Local Hardee's assist military families and veterans

This week kicks off the third annual Stars for Heroes in-store fundraising campaign, a special partnership between your local area Hardee's restaurants and military charities. Proceeds will benefit charities that support military personnel and their families, including the 2013 national beneficiaries American Red Cross, Dream Foundation and USA Cares, and several other local and regional charities.

From now through Sunday, May 12, your readers can donate $1 at their local Hardee's to help assist military families and communities - and receive more than $10 worth of restaurant coupons in return for their generosity. In addition, those who donate will receive a patriotic, Stars for Heroes' star cut-out to personalize and place on display in the restaurant. Additionally, supporters can donate online via the Stars for Heroes Facebook page.

Since the program's inaugural campaign in 2011, Stars for Heroes has raised more than $1.75 million to support more than 40 military charities, including prior national beneficiaries USA Cares, Homes for Our Troops and The Mission Continues, as well as many local and regional charitable organizations.

More information on the Stars for Heroes program and the charities that will benefit, including logos and video, is available here.