do Your Part State Initiative. 📸 Bonus: The opening reception at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum was a stunning kickoff (photos below!). A special thank you to NGA Executive Director Bill McBride for his partnership and leadership. Together, we can build a future where every military family feels a sense of belonging — but only if we Do Our Part. #DoYourPart #NGASummerMeeting #MilitaryFamilies #BipartisanLeadership #BlueStarFamilies #NGA Mark Cuban, Linda McMahon, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Dr. Jason Furman, Dr. Arthur Laffer, Sharon McMahon, James Shubert, Governor Bill Lee, John Ballenger, Jennifer Akin, Kathy Roth-Douquet, Timothy Blute, Jessica Davenport, Rory (Brosius) Martin, Craig Newmark
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#BlueStarFamilies joined forces alongside Make-A-Wish® Illinois, United States Marine Corps, and GATX to help grant a wish for Jamaria, a young boy from Lincoln, Illinois, living with a life-threatening nervous system disorder. Jamaria’s heroes are the U.S. Marines — and on Friday his dream of experiencing the strength, tradition, and pride of the Corps came to life at a private ceremony at Willis Tower. He was honored by the Silent Drill Platoon, the Quantico Marine Band, and the greater Marine Corps community. This unforgettable event is part of Marine Week Chicago, celebrating the 250th birthday of the Marine Corps. Moments like this remind us why community matters — and how even one wish can inspire hundreds. 💙 Thank you to everyone who helped make #JamariasWish a reality. #DoYourPart is made possible by Craig Newmark and Craig Newmark Philanthropies.
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Understanding your VA rating and benefits shouldn’t be confusing — and now, it doesn’t have to be. Join #BlueStarFamilies and AARP for our next On Watch session — a two-week Q&A and live webinar where VA experts and veteran advocates from Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) will answer your most pressing questions like: 👉 How do I get my initial VA rating? 👉 What documents do I need to apply or update my claim? 👉 Can my rating change over time? 👉 What if I don’t receive a rating — am I still eligible for benefits? July 28–August 15: Drop your questions in The Neighborhood and get answers directly from VA experts, the VFW, AARP, and others. August 7 | 7 PM ET: Join the 45-minute live webinar for real-time answers, guidance, and resources! Let’s make sure you and your family get the benefits and support you’ve earned. Register and join the conversation: https://bit.ly/3IFKIzp #Veterans #MilitaryFamilies #VABenefits #Caregivers #AARP #BlueStarFamilies #OnWatchLive #TransitionSupport
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On behalf of 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬, we extend our heartfelt thanks to our partners for recognizing 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐚 𝐕𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐲 and for their unwavering support of our nation’s veterans. Your commitment to uplifting veteran talent and valuing the skills they bring to the civilian workforce makes a lasting impact. By creating career opportunities, and championing meaningful employment, you're helping build a future where every veteran is seen, heard — and hired. Yesterday, we brought together incredible partners and military-connected talent for a special Blue Star Careers event in honor of National Hire a Veteran Day. Thank you to everyone who joined us to connect, learn, and take action to support veteran employment. Want to learn more about these amazing partners and the career resources they offer? Join our Blue Star Careers community in the Neighborhood and start exploring today. 👉 https://bit.ly/4hWpk5P Laura G. Ben Porter, General Assembly, Ellen White, BioMed Realty, George Darby III, CPR, CVR, PerScholars, Michael Robinson, Veteran Staffing Network, Rachelle Wolford, The Manufacturing Institute - MI The Adecco Group #NationalHireAVeteranDay #VeteranEmployment #MilitarySpouseCareers #BlueStarCareers #HireVeterans #MilitaryConnectedTalent Lindsay Vicky Elizabeth Rae I. Louise Kristen Aurora
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📍 Chapters are where connection comes to life. At our latest Big Ideas session, we explored how Blue Star Families Chapters are strengthening local support for military and veteran families — and what’s next as we grow. We currently have 13 active Chapters across the country and are planning to launch 11 more in the coming years. Our CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet, summed it up best: “What we found is that people who attend chapter events want to come back and attend again — and people who hear about them want to know when we can bring one to their city.” A huge thank you to our partners who joined us in the conversation and continue to support our chapter work: Wondros, National University, NationSwell, Edelman, United Airlines, and so many more! Ready to get involved? Join us in The Neighborhood or reach out to learn how your organization can support a chapter near you: thebsn.org Lindsay Knight, PhD Courtney A. Sanders Nick Cericola Mark David Milliron Ashley Saville Meg O'Grady Val Nicholas Jamiliyah Foster Curran Reuschlein #BlueStarFamilies #MilitaryFamilies #CommunityBuilding #BlueStarImpact