CALL TO ACTION

Published: 2024 JAN

Take ACTION to help
us amplify your
"Voices in Advocacy"

Dear Veterans, Families, and Caregivers,

As we navigate through the intricacies of the Caregiver Program, it has become increasingly clear that your voices are crucial in influencing positive change. Your experiences and struggles are powerful tools that can shape policies for the betterment of all.

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We invite you to participate in a vital initiative to share your stories with Congress, shedding light on the significance of the Caregiver Program and the challenges faced in applying for it. Your personal narratives can illuminate this program's indispensable role in the lives of veterans, families, and caregivers.

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Why Your Voice Matters:

- Impactful Testimonies: Personal stories carry immense weight in influencing decision-makers. Share how the Caregiver Program has made a difference in your life or the life of a loved one, and what life for the veteran would look like without a caregiver.

- Highlight Challenges: Consider the difficulties encountered during the application process, wellness assessments, and/or annual reassessment. Your insights can pinpoint areas for improvement and reform within the system.

- Address Program Purges: Share your experiences dealing with the relentless purges and how they have affected your family. This is an opportunity to underscore the program's legacy and advocate for its preservation.

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Urgency of Action:

Time is of the essence. New rules were proposed on December 6, 2024, that will heavily impact the Veteran and Caregiver community.  As of close of business on July 11, 2025, VA had not issued any statement regarding legacy participants or their status. With September 30, 2025, quickly approaching in less than 90 days, the community is on edge, and your voices MATTER!  Let us help your voices be heard.

These regulations must better serve the needs of veterans and their families. Your letters will be a powerful testimony to the importance of maintaining and enhancing the Caregiver Program.

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Next Steps:

1. Write Your Letter:  Use our templated letter on this page to pour your heart into a letter detailing your experiences with the Caregiver Program. Be candid about the challenges and triumphs you have faced. 

**NOTE: We are NOT  limiting characters!

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2. Submit by July 20, 2025: We urge you to submit your letters by July 20, 2025, to ensure they reach Congress in time to influence the upcoming decisions.

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Your participation can be a catalyst for change. Together, let's ensure that the Caregiver Program continues to provide the support and care our veterans and their families deserve.

Thank you for your dedication and commitment to this important cause.

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Be the Change,

Caregiver  Boots  on  the  Ground  Team

Veteran Warriors

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