Military Family Support Groups
Blue Star Mothers of America — Organized to unite the mothers of those who are serving or have served in the military, Blue Star Mothers was first organized in 1942 and helps to support military families while promoting patriotism.
Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana—Chapter #1 — Originally founded as Mothers of Military Servicemen & Women to aid in the support of military families with loved ones deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, this group of dedicated ladies became the state's first chapter of Blue Star Mothers of America and now serve the Baton Rouge metro and surrounding areas.
Blue Star Mothers of
Louisiana—Chapter #2 — This group of dedicated ladies serve the Terrebonne, Lafourche, and
St. Mary parish areas. NEW!!!
Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana—Chapter #3 — These ladies serve East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Pointe Coupee parishes and the surrounding areas. NEW!!!
Blue Star Mothers of Northeast Louisiana—Chapter #4 — This group of dedicated ladies serve throughout North Louisiana. NEW!!!
Blue Star Mothers of Louisiana—Chapter #5 — These ladies serve Lincoln Parish and the surrounding areas. NEW!!!
American Gold Star Mothers, Inc. — Founded in 1929, this group is composed of American mothers who lost a son or daughter in the line of duty in the Armed Forces of the United States of America or its Allies, or died as a result of injuries sustained in such service. They offer support to the families of fallen military servicemen and women, to veterans and their dependents, and promote patriotism wherever possible.
Gold Star Siblings — A support group for the brothers and sisters who have lost a sibling to war.
Gold Star Wives of America — An organization of military widows/widowers whose spouse died while on active duty or from service-connected disabilities. This military survivors organization has been serving war widows from all conflicts and service-connected disabilities since it was founded in 1945.
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