Blue Star Families of Ohio: A New Chapter is Beginning
By Sierra Martinez | Senior Manager, Digital Marketing & Innovation
We have exciting news to share! The Blue Star Families Dayton & Southwestern Ohio Chapter has officially expanded to serve military and veteran families across the state of Ohio and has become the Ohio Chapter!
What began in 2020 as Blue Star Families Dayton with 500 households quickly expanded to Blue Star Families Dayton & Southwestern Ohio, reaching 4,500 households over time. Today we have grown into a community of nearly 10,000 military-connected households, allowing us to serve all Ohio military and veteran families in the Buckeye State!
Whether you are active duty, National Guard, Reserve, a veteran, caregiver, spouse, parent, child, or loved one, you belong here.
Our statewide expansion creates new opportunities to:
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Volunteer and make a difference in military-connected communities
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Partner with Blue Star Families of Ohio to support local families
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Get involved in programs, events, and initiatives across our great state
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Connect with other military and veteran families in your community
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Listen, Share, Partner, and Act to help strengthen Ohio's military-connected community
If you are local and haven't joined the Blue Star Families Ohio Chapter Community yet, now is your chance! This is the best way to stay connected, discover opportunities, meet other military-connected families, and find resources and events in your area.
You can join the group here.
We kicked off this exciting new chapter during our Salute & Support: Block Party for Blue Star Families & Neighbors, bringing military families, veterans, community partners, volunteers, and neighbors together to celebrate the strength of our community.
Thank you to everyone who joined us, supported the celebration, and helped make this moment possible.
Enjoy the photos below from our celebration!
We are excited to listen, share, partner, and act with communities across the Buckeye State.
Ohio, we're just getting started!