Blue Star families is the official beneficiary of the ACF11.  All profits will be donated to this wonderful organization which supports families of servicemen and women serving overseas.

If you'd like to learn more about BSF or to make a donation directly, please go to www.BlueStarFam.org or check out their local efforts at the California Blue Star Families Facebook page?

SO WHY Blue Star Families???

In 2010, ACF Co-Founder John Heinsen had the honor to participate in a Department of Defense program called the JCOC (Joint Civilian Orientation Conference).  An important part of this program is for everyday Americans to meet the brave service men and women who are serving in the Middle East and around the world to keep us safe at home.

One of the people John met was First Sergeant Phelps of the 82nd Airborne, stationed in Fort Richardson, Alaska.  Like John, Sgt. Phelps is 40 with three kids.  Unlike John, Sgt. Phelps has been deployed three times overseas and is currently leading troops in Afganistan.  Meeting Sgt. Phelps made a lasting impression and inspired John to bring awareness and support to the families left at home and the sacrifices they face every day.