Seattle, USA – August Interactive (AU) and Gold Star Gamers (GSG) are teaming up under the Gamers & Guardians initiative to raise funding and awareness to support mentorship, community, and epic gaming moments for children who have lost a military parent.
August Interactive, a leading innovator in interactive gaming solutions, and Gold Star Gamers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping kids who lost a military parent, are thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership. This collaboration aims to combine cutting-edge gaming technology with community-focused initiatives to create a more inclusive and accessible gaming ecosystem.
Gold Star Gamers is dedicated to supporting military surviving families through gaming. Through mentorship, salute-to-service initiatives, and esports programs, they have impacted thousands in the military community. By helping surviving military children pursue their passions and careers in gaming and technology, Gold Star Gamers continues to make a lasting difference.
The Gamers & Guardians biweekly stream will highlight title charity partner Gold Star Gamers along with other military-serving nonprofits. Kristin Wood, August Interactive CEO & Co-Founder, states, "Our mission at August Interactive has always been to expand the gaming experience to benefit those who play through innovation, authenticity, and creative fun. We are honored to bring this ethos to our partnership with Gold Star Gamers’ vital mission to create fun gaming experiences that support kids who have lost a military parent."
Martha Laughman, Co-Founder of Gold Star Gamers, adds, "This partnership with August Interactive is a natural fit for our community. Both of our organizations share a commitment to supporting and uplifting others through gaming. The opportunities August Interactive has provided—especially allowing our Gold Star children to participate in celebrity gaming streams—have been invaluable. We are incredibly excited for the Gamers & Guardians series and the impact it will have on our kids and the broader community."

Partnership Highlights
Collaborative Projects: Raise awareness for GSG mentorship programs and initiatives through high-quality, engaging gaming streams that foster community, raise awareness, and support the efforts for Gold Star Gamers.
Community Initiatives: Showcase and engage the military gaming community through storytelling, collaborative content pieces and events
This partnership signals a new chapter for both organizations as they work to shape the future of gaming for good. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming projects, events, and initiatives.
To bring Gold Star Gamers to your community go to Goldstargamers.org
To support our cause go to Goldstargamers.org/Donate
For more information on the partnership and what’s next for August Interactive head to augustinteractive.gg
Media Contact: Kate Ellner
Communication Lead, August Interactive
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