![]() ![]() ![]() That begins by encouraging our caregivers to raise their hands, become a part of our Hidden Heroes Caregiver Community – it’s why our partnership with the City of Dunedin is so important.” “But their needs are overwhelming, and as a country, we must come together to find helpful ways to support them in their life-long journey of care. “I have dedicated my life to this cause because I’ve seen first-hand the tremendous impact our nation’s 5.5 million military caregivers make in the lives of our veterans each and every day, in neighborhoods big and small,” said Senator Elizabeth Dole, Founder of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Individuals caring for someone who served, or those who wish to support the campaign can visit more information. “This is the first step in identifying military and Veteran caregivers and helps increase local awareness and support services,” said Vince Gizzi, Parks & Recreation Director. ![]() Commissioner John Tornga stated “It’s such a salute to not only our Country, but to how we perceive and how we wish to take care of our Veterans and their caregivers.” To now have the opportunity to honor and appreciate them through the Hidden Heroes campaign is a moment to be very proud of. The City Commission voted unanimously to approve Resolution 21-04 recognizing the City of Dunedin as a “Hidden Heroes” City. So if there‘s a way that we can offer Veteran caregivers some support, even if it’s just emotional support, I’m all in” said Dunedin Mayor Julie Ward Bujalski. I was a caregiver for both of my parents and it can be difficult and extremely isolating. “This partnership and ability to offer some services and resources to caregivers is a natural next step. Robert Swick as the committee voted unanimously in support of the Resolution and “Hidden Heroes” campaign.ĭuring the February City Commission meeting, the mayor and other commissioners expressed their support and appreciation for caregivers, their resiliency, compassionate spirt and the sacrifices they make devoting their time to their loved ones. Military Veterans Advisory Committee is so strongly and enthusiastically supportive of this initiative” said Committee Chair, Rev. “I am so proud to champion our military and veteran caregivers and of the overwhelming support by the city of Dunedin leadership today to pass the Hidden Heroes City resolution!” Jennifer is the founder of Yoga4Caregivers which she established at the onset of COVID to support the health and wellness of family caregivers and is working to establish a nonprofit called the Caregiver Wellness Collective, Inc. Jennifer Henius is the wife of a Marine Corps Veteran, a long-distance Caregiver for her Veteran father, and a nationally recognized caregiver advocate who brought this initiative to the city’s Veterans’ Advisory Committee for consideration. Each Hidden Heroes City, County, or State signs on to help identify local military caregivers and deepen community resources to offer them vital support. On February 16 th 2021, the city of Dunedin joined the campaign as the 161 th community to sign on as a Hidden Heroes Community, one of the campaign's key national initiatives designed to develop military caregiver resources at a local level. “If we want to be a nation that truly cares for those who have borne the battle, we must also be a nation that caregivers for our caregivers,” said Tom Hanks, Hidden Heroes Campaign Chair. Hidden Heroes raises awareness about the issues military caregivers face, brings critical resources to our nation’s “hidden heroes” caring for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans, and connects military caregivers to a community of their peers. The Hidden Heroes Cities and Counties program is part of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign launched in 2016 by Senator Elizabeth Dole, Campaign Chair Tom Hanks and nearly 200 military caregivers representing virtually every state in the union. ![]() Washington, DC- Feb 16 th, 2021 -Dunedin, Florida has pledged its support to local military and veteran caregivers by signing on as a Hidden Heroes City, joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s network of more than 160 communities nationwide committed to identifying military caregivers and increasing awareness and support. ![]()
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