We are a service organization that provides support to active duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, and are available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong. One of the by-products of being together is that we are a support group for families whose loved ones are currently serving in all branches of the military. We send care packages to our troops; work in the community to promote troop awareness through parades & informational presentations, etc… Everyone is welcome to attend!
History of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.
On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking mothers of servicemen to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st, 300 mothers came to the Durant Hotel in Flint, MI. Captain George H. Mains, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of the first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad, a permanent organization would be formed. On February 6th, the organization was reported on the congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960, Congress chartered the organization. Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during wartime. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and their country. In recent times we have begun to grow. Being attacked on our own soil, once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home, proclaiming pride in the fact we have children protecting our freedom.
On January 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking mothers of servicemen to return the coupon after filling it out. The following February 1st, 300 mothers came to the Durant Hotel in Flint, MI. Captain George H. Mains, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of the first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1000 responses from the ad, a permanent organization would be formed. On February 6th, the organization was reported on the congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960, Congress chartered the organization. Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during wartime. The organization waned in size over the years but has held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and their country. In recent times we have begun to grow. Being attacked on our own soil, once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home, proclaiming pride in the fact we have children protecting our freedom.
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