Elizabeth Dole Foundation

For #veterans with #PTSD, navigating summer activities can be a challenge. Our Board Chairman and former VA Secretary Bob McDonald recently shared some resources and insights on the VA blog. Read his thoughts here: https://bit.ly/45W57Id

The first of our Hidden Heroes Appreciation Games is happening this weekend, July 13! ⚾️🧢 We are looking forward to honoring our #HiddenHeroes and #HiddenHelpers who dedicate themselves to caring for our wounded warriors. Thank you to Maryland Department of Veteran Affairs and the Maryland Stadium Authority for your partnership and helping us celebrate our #hiddenheroes. Register for tickets here! https://lnkd.in/er9kVb_P

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation would like to wish everyone a happy #IndependenceDay! 🇺🇸 During your celebrations, take time to thank those who have served and sacrificed for our great nation,including our #hiddenheroes and #hiddenhelpers, who keep life going behind the scenes for our veterans and service members long after they return home. 🇺🇸

📣UPDATE📣 The Virginia House and Senate leadership thankfully reached an agreement to repeal the precedent setting unwelcome changes to the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Program(VMSDEP) that would have made attending college a financial uncertainty for this vulnerable community. Thanks to our partners, the grassroots efforts of Virginia military families, and Friends of VMSDEP for their hard work to achieve this significant step forward. We look forward to monitoring the vote on July 18! 👏

While Senator Dole’s tireless efforts for military caregivers have led to important and measurable change in the past 10 years, her history of public service goes back decades. Throughout July, join us in celebrating Senator Elizabeth Dole’s birthday! 🎂 Please join us in wishing her a wonderful birthday and sending a personal message: https://lnkd.in/eMhi3GNX

I was deeply moved by the “Children of War” segment that re-aired last night on 60 Minutes that features the important work of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation in supporting military and veteran families. The story serves as a reminder that the cost of war isn’t always visible, and millions of families, importantly children, are making sacrifices for our freedoms every day.   I'm proud to serve on the Board of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. The work of the foundation is critical to the health and wellbeing of our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers. As an association that exists to serve the military community and their families, USAA is committed to lifting these organizations up to ensure veterans and their caregivers have timely access to the resources they need to take care of our nation’s wounded, ill and injured veterans. Watch the story here: https://lnkd.in/gzRbYmGk

We are proud to partner with the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs and the Maryland Stadium Authority to present Hidden Heroes Appreciation Games. ⚾️🧢 Join us in cheering on the Bowie Baysox and Southern Maryland Blue Crabs at two home games. We are looking forward to honoring our #HiddenHeroes and #HiddenHelpers who dedicate themselves to caring for our wounded warriors.

The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has partnered with 30 other organizations representing veterans, caregivers, survivors, and their families to express our concern about the potential national precedent that recent changes to education benefits in Virginia might set if enacted. The House of Delegates fortunately voted to repeal the changes on Friday and the Senator will consider the same today at 2 pm! Read the letter of support here. 👉 https://bit.ly/4bmvKap Blue Star Families National Military Family Association Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services PsychArmor Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce Our Military Kids SEALKIDS, Inc Military Family Advisory Network Women Marines Association Navy SEAL Foundation Student Veterans of America Service Women's Action Network (SWAN) Jewish War Veterans of the USA The Independence Fund Partners in PROMISE Camp Corral Project Sanctuary No Greater Sacrifice Operation Homefront Soldiers' Angels Special Forces Shield Maidens Travis Manion Foundation Wounded Warrior Project Steven Schwab

Important news for our community of Veterans, their Caregivers, and family members who are dealing with cancer. Thank you Dr. Shereef Elnahal and team U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for this announcement and for your leadership.

Tonight, 60 Minutes is re-airing "Children of War" featuring the incredible story of Liz Rotenberry and her family, which reminds us all the importance of mental health support for military and veteran families. Senator Dole and CEO Steven Schwab sat down with Scott Pelley to discuss the work of the Foundation and our efforts to support #HiddenHelpers. Tune in @ 7pm ET on CBS or Paramount+. As #PTSDAwarenessMonth comes to an end, we want to remind you that you are not alone. If you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of PTSD, please reach out to the NAMI HelpLine https://bit.ly/3VLcVYx *This episode may contain sensitive content, including conversations around suicide and images of combat, which some viewers may find triggering or upsetting. Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, press 1 (text 838255)