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"My fellow citizens of the world ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man." John F. Kennedy
 Chapter of the National Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc
to the
Modesto/Central Valley
Blue Star Mothers
& Families
Support Site
If you are a Proud Parent, family member or a servicemember that needs any type of assistance please email us! We are here for you!
We are an organization of mothers, fathers, family members and friends
who have loved ones currently serving or that have served
in the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
We come together to share our worries, our pride
and our devotion to our troops.
We have monthly meetings where we can ask questions,
voice our concerns and brainstorm ideas to remind the community to
support the troops.
We support today’s active military and veterans through various projects.
We work with gratitude and love, to show our children
and all soldiers’ past and present, that we appreciate their service.
We proudly display the Blue Star Flag, whose history dates back to
World War I,
in our windows
when we have a loved one currently serving
OUR THREE GOALS
Are to:
1. Support Our Troops!
2. Support the Families of our Troops-
Emotionally and any other way necessary
3. Support Our Veterans-
Those returning from combat, and those that have served before them.
Proud Recipients of the Stanislaus County Chapter of the American Red Cross
"ARMED FORCES EMERGENCY SERVICE AWARD 2005"
OUR MAY EVENT VIDEO
OUR VIDEO OF 2006 in Review
Guestbook
Meetings & Membership
Will be hosting , for the 4th year, in conjunction with
The America Supports You FREEDOM WALK
is a NATIONWIDE walk of remembrance and support.
In Remembrance of the victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the Pentagon, Twin Towers, and Flight 93 over Pennsylvania, and Support of the many American men and women in uniform, past and present, WHO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM.
PLEASE JOIN US !
Our walk will BEGIN in Modesto at 10 AM- SEPTEMBER 14, 2008, on the corner of Sisk and Standiford. We will walk North on Sisk to Pelandale. On Pelandale we will walk EAST to Dale Road. Turning right on Dale Road, we will walk SOUTH to Standiford. Our last right turn will be onto Stadniford and finishing where we began.
This will be an approximate 4mile walk. If you are unable to make the entire walk, that is ok, meet us along the route. We encourage EVERYONE to participate!
Bring your signs of support for our troops!
OUR
CALENDAR
OF UPCOMING EVENTS
AND IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Visit us on My Space:
www.myspace.com/mcvbluestarmothers
OUR EFFORTS CONTINUE!
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!
"Sending 10,000 Thank You's to the Troops Campaign"
Please gather Thank You's for us to send
to Iraq and Afghanistan!
Please email us for more info: modesto.bluestarmothers@yahoo.com
We ACCOMPLISHED Our goal for 2007 :
WE SENT over 500 care packages
filled with goodies, supplies, and support messages from the Central Valley!
We educated the public on showing positive support to Our Heroes that are currently serving or that have served, and our Wounded Warriors.
We encouraged students, citizens and organizations to show their support by collecting goods, and writting letters to those in a combat zone.
If you would like to have a Modesto Blue Star Mother come and speak at your school, business or organization, or if YOU would like to help
please email for more info:
modesto.bluestarmothers@yahoo.com
We sent out over 700 boxes of LOVE from the Cenral Valley in 2006!
For our Deployed Heroes:
LIST OF SUGGESTED ITEMS
Anytime drop off locations:
Oakdale
2469 Rainwood Drive
Turlock
2462 Arabian Way
2305 E. Marshall St.
Stanislaus County American Red Cross
1230 Sixth Street Modesto
523-6451
VERY Important Information
Specializing in FREE Readjustment Counseling for
combat veterans and their family
866-496-8838
Three Gifts You Can Give Returning Veterans
The National Center
for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
info for family members of combat veterans
Coping When a Family Member
HAS BEEN CALLED TO WAR
The Defense Department has established
a "one stop" place to go whenever service members
or family members need assistance with any kind of problem.
Family members include parents, siblings,
spouses and their children.
We have personally called,
and they will help ANY family member
who needs to talk, counseling and/or needs information.
This is a great resource!! Please use it!
You can call 24/7 & 365 days a year
1-800-342-9647
SUPPORT "HUGS TO OUR TROOPS"
DEC 2008
Modesto/Central Valley Blue Star Mothers & Families
P.O. Box 79 Hilmar, CA 95324 209-410-2467
We are a non-profit 501c3 organization.
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