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COVID-19 Vaccine Letter from Wounded Warrior Project, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Open letter from Wounded Warrior Project and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to Secretary Wilkie requesting COVID-19 vaccine distribution for severely… December 21, 2020 The Honorable Robert Wilkie Secretary of Veterans Affairs Washington, D.C. 20420-0001 The Honorable Christopher C. Miller Acting Secretary of Defense Washington, D.C.…
Open Letter Regarding Vaccine Distribution for Military and Veteran Caregivers
Open letter from Senator Elizabeth Dole to local and state officials urging them to prioritize military and veteran caregivers in… Dear state and local leaders, We, at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, hope this finds you and your families safe and healthy during these challenging times.…
Emergency Relief Funding for Military Caregivers
Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Provide Hope in time for the Holidays with Emergency Relief… Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation Provide Hope in time for the Holidays with Emergency Relief Funding for Military Caregivers Washington,…
Open Letter to SVAC
Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Tester, On behalf of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the 5.5 million military and veteran… Chairman Moran and Ranking Member Tester, On behalf of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers, thank you for allowing…
Tom Hanks joins Elizabeth Dole Foundation to honor Tim McGraw in star-studded tribute to Military Caregivers emceed by TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie
Celebrities Adam Driver, Joe Mantegna, Darius Rucker, Hilary Swank, Jocko Sims, Nico Santos and Wilson Cruz narrate military caregiver stories… Celebrities Adam Driver, Joe Mantegna, Darius Rucker, Hilary Swank, Jocko Sims, Nico Santos and Wilson Cruz narrate military caregiver stories in virtual program WASHINGTON, D.C.…
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces Tim McGraw as third Tom Hanks Caregiver Champion Award Recipient
Country Music Star Tim McGraw will be honored during the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s virtual Heroes and History Makers Event on… Country Music Star Tim McGraw will be honored during the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s virtual Heroes and History Makers Event on October 20 Washington, DC…
Military Stories Told Through Play
Military Stories Told Through Play…the Heart of a Child By: Lorie A. Hanna Years ago, I found one of our… Military Stories Told Through Play…the Heart of a Child By: Lorie A. Hanna Years ago, I found one of our daughters setting up a scene…
Press Release - September 22nd
Elizabeth Dole Foundation and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Expand Emergency Veteran Caregiver Respite Program Nationally with Wounded Warrior Project… Elizabeth Dole Foundation and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Expand Emergency Veteran Caregiver Respite Program Nationally with Wounded Warrior Project Gift Wounded Warrior Project’s $1…
Elizabeth Dole Foundation expands leadership team naming new Vice President
Elizabeth Dole Foundation expands leadership team naming new Vice President Neil Sumilas joins the Foundation as Vice President of Operations … Elizabeth Dole Foundation expands leadership team naming new Vice President Neil Sumilas joins the Foundation as Vice President of Operations Washington, DC (September 8, 2020) –…
Respite Relief Program
Elizabeth Dole Foundation and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Launch Emergency Veteran Caregiver Respite Program with CareLinx $1 Million Donation… Elizabeth Dole Foundation and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Launch Emergency Veteran Caregiver Respite Program with CareLinx $1 Million Donation Washington, DC (August 4, 2020)…
Exclusive C3 Episode Recap
A few months ago, when we realized the profound impact COVID-19 would have on the population of military and veteran… A few months ago, when we realized the profound impact COVID-19 would have on the population of military and veteran families we serve, we knew…
Military Kids Virtual Talent Contest is Live!
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Creates New Talent Opportunity for Military Kids Talent show will spotlight America’s military kids and celebrate… The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Creates New Talent Opportunity for Military Kids Talent show will spotlight America’s military kids and celebrate their unique talents Washington, D.C.…
Comment Letter on Proposed PCAFC Regulations
On May 6, 2020, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation submitted comments to the new proposed regulations for the VA Program of Comprehensive… On May 6, 2020, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation submitted comments to the new proposed regulations for the VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers.…
Introducing our 2020 Dole Caregiver Fellows
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces 2020 Class of Dole Caregiver Fellows Military caregivers from across the nation selected to represent their… Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces 2020 Class of Dole Caregiver Fellows Military caregivers from across the nation selected to represent their states and advocate on behalf…
New Digital Series for Military Caregivers
Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Launch Web Series for Military Caregivers “Caregiver Community… Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Wounded Warrior Project, and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Launch Web Series for Military Caregivers “Caregiver Community Connection (C3)” addresses urgent…
A Call To Caregiving
By: Meg Swanson, military caregiver from Connecticut Is there anything more thrilling than getting a notification on social media… By: Meg Swanson, military caregiver from Connecticut Is there anything more thrilling than getting a notification on social media that a friend has tagged…
Alarming new data reveals urgent military caregiver needs
EDF Leads Response to COVID-19 Impact on Military & Veteran Caregivers Following Alarming Survey Findings Responses from nearly 1,000 military… EDF Leads Response to COVID-19 Impact on Military & Veteran Caregivers Following Alarming Survey Findings Responses from nearly 1,000 military caregivers show decreases in caregiver…
Caregiver Needs During COVID-19 Crisis
New survey by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation unveils most critical needs of military & veteran caregivers during COVID-19 crisis Download… New survey by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation unveils most critical needs of military & veteran caregivers during COVID-19 crisis Download the full survey report here:…
PCAFC Improvements and Amendments under the VA Mission Act of 2020
Executive Summary: New Regulations for VA Caregiver Program March 2020 “PCAFC Improvements and Amendments under the VA Mission Act of 2018”… Executive Summary: New Regulations for VA Caregiver Program March 2020 “PCAFC Improvements and Amendments under the VA Mission Act of 2018” On March 6, 2020, the…
COVID-19 - Tips for Military and Veteran Caregivers
Embrace the ambiguity — acknowledge the “not knowing” and hold on to what you do know. There are ways to… Embrace the ambiguity — acknowledge the “not knowing” and hold on to what you do know. There are ways to mitigate our risk, and…