Community & Connectedness
The 2023 Military Family Lifestyle Survey reveals that only 41% of military families feel a sense of belonging in their local community.
You can be an important part of raising awareness and helping to welcome military and Veteran families. Learn more about how you can get involved below:
Blue Star Outposts
Blue Star Outposts are innovative community solutions that lay the groundwork for future Chapters and expand the impact of Blue Star Families proven programming. Anyone living in an Outpost community can do their part to support military families!
Blue Star Welcome Week
Blue Star Welcome Week is a nationwide campaign to build a better sense of belonging and community for all of us. Together with our Blue Star Partners and local neighbors, we are solving specific challenges for military and Veteran families.
Blue Star Chapters
From coast to coast, Blue Star Chapters aim to provide a sense of belonging through virtual and in-person support in the form of exclusive events and resources.
Blue Star Museums
The Blue Star Museums program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and museums across the United States. The program offers free admission to more than 2,000 participating museums, including children’s museums, art museums, history and science museums, zoos, and nature centers.