About Us

History

On Jan. 22, 1942 the Flint News Advertiser printed a coupon asking Mothers of servicemen to return the coupon.. Feb. 1,1942, 300 mothers met in the Durant Hotel, in Flint Michigan. Captain George H. Maines, who had conceived the idea for this group, acted as chair for the first meeting. It was decided that after receiving 1,000 responses from the ad a permanent organization would be formed. This happened 5 days later on Feb. 6, 1942 and the organization was reported in the Congressional Record. Chapters then formed in Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, New York,Pennsylvania,Oregon, California, Iowa and Washington. In June of 1960 Blue Star Mothers of America was officially chartered by Congress. 

Mothers volunteered through the tough times of WWII. They worked in hospitals, train stations, packed care packages for Soldiers and were a working part of homeland security during times of war. The organization waned in size over the years, but has been held together by mothers showing pride in their children and country. In recent times we have begun to grow in strength. Being attacked on our own soil once again started mothers hanging Blue Star flags in their windows proclaiming pride in the fact that their children are protecting our freedom during times of war. 

We have nearly 6,000 members in over 200 chapters throughout the nation.  

Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers

History of Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America

Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America was cofounded by two local military moms, Kim Dionisio and Davida Schnebelen. They were looking to create a band of mothers that could support each other while also supporting our military past and present. The name Cape Fear Blue Star Mothers of America was chosen so the chapter could represent Brunswick, New Hanover & Pender counties. The first meeting was held in June 2021 and the chapter received their charter on July 26, 2021. The chapter was chartered with the most members in recent history! The membership has grown to nearly 50 members and all are welcome. In the first six months a lot was accomplished including holding a free PTSD seminar, hosting a benefit dance, sending care packages to troops overseas, attending Veterans Day ceremonies, holding a very successful fundraiser for Wreaths Across America and volunteering at the wreath laying and holding a flag retirement ceremony just to name a few events. We are also proud to be building relationships with other local organizations and we look forward to partnering with and supporting them in the future.

A Big Thank You to our supporters

American Legion Post 543, St. James

American Legion Post 545, Wilmington

Southport American Legion Post 551

VFW Post #10226 Oak Island

Bella Cucina Restaurant, Southport

Castucci’s Italian Restaurant, Southport

Joseph’s Italian Bistro, Southport

Shagger Jack’s Restaurant, Oak Island

Apple Annie’s Bake Shop, Wilmington 

Southport Ace Hardware

The Strizki Family

Jason Disbrow for Superior Court Judge
 
Barbara Williams Accounting
 
Clouser Law Firm
 
Rainwater Coastal Construction
 
Goldfuss
 
J. Satterwhite
 
Bachara & Bryan Dentistry
 

Premier Fitness Studio

Brunswick Republican Women’s Club

Southport Cheese Shoppe

High Tide Helicopters, Southport

Watertown Hair, Southport 

Karin Siebold, Massage Therapist, Southport

ReVive Massage Therapy, Southport

Color Me Carolina, Oak Island

Southport Chiropractic, Dr. Davies

Vision Square Eye Care, Southport

Yo’Sake Downtown Sushi Lounge

The CBD Medicinal Store
 
State Port Pilot
 
First Bank
 
Sebby’s Restaurant
 
College Hunks 
 
Barker & Canady
 
Troon
Focus Broadband
 
Emerge Ortho
 
Brunswick Surgery Center
 
Dosher Memorial Hospital
 
Riverbrook Builders
 
Lowes
 
UPS Store- Southport
 
Porch Conversions
 
Bug-N-A-Rug
 
The Agency of NC
 
All in Bloom
 
Walmart- Southport
 
Bianchi Brickyard
 
Evans Electric
 
Don Bullard Insurance
 
Spectrum Paint
 
Sacred Heart Ladies Guild
 
Hedgepeth Remodeling
 
Hagood Homes
 
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