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Caregiving During a Pandemic
Improving the Caregiver Experience During COVID-19 By Senator Elizabeth Dole & Paula Cobb The year of Covid-19 has caused stress,… Improving the Caregiver Experience During COVID-19 By Senator Elizabeth Dole & Paula Cobb The year of Covid-19 has caused stress, disruption, and pain for countless…
A Celebration of Service with the VA
A New Era of Support for Military and Veteran Caregivers, Family Members, and Survivors On February 24, the Elizabeth Dole… A New Era of Support for Military and Veteran Caregivers, Family Members, and Survivors On February 24, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation hosted the newly appointed…
National Caregivers Day
COVID-19 Won’t Slow Down Campaign to Empower Caregivers and Care Teams As part of our celebration of caregivers on National… COVID-19 Won't Slow Down Campaign to Empower Caregivers and Care Teams As part of our celebration of caregivers on National Caregivers Day, it’s important to…
Accessing COVID-19 Vaccine at the VA
10 Things You Need to Know About Accessing the COVID-19 Vaccine at the VA The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Department… 10 Things You Need to Know About Accessing the COVID-19 Vaccine at the VA The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and…
Inauguration Statement 2021
STATEMENT FROM CEO STEVE SCHWAB: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers our sincere congratulations to President of the United States Joe… STATEMENT FROM CEO STEVE SCHWAB: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers our sincere congratulations to President of the United States Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala…
VA Secretary Approves Recommendations from Veterans’ Families, Caregivers and Survivors Advisory Committee Chaired by Senator Elizabeth Dole
Since October 2017, the Veterans’ Families, Caregivers and Survivors Advisory Committee chaired by Senator Elizabeth Dole has been working to… Since October 2017, the Veterans’ Families, Caregivers and Survivors Advisory Committee chaired by Senator Elizabeth Dole has been working to advise the VA Secretary on…
Statement on VA COVID-19 Vaccination Plan for Family Caregivers
Important news from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination to family caregivers in the Program of… Important news from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding COVID-19 testing and vaccination to family caregivers in the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers…
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.…