Contra Costa Blue Star Moms, Concord

11/7/14

Contra Costa Blue Star Moms (Chapter 20) is a local organization for mothers and fathers who have children serving in the US Armed Forces.  They promote patriotism through the support of active duty military and volunteer work with veterans organizations.

They send care packages twice a year to our deployed servicemen and women. You may provide them the address of a loved one and their "end of deployment date" and they will send a package in their next mailing (one is coming up in December, for the holidays!)

The group meets for social support, as well as meeting for sewing groups. If you don't know how to sew you are still welcome to join and learn! They make quilts for the babies of military families in need and also personal-size quilts for the severely wounded.

In celebration of Veteran's Day 2014 and in an effort to raise awareness and show support for our many local veterans, CC Blue Star Moms is hosting a 5K/10K Walk/Run at Hillcrest Park in Concord on November 8, 2014.  I will be one of the happy volunteers helping with the race at one of the two aid stations.  All registered participants will receive a dog tag finishers' medal (and a great t-shirt!) Post-race snacks and drinks will be provided.

They are a non-political, non-discriminatory group who work together to support local families and veterans. More information about their care packages and where you can donate requested items and money for postage is available on their website.