Salute the Efforts of Our Hidden Heroes
As a Volunteer, Fundraiser or Donor
Volunteers are critical to the mission of Hearts of Patriots. Whether you participate in our Caring for Caregivers program, make a financial or in-kind donation, host a fundraiser or Adopt a Caregiver for the holidays, your contribution impacts the lives of our hidden heroes and their families. Please know that you are the heart of our organization.
Become a Caring for Caregivers Five-star Volunteer
Sometimes, all it takes is being seen. That's why Hearts of Patriots' pairs five-star volunteers with caregivers for a year of correspondence and community that can develop into a permanent bond. Establish a personal connection with one of our amazing caregivers by offering encouraging thoughts and validation with personalized greeting cards, handwritten notes, emails or texts and small gestures of appreciation for one year.
As a five-star volunteer, know that your ongoing contact validates the daily sacrifices caregivers make for their veterans and their families. Something as simple as a card, email or personal holiday greeting can make a world of difference in the life of someone caring for a loved one with PTSD or a Traumatic Brain Injury.
This pen pal-style program is a great opportunity for Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, VFW Post Auxiliaries, someone looking for a meaningful service project or anyone who cares about our country to make a real difference for our hidden heroes. We ask that you correspond with your assigned caregiver throughout the year (six- to twelve times or more) with hand written letters/note cards, a text or email, personalized greeting cards birthday and holiday wishes, or even individual Random Act of Caring.
Sometimes, all it takes is being seen. That's why Hearts of Patriots' pairs five-star volunteers with caregivers for a year of correspondence and community that can develop into a permanent bond. Establish a personal connection with one of our amazing caregivers by offering encouraging thoughts and validation with personalized greeting cards, handwritten notes, emails or texts and small gestures of appreciation for one year.
As a five-star volunteer, know that your ongoing contact validates the daily sacrifices caregivers make for their veterans and their families. Something as simple as a card, email or personal holiday greeting can make a world of difference in the life of someone caring for a loved one with PTSD or a Traumatic Brain Injury.
This pen pal-style program is a great opportunity for Girl Scout and Boy Scout troops, VFW Post Auxiliaries, someone looking for a meaningful service project or anyone who cares about our country to make a real difference for our hidden heroes. We ask that you correspond with your assigned caregiver throughout the year (six- to twelve times or more) with hand written letters/note cards, a text or email, personalized greeting cards birthday and holiday wishes, or even individual Random Act of Caring.
Organize a Fundraiser
Whether you host a party, hold a walk or put on a car wash, proceeds donated to Hearts of Patriots from your event help support spouses of veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries or both. Examples of successful fundraisers include requesting donations in lieu of gifts for your next birthday, setting up a neighborhood lemonade stand, hosting a friendly chili cook-off and more.
Whether you host a party, hold a walk or put on a car wash, proceeds donated to Hearts of Patriots from your event help support spouses of veterans with PTSD, traumatic brain injuries or both. Examples of successful fundraisers include requesting donations in lieu of gifts for your next birthday, setting up a neighborhood lemonade stand, hosting a friendly chili cook-off and more.
Hearts of Patriots a 501 (c)(3) non-profit and all volunteer organization.
Donations are tax-deductible by the donor.
Donations are tax-deductible by the donor.
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About Hearts of Patriots
When veterans return suffering from PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury or both, their transition into civilian can be especially difficult. Co-founded by the wife of a Marine who served in Iraq, Hearts of Patriots understands the challenges faced by caregivers of veterans with invisible wounds of war. |
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Our mission is to provide education, resources and support to these hidden heroes. We are committed to helping spouses of veterans with PTSD and TBI care for themselves, because we know that self-care is essential to caring for others.
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Contactemail denise@vetspouse.org
PHONE: 440-477-4704 MAIL: Hearts of Patriots 101 Denison Ave., Elyria, OH 44035 |
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