Campaigns & Programs
Our programs provide military and veteran caregivers with the support they need and engage individuals, organizations, and communities alike to get involved and make a difference.
Areas of Impact
At the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, we are dedicated to four areas of impact:
- Delivering direct support
- Building caregiver inclusive communities
- Transforming national systems of care
- Advocating for policy and legislation that impacts our community of caregivers
Hidden Heroes Campaign
The Hidden Heroes Campaign is the flagship public awareness campaign of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation bringing vital attention to the untold stories of military and veteran caregivers and seeking solutions for the tremendous challenges and long-term needs they face.
Hidden Helpers Coalition
The Hidden Helpers Coalition is a national alliance made up of public and private sector organizations seeking to uplift the voices of military and veteran caregiver children, teens, and young adults and enhance the services and support available to them.
Campaign for Inclusive Care
The Campaign for Inclusive Care (CIC) is a strategic joint initiative between EDF and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to transform the culture of care at VA to be fully inclusive of caregivers from day one of the care journey.
Face the Fight
Face the Fight is a collaborative effort of corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and veteran-focused organizations charged with raising awareness and support for veteran suicide prevention, founded by USAA.
Dole Caregiver Fellowship
The Dole Caregiver Fellowship is an immersive multi-year leadership experience, focused on building community and support across all 50 states. There are over 290 Fellows representing what a caregiver looks like and helping others self-identify in the process. Dole Caregiver Fellows represent all eras, relationships, injuries, wounds, and illnesses.
Mental Wellness
Launched in 2023 following two years of development, Mental Wellness at EDF provides military and veteran caregivers with safe, supportive, virtual spaces to connect with their peers through structured workshops and thematic care groups organized around shared life experiences.
Financial Wellness
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation has teamed up with partners like the Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation and The USAA Educational Foundation to create resources to empower caregivers on their financial wellness journey.
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