In 2014, The Elizabeth Dole Foundation commissioned the Rand Corporation to conduct the first comprehensive, evidence-based national study of military and veteran caregivers and their needs. The study revealed a societal crisis: an estimated 5.5 million Americans care for injured or ill service members and veterans. Military and veteran caregivers provide $14 billion of uncompensated care each year which ultimately has led to a decline in their own mental health and wellbeing. Caregivers have been thrust into roles that they never imagined doing with little to no education on how to provide care to their injured loved ones. Help us help them by donating your time or financial resources.