• American Blue Star Mothers – Mothers who now have, or have had, children serving in the military, non-profit service organization supporting each other and our children while promoting patriotism. For more information visit them online at www.bluestarmothers.org.
• American Gold Star Mothers – This is an organization of mothers whose sons or daughters served and died that this world might be a better place in which to live. For more information visit them online at www.goldstarmoms.com.
• American Supports You – America Supports You, a nationwide program launched by the Department of Defense, recognizes citizens’ support for our military men and women and communicates that support to members of our Armed Forces at home and abroad. Visit http://www.americasupportsyou.mil.
• Bereaved Parents of the U.S.A. – Bereaved parents is a national non-profit self-help group that offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved be they bereaved parents grandparents nor siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings. To learn more visit http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/.
• Families United – Families United for Troop and Their Mission is a not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. They are a grassroots coalition of Gold Star and Blue Star families. It provides a means for our Gold Star Families, who have lost loved ones in the defense of the United Stated, to find solace in each other’s company. Learn more at http://www.familiesunitedmission.com/.
• Gold Star Family Support & Helping Unite Gold Star Survivors (HUGSS) – was established to create programs to address the needs of all families who suffer the loss of a Soldier. HUGSS provides programs for adults, teens and children. More information can be found at http://www.goldstarfamilysupport.org/.
• Gold Star Fathers – Supports parents of fallen Soldiers. Learn more at http://www.goldstardads.org/.
• Gold Star Siblings – WAR Siblings Helping WAR Siblings. Gold Star Siblings, Inc. is a group of siblings, who have had brothers or sisters, KIA in any war. Our group is non-partisan and a non-political organization. For more information visit them online at www.goldstarsiblingsinc.org.
• Gold Star Wives of America – Support spouses of Servicemembers who died while on active duty or from service connected disabilities. Call 1-888-751-6350 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) Monday – Friday for more information visit them online www.goldstarwives.org.
• MilitaryHOMEFRONT- The official Department of Defense web site for reliable Quality of Life information designed to help troops and their families, leaders and service providers. To learn more, visit www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil.
• Military Widows Gazette – The Military Widows Gazette gives legislative new and information regarding benefits for the widows of military career men. For more information visit them at http://www.military.com/benefits/survivor-benefits/survivor-support-organizations.
• National Military Families Association - Educate military families concerning their rights, benefits and services available to them and to inform them regarding the issues that affect their lives. For more information visit them online www.nmfa.org.
• Operation Homefront – Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to U.S. troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home. A nonprofit 501(c)3 founded after September 11, Operation Homefront leads more than 2,500 volunteers in 26 chapters nationwide. Learn more at http://www.operationhomefront.net/index.asp.
• Operation One Family – This California program supports and connects families of fallen Soldiers through a partnership with Rotary. Learn more at http://www.operationonefamily.org.
• Project Compassion – Project Compassion is a way to say “Thank you” to those American servicemen and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for America — and for the loved ones they have left behind. For no fee, Kaziah will paint an original oil on canvas portrait of your fallen loved one for the immediate family. Learn more at http://www.heropaintings.com/kzindex.aspx.
• The Compassionate Friends – The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees. Learn more at their website at http://www.compassionatefriends.org/.
• The National Society of Military Widows (SMW) – serves the interest of women whose husbands died while in active military duty, of a service- related illness, or during disability or regular retirement from the armed forces. For more information visit them online at www.militarywidows.org.
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) – Provides a wonderful support network for the surviving families of those who have died in service to America. For more information visit them online at www.taps.org or call 1-800-959-TAPS (8277) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Veterans’ Widows International Network, Inc. – Formed to help support Veterans and retiree widows across the country. For more information visit them online at www.vetsurvivors.com or call 303-693-4745.
• Widows Information and Consultation Service – WICS services include answering questions re: handling your estate, handling your emotions, finding new directions for your life and coping with problems. It offers an ongoing support group. For more information visit them online www.nw-seniorsonline.org/widow.html.

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Information provided by the Army Long Term Family Case Management- U.S. Army Human Resources Command