Home of the Free
Because of the Brave
Our History
In June of 1960, Congress chartered the Blue Star Mothers of America as a Veterans Service Organization (VSO). Blue Star Mothers of Maricopa AZ, AZ7 was chartered in 2013. We have evolved to also provide support for active military and their families, promote patriotism, assist local veteran associations, volunteer with the VA Hospital in Tucson, AZ to help our country remain strong.
Our Mission
We are a 501 C-3 organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. To honor all men and women serving and who have served our country as members of all branches of the armed services.
Blue to Gold: this program honors the families of our Nation’s Fallen Heroes. A Gold star banner is available to every parent and surviving spouse of a military member who lost their life while serving our country. Please contact us at maricopaaz7@gmail.com to inquire.
Our Achievements
• Send “Care Packages from Home” twice a year to those actively serving.
• Collect items and donations throughout the year, to fill our care packages.
• Participate in the local events including parades, community events, flag raising ceremonies, and memorials.
• Provide support to each other when we feel uncertain of our loved ones.
• Wear RED (Remember Everyone Deployed) on Fridays to honor our Military Members.
• Support Active Military and Veterans needs.
• Present “Hero Homecomings” to welcome home our Military Members.
Take Action.
Donate.
Your monetary donation assists us in carrying out our mission to support our Active Duty Military and Veteran’s Service Organizations. We thank you for assisting us with sending these critical “Packages from Home”. Thank you!
Red Friday Shirts
You can buy a “RED Friday” T-Shirt to help support our cause, all proceeds go directly to our organization. Don’t forget to wear your RED Friday T-Shirt, every Friday, in support of all Military Men and Women currently deployed.
Join.
If you have a Son or Daughter that is currently active military, join our group to support all of our Military Men and Women. You can join by filling out an application on the National Website at Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.