Our history begins in 1942, when Captain George H. Maines conceived the idea to form such a group and took to the newspaper to request mothers to complete and send in coupons identifying themselves as mothers of service men.

An overwhelming response gave rise to forming a permanent organization and within a short period of time, Blue Star Mother chapters were formed in 9 states and the selfless acts of service flourished. In June, 1960, Congress chartered this Organization.

Middlesex County Blue Star Mothers received our Charter on March 1, 2008. There were 8 Founding mothers of CT3 and by the end of 2008 we had more than doubled in size. Today CT3 has grown into an active, vibrant chapter that continues to serve active duty service men and women, military families, veterans, and Gold Star Mothers.  We lend our support wherever there is a need to be filled.  We proudly display the Blue Star Mothers service banner for our children serving in the Armed Forces.

FOR OUR KIDS

~ Send birthday cards to our Military kids.
~ Send care packages to those deployed.
~ Support the Veteran organization Boxes to Boots with donations and packing boxes.

FOR OUR VETERANS

~ Set up booths at community events to provide cards and materials for people and kids to sign/make thank you cards for our Veterans.
~ Set up events/ holiday parties for our hospital-bound Veterans at the John Levitow Healthcare Center.
~ Work with Quilts of Valor to honor our Veterans by identifying participants, attend Wrapping Events, and make quilts.
~ Participate in Wreaths Across America in our own communities and support purchasing wreaths for Trees of Honor in Middletown.
~ Work with organizations such as High Hopes Equestrian Center, DAV, VFW, American Legion, and The Elks to make connections for Veterans and programs.
~ Set up in public places Missing Man Tables and provide education to remember POWs and MIAs.
~ Honor Flights to send off and welcome home our Veterans able to go to Washington DC to visit all the Military sites.
~Deliver Girl Scout Cookies from the Cookies for Heroes Program to Veterans and First Responders.
~Participate in the VAVS organization/events at the West Haven VA.

FOR OUR ACTIVE MILITARY AND VETERAN FAMILIES

~ Award a scholarship to a graduating High School Senior with an active duty or veteran parent.
~ Present Graduation Cords to graduating High School Seniors choosing to join the Military.

FOR OUR GOLD STAR MOTHERS

~ Make Quilts of Comfort to give to our Gold Star Mothers upon the loss of their child.
~ Attend the Wall of Honor Ceremony in Hartford with our Gold Star Mothers.
~ Attend, assist, and support Gold Star Mother, Kathy Cross as her personally designed cards are prepared to be mailed to VA Hospitals across the country.
~ Attend and support Gold Star events such as their Annual State Meeting, Gold Star Mother’s Day Tea, and the Heroes Tree Lighting.
~ Support Helen Keiser’s APK Charity events and the Eagle’s Nest Donation Store.

FOR OUR BLUE STAR MOTHERS

~ Monthly meetings to support, plan, and grow our Blue Star Community. We provide a welcoming place to talk about our kids and their/our Military experience.
~ Participate in Community Events such as Parades, Street Fairs and Military Shows to educate the public about Blue, Gold, and Silver Star Mothers/Families.
~ Plan and execute fundraisers to finance our Chapter’s events.
~ Support each other’s communities by placing a Blue Star Memorial Marker in their town.
~ Build camaraderie with craft/sew days to make items to sell at events and support QOV and Gold Star Mothers.
~ Holiday get-together at Mission BBQ.