The completion of the 100th House will allow
the Fisher House network to welcome over 1,400 military and veteran
families every night.
ROCKVILLE, Md., Sept. 26,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisher House Foundation is proud
to announce it is on the road to 100 Fisher Houses that, when
completed, will allow the Foundation to serve over 1,400 military
and veteran families on a given night.
Fisher House Foundation was created by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, who learned that
military families were paying out of pocket for hotel costs while
loved ones were receiving medical care. The program expanded to
support the Department of Veterans Affairs in 1992, at the
suggestion of a VA nurse.
The first house built was National Naval Medical Center in
Bethesda, Maryland in 1990, and
there are now 92 Fisher Houses across the U.S. and overseas. Four
houses are under construction and six are in design, allowing the
Foundation to surpass the 100 Fisher House milestone and continue
meeting family's needs. The four houses currently under
construction are Lexington,
Kentucky; Columbia, South
Carolina; Columbia,
Missouri; and a second house in Bay Pines, Florida.
"This milestone is a testament to the dedication and generosity
of our supporters and the American people," said Chairman and CEO
of Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher. "It's also a clear
investment in the veterans of all past conflicts, service members
of today, and those of future generations. We won't stop here. The
need for medical care only continues to grow for our military and
veteran community, so the need for Fisher Houses continues to grow
as well."
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense
identify the need for a Fisher House and provide a listing to
Fisher House Foundation who then works with medical centers to
identify land and local communities to raise funds.
Since inception, Fisher House has served more than 430,000
military and veteran families, saving them more than $547 million in lodging and transportation
costs.
Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program,
using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the
bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes
program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay
at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation
also manages an awards program recognizing programs that support
military and veteran communities and scholarship funds for military
children, spouses, and children of fallen and disabled
veterans.
Fisher House Foundation will announce the 100th
Fisher House early in 2023 as it finalizes the order houses will be
completed.
About Fisher House
Foundation
Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of 92
comfort homes where military and veteran families can stay at no
cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are
located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, and in
Europe, close to the medical
center or hospital they serve. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites,
with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen,
laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living
room. Fisher House Foundation ensures that there is never a lodging
fee. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran
families an estimated $547 million in
out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation.
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