Louisiana partners with Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Campaign
Louisiana partners with Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes Campaign
Audacy.com; by Laine Griffin; 10/24/24
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced last week his support for the more than 100,000 military and veteran caregivers in the state by joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s Hidden Heroes Campaign. The campaign’s goal is to raise awareness and bring critical resources to military and veteran caregivers, who are referred to as hidden heroes and care for wounded, ill or injured service members and veterans. ... Currently, there are 2.3 military and veteran caregiver children and 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers who care for America’s wounded, ill, or injured veterans or service members, according to the foundation’s website. ... The 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers provide care valued at a minimum of $119 billion.