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Blue Star Families is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting military families. The organization was founded in 2009 by military spouses Kathy Roth-Douquet, Laura Dempsey Schmiegel, Vivian Greentree, Ph.D., Stephanie Himel-Nelson,  Heidi DiEugenio, and Pamela Stokes Eggleston. The organization's stated mission is to "empower military families to thrive by connecting them with their civilian neighbors - both people and organizations - to create strong communities of support."

About Blue Star Families

According to the organization, "Blue Star Families is the nation's largest grass-roots military family support organization, with a mission to support military families to improve military readiness. Its distinctive approach builds stronger communities around military families through knowledge and programs that address the unique needs of those who serve. Blue Star Families' nationally recognized surveys and analysis give military families an important voice that informs policymakers and its military family programs. It uses the power of its collective resources and cross-sector collaborations to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of members of military families to strengthen the troops, their families, and our nation as a whole."

Board of Directors

The current CEO and President of the Board of Blue Star Families is Kathy Roth-Douquet. Board members include LTG (Retired) Gwendolyn Bingham, Lt. Gen. (Retired) Chris Bogdan, Whit Cobb, Staff Sergeant (Retired) Charles Eggleston, Nada Stirratt, Todd Finger, Jennifer M. O'Connor, Brian Tucker, Brianna Keiler, Val Nicholas, Larry Spencer, John G. Vonglis, and Noeleen Tillman. Emeritus board members include Sheila Casey, Constance Milstein, Steve Hilton, and Craig Newmark.

Blue Star Families Notable Moments

In 2022, BSF received a $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott. It is the largest donation ever received by the organization.

In March of 2023, BSF chair Sheila Casey stepped down to become the Executive Director of Joining Forces, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden's initiative to support military families and veterans. Dr. Biden launched Joining Forces with Michelle Obama in 2011.