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Relationship Health Blog Series: Part 3
Finding a Daily New Normal By Jeannette Davidson-Mayer My day starts early while my love is snuggled warm and cozy… Finding a Daily New Normal By Jeannette Davidson-Mayer My day starts early while my love is snuggled warm and cozy in bed. As I crawl…
San Diego Kicks Off Inaugural Summit to Support Military & Veteran Caregivers
The City of San Diego and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Lead National ‘Hidden Heroes City’ Campaign San Diego – As… The City of San Diego and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation Lead National 'Hidden Heroes City' Campaign San Diego – As Hidden Heroes leads a national…
Relationship Health Blog Series: Part 2
Mom, Caregiver, Partner: A Changing Relationship With My Son By Dole Caregiver Fellow Rosie Babin Fourteen years into caregiving for our… Mom, Caregiver, Partner: A Changing Relationship With My Son By Dole Caregiver Fellow Rosie Babin Fourteen years into caregiving for our son, Alan, we still find…
2017 Dole Caregiver Fellows Announced
Military and Veteran Caregivers who Advocate for the 5.5 million Hidden Heroes caring for Wounded, Ill and Injured Veterans Washington, D.C.… Military and Veteran Caregivers who Advocate for the 5.5 million Hidden Heroes caring for Wounded, Ill and Injured Veterans Washington, D.C. —The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced…
Relationship Health Blog Series: Part 1
The Balance Between Caregiver and Wife By Dole Caregiver Fellow Megan Zimmerman Caregiver. Wife. Two words that describe who I… The Balance Between Caregiver and Wife By Dole Caregiver Fellow Megan Zimmerman Caregiver. Wife. Two words that describe who I am and what I do.…
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Announces Hidden Heroes 2017 Grant Recipients
Awards to Help 14 Nonprofits Expand or Create New Services for Caregivers Washington, D.C. – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, through… Awards to Help 14 Nonprofits Expand or Create New Services for Caregivers Washington, D.C. – The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, through its Hidden Heroes initiative, awarded…
Dole Caregiver Fellows' 2017 New Year's Resolutions
To kick off the New Year, the Foundation’s Dole Caregiver Fellows shared with us some resolutions that they have made… To kick off the New Year, the Foundation’s Dole Caregiver Fellows shared with us some resolutions that they have made for 2017. A new year…
5 Key Holiday Survival Strategies for Military Caregivers
By Dole Caregiver Fellow Jennifer Mackinday The last two weeks of the year is often the most stressful time of… By Dole Caregiver Fellow Jennifer Mackinday The last two weeks of the year is often the most stressful time of the year for our nation’s…
Ryan Phillippe Joins Hidden Heroes
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced that actor Ryan Phillippe (USA Network ‘ Heroes, a multifaceted campaign to expose the tremendous challenges and long-term needs… The Elizabeth Dole Foundation announced that actor Ryan Phillippe (USA Network ‘ Heroes, a multifaceted campaign to expose the tremendous challenges and long-term needs our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers face…
Dole Fellow Featured in WebMD's "Faces of PTSD"
2015 Elizabeth Dole Fellow Emily Emmons is featured in WebMD’s special report, “Faces of PTSD.” Read her interview where she… 2015 Elizabeth Dole Fellow Emily Emmons is featured in WebMD’s special report, “Faces of PTSD.” Read her interview where she shares her insights on caring…
Make Every Day Veterans Day
By Dole Caregiver Fellow Amber Oldfield On November 11th, every social media outlet will remind us all that it is… By Dole Caregiver Fellow Amber Oldfield On November 11th, every social media outlet will remind us all that it is indeed Veterans Day. Twitter, Facebook,…
Elizabeth Dole Foundation Establishes Hidden Heroes Fund for Military Caregivers
Washington, D.C., — In an ongoing commitment to award grants to non-profit organizations that serve military caregivers, the Elizabeth Dole… Washington, D.C., — In an ongoing commitment to award grants to non-profit organizations that serve military caregivers, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation today announced the creation…
Bringing Together Pre- and Post-9/11 Military Caregivers
By Dole Caregiver Fellow Jennie Beller My fervent wish is that we could get rid of the Pre-9/11 and Post-9/11… By Dole Caregiver Fellow Jennie Beller My fervent wish is that we could get rid of the Pre-9/11 and Post-9/11 caregiver classification system. I am…
Caregiving and Mental Health Awareness Month
By Dole Caregiver Fellow Kristi Williams Dumas My role as a military caregiver is one that emerged over time. My… By Dole Caregiver Fellow Kristi Williams Dumas My role as a military caregiver is one that emerged over time. My husband, Hal, is a veteran…
Steve Schwab and Laurel Rodewald talk #HiddenHeroes on Military Network Radio
Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: #HiddenHeroes: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation for Military Caregivers. Steve Schwab, the Executive Director,… Linda Kreter and Military Network Radio presents: #HiddenHeroes: The Elizabeth Dole Foundation for Military Caregivers. Steve Schwab, the Executive Director, and Laurel Rodewald, Programs Manager, at…
Hidden Heroes Library: Books for Military Caregivers
In collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Hidden Heroes campaign, Amazon created… In collaboration with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs for the Hidden Heroes campaign, Amazon created a comprehensive list of…
Tom Brokaw, Elizabeth Dole, Tom Hanks, Robert A. McDonald & 50 Military Caregivers Launch Hidden Heroes
An unprecedented campaign to honor and support military caregivers… Comcast NBCUniversal, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation and Its National Coalition of Partners Bring Vital Attention To the Untold Stories of Our Nation’s 5.5 Million Military Caregivers (Washington, D.C., September 27) – At the United States Capitol, Elizabeth…
"I Know a Hero When I See One," Tom Hanks in New PSA
“Military caregivers don’t often ask for help, but they deserve our support.” says Tom Hanks… Acclaimed actor, filmmaker and our Hidden Heroes Campaign Chair Tom Hanks brings vital attention to service of military caregivers in a new public service announcement. Hanks appears in the…
PsychArmor and Hidden Heroes: Courses for Caregivers
PsychArmor Institute has partnered closely with Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its Hidden Heroes campaign since its inception. Together, both groups… PsychArmor Institute has partnered closely with Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its Hidden Heroes campaign since its inception. Together, both groups strategized on ways to bring…
Hidden Heroes Cities
As part of this comprehensive national response, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign has taken its mission to communities… As part of this comprehensive national response, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign has taken its mission to communities across the nation through the…
