Resources / Family Support
Gold Star Parent's Retreat
Fort Worth nonprofit founded in 2016 by Gold Star parents hosting an all-inclusive weekend retreat of healing and connection for parents of fallen service members — any branch, any cause of loss — with room, meals and entertainment covered for the entire weekend.
- Cost
- Free to attendees — 'We cover your room and meals and entertainment for the entire weekend' (goldstarparentsretreat.org); donor-sponsored
- Coverage
- Fort Worth, TX — annual retreat open to Gold Star parents nationwide (out-of-state guests coordinate travel by email) (Texas)
- Eligibility
- Parents of a service member who died while serving — any branch, any cause of death; retreats are RSVP-only
- Availability
- Annual retreat — 2027 date and location pending; RSVP/waitlist via GSPRTX@gmail.com
- Last Verified
- October 8, 2026
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