Charlotte County has now joined cities and counties from coast to coast in an important initiative in support of the 5.5 million spouses, parents, and other loved ones caring for America’s wounded warriors at home. Charlotte County is recognized as an Elizabeth Dole Foundation Hidden Heroes County: Hidden Heroes Cities
Founded by Senator Elizabeth Dole in 2012, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and it's Hidden Heroes Campaign brings vital attention to the untold stories of military caregivers and provides a network for military caregivers to connect with their peers and access carefully vetted resources. If you are a military or veteran caregiver, please visit Hidden Heroes to discover hundreds of carefully vetted resources and an online peer support community exclusively for caregivers.