Get Involved
Military-connected families need our support!
We've included some ways you can get involved and connected with your local military community. You can be an important part of raising awareness and helping to welcome military and Veteran families during Welcome Week and all year long.
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Business & Restaurant
Support from local businesses and restaurants helps military families feel welcomed and included. These entities are a main source of community engagement, connection, stability, and exploration. In addition, military members feed into the local economy, benefiting businesses in the area.
Business & Restaurant Resources
Welcome Note (Blank)
Gift Tags
22 Ways to Welcome a Military Family
White Evergreen Logo
Reverse Color Evergreen Logo
Yellow House Icon
Blue House Icon
Yellow Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue Reverse House Icon
Blue Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue House Icon
Full Color Evergreen Logo
Evergreen Logo – Facebook/Instagram Social Graphic
Evergreen Logo – Generic Social Graphic
Welcome Week Flyer
Postcard
Bannerstand (32×80)
Bookmark
Yard Signs
Welcome Sign
Civilian Supporter
Military families need the support of their civilian neighbors and to know they care. From posting a message of welcome on your neighborhood message board to hosting a block party, no gesture is too small when it comes to helping military families feel they belong.
Civilian Supporter Resources
Block Party Toolkit
Block Party Flyer / Invite Template
Welcome Note (Blank)
Gift Tags
22 Ways to Welcome a Military Family
White Evergreen Logo
Reverse Color Evergreen Logo
Yellow House Icon
Blue House Icon
Yellow Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue Reverse House Icon
Blue Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue House Icon
Full Color Evergreen Logo
Evergreen Logo – Facebook/Instagram Social Graphic
Evergreen Logo – Generic Social Graphic
Welcome Week Flyer
Postcard
Bannerstand (32×80)
Bookmark
Yard Signs
Welcome Sign
Community Organization
Through participation in Blue Star Welcome Week, you will help military families feel connected in the communities where they live and serve through encouraging military families to shop at local businesses, participate in community events, and connect with community members.
Community Organization Resources
Welcome Note (Blank)
Gift Tags
22 Ways to Welcome a Military Family
White Evergreen Logo
Reverse Color Evergreen Logo
Yellow House Icon
Blue House Icon
Yellow Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue Reverse House Icon
Blue Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue House Icon
Full Color Evergreen Logo
Evergreen Logo – Facebook/Instagram Social Graphic
Evergreen Logo – Generic Social Graphic
Welcome Week Flyer
Postcard
Bannerstand (32×80)
Bookmark
Yard Signs
Welcome Sign
Library
As a community hub, libraries have an amazing potential to get involved! Libraries act as central locations for community building, engagement, inspiration, and knowledge — welcoming places for newcomers, like military families, who are looking to connect with opportunities and resources
Library Resources
Welcome Note (Blank)
Gift Tags
22 Ways to Welcome a Military Family
White Evergreen Logo
Reverse Color Evergreen Logo
Yellow House Icon
Blue House Icon
Yellow Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue Reverse House Icon
Blue Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue House Icon
Full Color Evergreen Logo
Evergreen Logo – Facebook/Instagram Social Graphic
Evergreen Logo – Generic Social Graphic
Welcome Week Flyer
Library Info Kit
Postcard
Bannerstand (32×80)
Bookmark
Yard Signs
Welcome Sign
Local Government
Show military families you value their contributions to your community by issuing a proclamation or hosting an event to welcome them. Military families live in every zip code across the country and are looking to be involved citizens of their communities.
Partner Organization
Be a part of Blue Star Welcome Week by hosting a gathering, providing a discount, or organizing a hiring event for military spouses and Veterans. Those are just a few of many opportunities to get creative in welcoming military families to your community!
Partner Organization Resources
Welcome Note (Blank)
Gift Tags
22 Ways to Welcome a Military Family
White Evergreen Logo
Reverse Color Evergreen Logo
Yellow House Icon
Blue House Icon
Yellow Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue Reverse House Icon
Blue Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue House Icon
Full Color Evergreen Logo
Evergreen Logo – Facebook/Instagram Social Graphic
Evergreen Logo – Generic Social Graphic
2023 Impact Report
Welcome Week Flyer
Partner Info Kit
Postcard
Bannerstand (32×80)
Bookmark
Yard Signs
Welcome Sign
School
Schools are a main source of community engagement, connection, stability, and exploration. As a result, schools present a great opportunity for military-connected families and individuals to get involved with the community around them and create stable connections of inclusivity.
School Resources
Blue Star Families: The Military Child Experience (Infographic)
Welcome Note (Blank)
Gift Tags
22 Ways to Welcome a Military Family
Schools Info Kit
White Evergreen Logo
Reverse Color Evergreen Logo
Yellow House Icon
Blue House Icon
Yellow Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue Reverse House Icon
Blue Reverse House Icon
Bright Blue House Icon
Full Color Evergreen Logo
Evergreen Logo – Facebook/Instagram Social Graphic
Evergreen Logo – Generic Social Graphic
2023 Impact Report
Welcome Week Flyer
Postcard
Bannerstand (32×80)
Bookmark
Yard Signs
Welcome Sign