DUNBRIDGE, Ohio (November 3, 2021)—Principle Business Enterprises, Inc., (PBE), which manufactures Tranquility superabsorbent products, and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, a prominent military caregivers advocacy group, have partnered to provide veterans and their families free in-home help. Their joint campaign themed "Relief and Freedom for Veteran Caregivers" encourages caregivers of wounded, ill or injured servicemembers to apply for free respite support and, for those with absorbent product needs, a customized incontinence care kit at TranquilityProducts.com/Respite.
This partnership launched with a $100,000 donation from the Principle Family Fund, a philanthropic affiliate of PBE established by the company's founders. The Dole Foundation is committed to matching the Principle Family Fund gift with additional contributions.
"Through our partnership with PBE, we are able to fulfill the urgent needs of military and caregivers by providing the relief they deserve. Too often, the lack of affordable, convenient and professional respite care takes a significant toll on the emotional and physical well-being of these hidden heroes and their families," said Steve Schwab, CEO of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. "The typical family we serve includes a caregiver, a veteran or servicemember, and at least one child living in the household, so we estimate approximately 500 individuals will be served through this investment."
"PBE has a special focus on supporting veterans and their families, and the Dole Foundation's mission to uplift the lives of those providing the most intimate of care to servicemembers aligns perfectly with our values," said Chuck Stocking, chairman of the PBE Board of Directors.
Free Help at Home, Product Kit
The Foundation's Respite Relief for Military and Veteran Caregivers program offers 35 hours of free in-home care through CareLinx, for nonskilled respite services, such as:
• Companionship
• Light housekeeping
• Grocery shopping
• Meal preparation
• Transportation
• Exercise
• Toileting and bathing
• Feeding
• Dressing
• Grooming
"The respite program really helped me advocate for my own health care, which I just couldn't do. I just simply didn't have the time," said Jenn Paulson, a veteran caregiver from Minnesota. "You're worth it and I know that because my inside knows that, but sometimes in the daily grind you just lose sight of it."
In addition to respite relief, veterans who experience incontinence can also request a customized Tranquility product sample kit containing adult disposable briefs, pull-on underwear, personal care pads and underpads.
"Having been a caretaker for both of my parents has helped me design Tranquility products with the Caregiver's experience in mind," said Carmie Maloney, PBE VP of quality assurance and product development. "We are committed to easing their challenges through both the products we make and the programs we help create. We are grateful for the partnership with the Dole Foundation to support the mental health and wellbeing of Veterans and those watching over them."
PBE's partnership with the Foundation kicked off in October and will continue through National Family Caregivers Month in November.
For more information, please visit tranquilityproducts.com/respite.
