Empowering, supporting, and honoring military and veteran caregivers, our nation’s #hiddenheroes.
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Meet Lara, our Director of State Policy and Engagement!
Lara brings decades of policy experience & her own lived experience to her work helping strengthen resources & services for caregivers and their families.
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House Republicans have worked day-in and day-out to deliver for veterans and their families – the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act includes 60+ bipartisan bills – from improving community care scheduling to reducing the wounded warrior tax for disabled veterans.
@HouseGOP will always put servicemembers, veterans and their families first – full-stop.
More from @MilitaryOfficer on why we need H.R. 9237 ⬇️
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25 years ago today, our nation was changed forever.
We remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the families, friends and communities who continue to carry their absence.
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Alongside them were military families & caregivers who stood by their loved ones through deployment, injury, visible & invisible wounds, loss & the challenges of life after service.
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Meet Aspen, our Director of the Hidden Helpers Program!
Aspen helps bring the people, ideas, & partnerships behind the Hidden Helpers Program together to make a difference for military and veteran families.
Get to know more of the people behind our work: elizabethdolefoundation.org/…
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Football season is back, and with it come the moments that bring us together.
Game days, backyard catches, team colors and family traditions, what’s your favorite part of the season?
Let us know and tag your favorite team below 👇
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Meet Claire, our Operations Coordinator!
Claire plays an important role in keeping our work moving and supporting military and veteran caregivers.
Want to learn more about our team and impact?
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“I’ll never harden my heart, but I’ve toughened the muscles around it.”
For military and veteran caregivers who keep showing up through uncertainty, loss, change and the hardest days, Dolly Parton's words will always feel especially meaningful.
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We’re mourning the loss of Dolly Parton, whose extraordinary life was marked by generosity, compassion and a commitment to helping others.
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This #NationalWellnessMonth, make space for your well-being, too.
Our six-week virtual Caregiver Mental Wellness Workshop offers connection, practical skills, and space to prioritize well-being.
Register today: hiddenheroes.org/resources-o…
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Supporting #HiddenHelpers starts with understanding their experiences.
Our Supporting Children & Families: Navigating the Hidden Helper Journey workshop brought together leaders to elevate the voices of young caregivers and strengthen support for them and their families.
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📣 EDF Connect Exclusive
When Emma Heming Willis began sharing her family's caregiving journey after her husband Bruce Willis' diagnoses of aphasia and frontotemporal dementia (FTD), she gave voice to an experience so many caregivers know all too well.
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This conversation will dive into navigating caregiving, finding community, and caring for yourself while caring for someone else.
✨ Participation is exclusively available through EDF Connect, and registration is required.
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Don't wait until the last minute—register today so your account is active and you're ready to join us on August 20.
Have a question you'd love Emma and Karee to discuss? Leave it in the comments or send us a DM!
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Finding the right #military & veteran resources can be challenging.
Our Resource Hub brings trusted information & tools together in one place for #caregivers, #veterans, service members, families, & others across the military community.
Learn more: familyresourcehub.elizabethd…
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