About Us
Our Brief History
- 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 met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as the chair of this first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1,000 responses from the as to form a permanent organization.
- On February 6th the organization was reported on Congressional record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, California, Iowa, and Washington. In June of 1960 the organization was chartered by congress.
- Mothers volunteered throughout the tough times of World War II. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages, for soldiers and were working as part of homeland security during our times of war. The organization waned in size over the years but has been held together by mothers showing pride in both their children and country. In recent times we have begun to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil has once again started mothers hanging flags in their windows at home proclaiming pride in the fact that we have children protecting our freedom during a time of war.
- Our organization not only provides support for active-duty service personnel, promotes patriotism, assists Veterans organizations, but is available to assist in homeland volunteer efforts to help our country remain strong.
Our Mission
Our mission is governed by U.S. Code: Title 36; Section 943 which states: The purpose of the corporation shall be: to perpetuate the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces; the further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States; to educate our members and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information; to assist in veterans’ ceremonies, to attend patriotic rallies and meetings; to foster true democracy; to care for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation; to aid in bringing about recognition of the need of permanent civilian defense for each community and to ever be alert against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the United States from all enemies.
Preamble
“We, the Mothers of members of the Armed Forces of the United States of America, do unite to establish a permanent organization. Desiring to continue to be of service to our nation, we dedicate our time and our lives, if necessary, to the perpetuation of democratic government and are proud and honored that our sons and daughters have been chosen to serve their country.”
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- 147th Anniversary Open House11:00 am - 1:00 pmWednesday, October 14, 2026 – 7th Anniversary Open House – Albuquerque Fisher House @ 11am – 1pm , ...
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