named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Blue Star Mothers Outreach
Support network for mothers of active-duty service members, providing emotional and material support
Care Package Drive
Organizes and distributes care packages to deployed U.S. troops, funded and assembled through community donations
Veterans Memorial Events
Hosts commemorative events honoring veterans and active-duty service members in Ontario County
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 2 activities
- Host gatherings and support events for veterans and military familiesHosts monthly dinners for active military, veterans, and their families on the third Wednesday of each month and holds regular support meetings at Veterans Park in Bloomfield, NY, from September through June; also organizes community events such as the annual Christmas tree decoration in Kershaw Park with veteran participation and refreshments.
- Provide practical and emotional support to veteransOffers a homelike gathering space with a working garden for veterans, supplies interview clothing, and raises funds to support treatment for wounded service members to help them return to a more normal life.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Facilitate membership for military mothers and familiesOffers full membership to mothers and stepmothers of currently serving or honorably discharged service members across all branches including active duty, reserve, guard, and merchant marine, and associate membership to other family members and friends of service members.
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Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
- Send care packages to deployed troopsSends care packages containing home comforts, cards, letters, and special-request items to deployed soldiers; examples include shipments to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion in Afghanistan and the 28th Combat Support Hospital, as well as holiday-themed packages like "Party in a Box" and Christmas trees distributed through chaplains or support centers.
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Financial and Emotional Support for Bereaved Families 1 activity
- Support families of fallen service membersProvides gold star banners, comfort items such as a book of writings and hymns, and memorial bears and blankets to children who have lost a parent in military service; also connects families with Gold Star Mothers of America resources.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Educate on military service symbols and traditionsProvides historical education about Blue Star Banners and their color symbolism (blue for serving, silver for wounded, gold for deceased, black for POW/MIA), and offers guidance on the proper use and respectful handling of remembrance poppies.
- Recognize and support VA hospital staffProvides tokens of appreciation such as Valentine's Day thank-you events for employees at the Canandaigua VA Hospital in recognition of their support to veterans.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$36K
Contributions & grants$34K94%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$300%
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expenses
Total expenses$38K
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balance sheet
Total assets$53K
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Net assets$53K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -29.6%
relationships · 55
Who they work with
- 2/A 2-15 Field Artillery Partner — Received three boxes of snacks and supplies from Blue Star Mothers NY#1.
- 28th Combat Support Hospital Partner — Received a care package from Blue Star Mothers NY#1 for distribution among soldiers in Afghanistan.
- 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion Partner — Recipient of 21 care packages from Blue Star Mothers NY#1 while stationed in Afghanistan.
- 379th Air Expeditionary Wing Partner — Received donations of care packages and trees from Blue Star Mothers NY#1 for distribution to airmen.
- 4th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron Partner — Received care packages, toiletries, snacks, and letters from Blue Star Mothers NY#1.
- Ajs Bravehearts, Inc. Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- American Legion Post 256 Ladies Auxiliary Partner — Provided a $200 donation to support the mailing of care packages to Marines in Afghanistan.
- American Red Cross Armed Forces Partner — Offers medical services to active duty, veterans, reservists, and their families nationwide
- Armed Services YMCA Partner — Provides educational, recreational, social, and religious support to the military community
- Blue Star Mothers of America Network — Chapter member of the national Blue Star Mothers of America organization.
- Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Network — Member chapter of the national Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. organization.
- Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Network — PRIDE OF ONTARIO COUNTY BLUE STAR MOTHERS INC is part of the broader Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. network, operating as a chapter under its national structure.
- Blue Star Riders Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Canandaigua Lodge 1844 Elks Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Casualty Assistance Officers Partner — Works with Casualty Assistance Officers to provide support to families of fallen military members.
- City of Canandaigua Government — Grants permission annually to decorate the town Christmas tree in Kershaw Park for the Light of Love event.
- Disabled American Veterans Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Fallen Patriot Fund Partner — Accepts donations to support families of service members who died in combat
- Finger Lakes Dental Care Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Finger Lakes Homes for our Veterans Partner — Provides no-cost vacation opportunities at lakefront properties in the Finger Lakes Region for veterans and their families
- First United Methodist Church Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Fisher House Partner — Supports families of service members receiving treatment at military and VA hospitals
- Gold Star Mothers Dept of NY Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Gold Star Mothers of America, Inc. Network — Sister organization; provides additional support resources for families of fallen military members.
- Great American Insurance Company Partner — Paid postage for 12 care packages and mailed over twenty packages themselves to support troops in Afghanistan.
- Homes for Our Troops Partner — Assists injured veterans by building or adapting homes for handicapped accessibility
- Honeoye Hemlock American Legion Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Isa Air Base Partner — Received care packages from Blue Star Mothers NY#1, with recognition from base leadership for boosting morale.
- Knights of Columbus CO 1445 Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
- Lake Cumberland Blue Star Mothers Partner — Contributed funds or items to support the organization's activities
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collaborative Crisis Support with Military Channelsmethodology: collaborative_family_supportBy collaborating with Casualty Assistance Officers, the organization delivers timely emotional and material support to families of fallen service members, because formal coordination with military support systems ensures rapid, respectful, and comprehensive care during acute grief.
- Morale Support via Care Packagesmethodology: morale_support_through_care_packagesBy sending care packages to deployed troops, the organization provides emotional encouragement that complements physical supplies, because receiving personal support from home reinforces psychological well-being and morale during deployment.
- Mutual Support Through Structured Activitymethodology: mutual_support_through_activityBy organizing structured group activities among mothers of deployed service members, the organization reduces anxiety and improves emotional resilience, because shared experience and active engagement foster peer-based coping and psychological support.
- Proactive Homefront Family Supportmethodology: proactive-family-supportBy conducting proactive outreach and information-sharing, the organization strengthens support for military families during deployment, because timely access to resources and community connection mitigates isolation and enhances family resilience.
- Symbolic Remembrance as Public Educationmethodology: symbolic_remembrance_educationBy using historical symbols like the Blue Star Banner and poppies, the organization cultivates public respect and national remembrance for military service and sacrifice, because tangible traditions make abstract contributions visible and emotionally resonant, thereby strengthening civic awareness and support.