Blue Star Mothers of New Hampshire
Chapter 1

"As an American asked to serve, I was prepared to fight, to be wounded,to be captured and even prepared to die, but I was not prepared to be abandoned."
(Former POW Eugene "Red" McDaniel -
Source: VVnW POW/MIA Page)

POW/MIA VIGIL
EVERY THURSDAY @ 7:00 PM
HESKY PARK MEREDITH, NH

For more information ~ Northeast POW/MIA Network

The Chaplain’s Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) is there to assist the families of service personnel, regardless of branch and provides temporary financial assistance to families in need.  The Chaplains Emergency Relief Fund "CERF" is a 501c3 [Tax ID# is available upon request] and is managed by New Hampshire National Guard Chaplains. 

99.5% of the contributions made reach the military families in need.  Grants provided to families are considered a gift and do not have to be repaid.  The majority of grants given to families are for significant needs such as housing, utilities, auto repairs and medical expenses. 

In the last 3 years, the CERF has helped 310 families with their urgent and pressing needs through the generosity of New Hampshire citizens, Churches, Family Readiness Groups, Corporations and Businesses from all over of New Hampshire.

For more information contact Susan Peterson at (603) 548-8787

got heroes? Tee are made of Gildan 6.1 ounce 100% cotton   

Sizes:
Small, Med., Lg, XLG, 2XL, 3XL and cost $15.00/each. $10.00 if you are a military family.

100% of the proceeds goes to benefit the CERF

"got heroes" tee's are available by contacting: Blue Star Mom

YELLOW  RIBBON  CAMPAIGN

Yellow ribbons have almost disappeared and many that remain are worn and faded.   
Has American Pride faded like our ribbons ?  

Displaying yellow ribbons is one of the ways we can show respect for our  troops and their families.  

It takes so little on our part to display yellow ribbons, yet it means so much to our troops.  
 
Work in your neighborhood and community to put up more yellow ribbons for our troops to see.  

This is a great way to say "Thank You" to the troops returning home and "Come Back Soon" to the ones being deployed.

When you purchase your Ribbon from a military group ALL monies go to supporting the troops! If you need to replace your Yellow Ribbon email us Blue Star Mothers of NH

Military Parent Support Groups

Your child is in the Military, Now what do you do?

You are invited to join one of the many Military Family Support Groups

Concord

2nd Wednesday of the month ~ 6:30-8:30 PM
National Guard Armory, Concord, NH

Share your stories, hardships and accomplishments with
other military Moms and Dads.

There’s a shoulder to cry on if you need it, a pat on the back
for your reached goals if you want it, and great ideas to make it
through your child’s service years.

All Branches Welcome!!

If you are interested and have questions contact:
Bea at: beate.picknell@us.army.mil



Manchester Military Parents Group

3rd Wednesday of the month ~ 6:00-8:00 PM
Manchester National Guard Armory
Come join us as we support each other and learn how to
support our children

Katy @ doublebluestarmom@hotmail.com

Central NH Military Parents Group

3rd Tuesday of the month

6 - 8:00 pm

Meredith Community Center
One Circle Drive

Contact: Connie @ coconutcongo@aol.com
or call 359-5130.

Keene Area Military Family Support

Date: 3rd Thursday of the Month.

Time: 6:30-8:30pm

Place: Red Cross Building Court St. Keene, NH

For further information contact:

Elaine @ keenemilitaryfamilysupport@gmail.com
or call 313-1806

North Country Military Parents Support Group

When: 2nd Thursday of the Month

Time: 7:00-8:00pm

Where: Gorham Public Library
35 Railroad Street, Gorham, NH

Any questions feel free to contact Tammy Messineo @ 466-1071

Email: blanchawk@aol.com

We are a support group of families who have soldiers in all branches of the Military. Some are deployed, getting ready to deploy, or are back from deployment. We are here to help you get though all these stages of deployment. Come join us any 3rd Thursday of each month.