Caring for Caregivers of Veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury
Hearts of Patriots was founded for you! 
Co-Founded by the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Hearts of Patriots understands the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans with PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury. Our mission is to support these hidden heroes whose lives have been changed simply because they fell in love with a combat veteran. If you care for a veteran with invisible wounds of war, or wish to help those what do, we'd like you to join us. (Please note that this program is not associated with the VA Caregiver program and you may participate in our program regardless of your eligible status with the VA.)
Caregivers — You are not alone. If someone you love is dealing with the trauma of combat exposure it can be difficult to know how to support them. PTSD effects more than the mental health of the individual — it also impacts the person's family and friends. We are committed to helping you care for yourself, because we know that self-care is essential to caring for others. ​
Five Star Volunteers — By participating in our Caring for Caregivers or Adopt a Spouse for the Holidays programs, making a financial donation, giving of your time or hosting a fundraiser, you are supporting and encouraging the Hidden Heroes working every day to help their veterans and enrich their families.
Blood Stripe: A Spouse's Story 
World Premiere Coming November 2019
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For many of those who returned the war has never ended. For some of those who survived, their home ​became the battlefield.

This documentary tells the story of a family torn apart as a veteran and his wife struggle with the invisible wounds of war. This true story of heartbreak, healing and hoe is told through through interviews, mixed media and performance art.

We are pleased to honor the service and sacrifice
​ of those who care for our Veterans.   ​

Hearts of Patriots was created in honor of the Families
and Marines of ​the 3rd Battalion 25th Marine Corps​

​​In January 2005, 180 members of the 3/25 mobilized for Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Between March 2005 and their deactivation in January 2006, the Marines of 3rd Battalion had lost 46 Marines and two Navy Corpsmen. Twenty-three of those who did not survive were killed in action during 3 months in the summer of 2005. In May of 2005 nine Marines lost their lives, The Battalion saw the loss of two more Marines and one Navy Corpsman killed in action that July. Then in August, 11 more of the Company riding in an amphibious assault vehicle were killed by a road side bomb attack. In all 46 of the "Three deuce five" were lost that summer. 
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​​Sgt, Jeremy Cain, one of the 3/25 who survived to return home but not whole.
Hearts of Patriots received 2018 Platinum GuideStar Nonprofit Profile Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by GuideStar, the world’s largest source of nonprofit information. 
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Hearts of Patriots is an all-volunteer organization and 100% of your donation directly supports programs for spouses of combat veterans
About Hearts of Patriots
When Veterans return suffering from PTSD and/or TBI, their transition into civilian life is challenging at best. The spouse/caregiver is the closest to the Veteran and in the greatest position of helping to “manage” the Veteran's PTSD ​​and TBI symptoms.
Educating the spouse who provides caregiver support to the Veteran lessons the chance they and their families will become one of the devastating statistics associated with combat Veterans. 

Contact

email denise@vetspouse.org
​PHONE: 440-477-4704
MAIL: Hearts of Patriots
101 Denison Ave., Elyria, OH 44035
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