Mission: We are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans. We support each other and our children while promoting patriotism. Our organization focuses on our mission every single day and will never, ever, forsake our troops, our veterans or the families of our Fallen Heroes.
About Us: Blue Star Mothers was nationally chartered in 1960. Our local Blue Star Mothers of Kinzua PA203 was founded in 2019, and we have worked to not only develop the organization, but also to make ourselves known in the community through our service and commitment to support Active- Duty Military, Reservists, and Veterans. Blue Mothers of Kinzua had a very productive year in 2024. We sent care packages to our active-duty military who either reside in Warren County, or have families in Warren County, as needed. We honored graduating seniors that made the decision and sacrifice to join the Armed Forces, and we will be honoring 2025 graduates who have enlisted on May 10th. We have implemented the Hometown Heroes program as evidenced by the flags seen flying on the streets of downtown Warren. One of our biggest projects in the last two years has been our Wreaths Across America event. Last year we had seven cemeteries that worked with us to place wreaths on veterans’ graves to honor the service and sacrifices they made for our country. We visited and provided activities and supplies for over 75 veterans in Warren County Nursing Homes. We continue with our current projects and fundraising, and sponsor events that involve our community to both recognize and support our Veterans and Military of Warren County.
Critical Needs/Projects:
One of our primary projects is the development of a Veterans Recreation Center, called “The Hangar.” The Blue Star Mothers of Kinzua PA203, as part of their ongoing commitment to supporting local veterans, have listened to their needs and concerns, and we have made it our goal to create a space where they can have peer to peer camaraderie, participate in activities both within the center and outings outside of The Hangar, and programming that will be provided for their specific needs such as Post Traumatic Stress, loneliness, depression, and isolation. The Hangar would create a sense of community within the center to help each veteran know that their concerns matter, and that we hear them. The Hangar promotes the sense that they matter to our community. Initial work has already begun, and we look forward, with your support, to bring this project to fruition.
Another event is our President’s Project. Each year, our President creates a project for Blue Star Mothers of Kinzua to support our military or veterans. This year we are having a Blue Christmas in July event on July 13th. We will be hosting 100 veterans and their guests at no cost to them, using our fundraising dollars, where we will recognize the selfless service, their dedication to our country, and the sacrifices they made. This will be held at Timberhaven at Cable Hollow Golf Course.
Contact: Skyla Govier – President
Name: Blue Star Mothers of Kinzua PA 203
Address: P.O. Box 324 Warren, Pa. 16365
Phone: 814-230-0804
Email: Bluestarmotherspa203@yahoo.com
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