Brighten the Holidays for a Veteran's Spouse
The holidays can be especially difficult for the families of veterans with PTSD or a traumatic brain injury. Crowded shopping areas, large family gatherings, memories of lost friends can all act as PTSD triggers and create additional stresses. Sadly, many of our veteran families also live on a very tight budget adding to the challenges and stress faced by our families at this time of year. Our Adopt A Caregiver for the Holidays program seeks to brighten the season for a veteran's spouse with a joyous gift and food for the holiday table. ​
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UPDATE: COVID-19 - HEARTS OF PATRIOTS MAKES ADJUSTMENTS TO 2020 ADOPT A VET SPOUSE FOR THE  HOLIDAY PROGRAM
This season keeping our families and sponsors safe is our first priority. Due to concerns regarding COVID shopping as well as the uncertainty package of deliveries and/or porch theft, we will continue to pair caregivers with Sponsors. However, instead of communicating directly with you the Caregiver, they will instead donate to Hearts of Patriots. Hearts of Patriots who will provide you the Caregiver with support for your Holiday!

APPLY TO BE A SPONSOR
This holiday season please support our Veteran families by becoming a Sponsor for our Adopt A Caregiver for the Holidays program.  Although our emphasis on this program in the past has been on our PTSD Veteran Hidden Heroes, this year you will have several options to choose from to let our Caregivers know they too have not been forgotten. Your donation lights a candle of hope for our Veteran families. Make an individual donation or organize your church, VFW Post or other organization to adopt a veteran caregiver this season. ​

YOUR IMPACT -  Hear from our Caregivers

          "I cried when I read your note. It's just so sweet to know that someone thinks about me sometimes too. My husband has memory issues so he forgets everything. It was so nice to be remembered. I just can’t thank you enough for what you guys do and the joy you bring to us caregivers. It really means the world that you are here to help take care of us when we have trouble taking care of ourselves."                                                                                                                                         -Krista
       "Thank you a million times over for your generosity. My husband tries but he is emotionally shut down for years now and it can get very lonely, but today I was not alone. I had a box with my name on it and another name I will never forget.  You will forever be in my heart." Thank you again Hearts of Patriots for all you've done for us and for including me in the Adopt a Spouse program. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart!"                                                                                                                                                                          - Anne ​​
          "First and foremost I want to say thank you! I have been crazy busy but I wanted y’all to know that you have NO IDEA how much y’all made a bad day good when I received my gift,and unexpected package with my Best Grandma Ever picture frame and chocolates.  It is the little things that keep me going (the frame was awesome) but it was SO thoughtful for y’all to even remember me telling you I just found out I was going to be a grandma.  It will be cherished and just wanted to thank y’all so much for thinking of me when you didn’t have to ️Bless y’all so much and what y’all do!"                                                                                                                                                                 - Tana ​
      "I got my package!!!!!!!!!!!  Thank you a million times over for your generosity. My husband tries but he is emotionally shut down for years now and it can get very lonely but today I was not alone! I had a box with my name on it and another name I will never forget.  You will forever be in my heart Susan."                                                                                                                                                                         - ​Lisa
 
APPLY AS A CAREGIVER
As the spouse or partner of a veteran with PTSD, you are continually giving of yourself. During this joyous season, Hearts of Patriots would like to give back to you by acknowledging your efforts. Our Adopt A Caregiver for the Holidays program pairs you with a sponsoring individual or group who has agreed to provide you with a special gift and a gift card to help fill your holiday table with the season's bounty. 

To be eligible for this program you must be the spouse or partner of a PTSD and/or TBI Veteran with a minimum rating of 30%. Financial need is not a requirement to participate in the program but be sure to let us know if you are struggling financially.
Applications for Veteran Caregivers for the 2020 Holiday Season will open Nov.1