In May the Elizabeth Dole Foundation hosted the 2015 Hidden Heroes Coalition Summit: Progress and Promise in Washington, D.C. Here are a few of the highlights.
Donald Trump attended a private session with the Fellows to learn about our experiences and concerns.
2015 Hidden Heroes Coalition Summit: Progress and Promise

Hidden Heroes Summit Melissa Johnson, SD Fellow, Heather Pritchard, Home Depot Foundation, Tim Fallon, Operation Homefront, Jessica Allen, TN Fellow Photo courtesy of Lynn Dykstra, Focused Images
As part of a panel of caregivers, I shared difficulties we have encountered as a Reserve Component family living in a rural community.
Senator Elizabeth Dole, VA Secretary Robert Mcdonald, First Lady Michelle Obama, and Tom Hanks addressed the audience.
The 2015 Hidden Heroes Coalition Summit: Progress and Promise Produced Focused Initiatives and Overwhelming Support for Military and Veteran Caregivers
Pastor Joel Osteen joined us for the Focus on Faith Reception.
Pastor Joel Osteen Joins Senator Elizabeth Dole at Hidden Heroes: Focus on Faith Reception to Inspire Bipartisan, Interfaith Cooperation
Visit the links below for additional information.
Wounded Warrior Caregiving Hero: Meet Melissa Johnson
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/jun/8/wounded-warrior-caregiving-hero-meet-melissa-johns/
Washington Times Series A Month Long Salute to Wounded Warrior Caregivers
http://www.washingtontimes.com/specials/month-long-salute-wounded-warrior-caregivers/