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Partner Event Submission

Participate in Blue Star Welcome Week by hosting an event with your organization!

It can even be an event that is already scheduled. However, for it to be shared on our website, it must take place between September 23rd - October 1st, 2023, and be offered free of charge for military families.

Ready to join us to ensure military families feel welcome in YOUR community? Complete the following interest form, and a member of our team will be in touch.

Blue Star Welcome Week
Event Ideas

If you are a community organization…

  • Host a community dinner for military families
  • Organize a park meet-up
  • Invite families to participate in park/beach clean-ups
  • Orchestrate a walking tour of the city

If you are a library…

  • Invite families to your weekly story hour for kids
  • Host a library open house for military families

If you are a school…

  • Invite military families to a special open house/dinner
  • Host an appreciation/recognition breakfast for military kids

If you are a local business…

  • Offer a discount day for military families
  • Host a fundraiser day (% of proceeds on a given day go to Blue Star Families and supporting military families)
  • Host a hiring event for military spouses