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Our Mission
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., Maine Chapter ME3, is a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to supporting all veterans, military members, and their families.
Core Pillars of Our Mission
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Supporting the Troops: Sending care packages, writing letters, and providing morale and necessities to deployed service members.
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Aiding Veterans: Volunteering at VA hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics, and welcoming returning veterans home.
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Honoring Fallen Heroes: Supporting Gold Star families and preserving the memory of those who have died in service.
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Uniting Military Mothers: Providing friendship, emotional support, and shared understanding to mothers and family members navigating the challenges of military life.
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Promoting Patriotism: Fostering community service, civic duty, and respect for the U.S. Armed Forces.
Upcoming Events
Join our Maine Chapter for local gatherings, community support events, and workshops dedicated to our military families and veterans.
Support & Resources
VA Benefits Guide
Emergency and Crisis Support
Family Resources
Gold Star Mothers of America, Inc., Maine Chapter
Comprehensive information on health care, disability compensation, and retirement benefits for veterans.
For 24/7, confidential crisis support for veterans and their loved ones, dial 988 then press 1.
Support for spouses, children, and dependents including financial counseling, education grants, and housing assistance.
Providing support to mothers whose sons or daughters have given the ultimate sacrifice while in service to the United States, or as a result of that service.
Become a Member
How To Join Blue Star Mothers of America
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. is a nonpartisan, nonsectarian, nondiscriminatory and non-profit organization.
Blue Star Mothers Regular Membership (Voting)
Open to women who fulfill a mothering or legal guardian role for a service member or veteran.
*Eligible Roles: Birth mothers, adoptive mothers, stepmothers (if step-relationship began before the child turned 13), foster mothers, grandmothers, and female legal guardians.
*Child's Service: Must have a son or daughter currently serving or honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserve units, or Merchant Marines.
*Dues: Requires an annual membership fee (typically around $30 per year). Active status is required to vote or attend national conventions.
Blue Star Associates (Non-Voting)
Anyone can join for free! A spouse, sister, brother, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, or friend of someone who is serving, or has been honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States. Services included are the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserve Units, and the Merchant Marines.
QUESTIONS? We'd love to hear from you.