Arlington Among First to Pledge Support for Military Caregivers as Hidden Heroes City
Arlington was recognized this week as Tom Hanks and Tom Brokaw joined Senator Elizabeth Dole in Washington, DC to launch Hidden Heroes, a groundbreaking campaign created by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to call vital attention to America 's 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers. As campaign chair, Hanks presided over the launch that included a series of major announcements and commitments that will bring critical resources to those caring for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans.
Arlington joined the campaign as one of the first cities to sign on as a Hidden Heroes City, one of the campaign 's key national initiatives designed to develop military caregiver resources at a local level. Each Hidden Heroes City pledges to help identify local military caregivers and organize community resources to offer them vital support. Individuals caring for someone who served, or those who wish to support the campaign can visit HiddenHeroes.org for more information.
'If we want to be a nation that truly cares for those who have borne the battle, we must also be a nation that cares for our caregivers, ' said Hanks as he called on public leaders, corporations, nonprofits and individual Americans to each do their part.
Addressing what she hopes to accomplish through the campaign, Senator Dole said, 'The Elizabeth Dole Foundation envisions an America where military caregivers are empowered, appreciated and recognized for their service to the nation. Together, we are working towards a future where supporting military caregivers is no longer a cause, but it is part of the culture of our nation. '
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