WHAT IS THE FISHER HOUSE? A comfort home, donated by Fisher House Foundation so that members of the military and their families may be together at the most stressful time – during the hospitalization for an unexpected illness, disease or injury. There is at least one Fisher House at every major medical center to provide families with the comforts of home in a supportive environment.

In the 70’s, Pauline Trost, wife of Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Carlisle Trost, came up with an idea In 1990 her idea was presented to Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher In 1991, the first Fisher House opened at the National Naval Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland In Sept 2010, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast opened and began accepting guests in October. Our House Manager, Ron Gribble remains as the original employee since opening. Our home was #44. BACKGROUND

ZACHARY FISHER

ELIZABETH FISHER Before she married Zachary Fisher and helped create the charitable foundation that bears their names, Elizabeth Kenowsky Fisher visited wounded troops in field hospitals and entertained more than 150,000 service members with the USO. She died in 2004 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, but she and Zachary left a thriving legacy of love and giving to our military, Veterans and their families.

ABOUT FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher of New York founded the Fisher House Foundation, Inc with the intention of meeting a humanitarian need for our nation’s hospitalized military personnel, veterans and their families. 277,000 families served since 1990 $310 Million + in savings to families since Million Days of lodging

MISSION OF FHEC INC. TO PROVIDE NEEDED RESOURCES FOR MILITARY FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND ALSO TO ENABLE THESE FAMILIES TO STAY TOGETHER WHEN A MEMBER IS BEING TREATED IN THE LOCAL AREA. THE MISSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF FHEC INC. IS TO RAISE FUNDS NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE FHEC INC. MISSION.

Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Located directly across the street from Eglin AFB Hospital and a short distance from the VA Clinic

Fisher House of the Emerald Coast

Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc Volunteer Board Members President – Teresa Halverson Interim Vice President – Katy Mitchell Treasurer – Mark Stogsdill Interim Secretary/Past President – Shirley Pigott Board Members Richard Dick James “Jim” Fisher Gordon Fornell Chris Janes Bob Lynn Bruce Nunnally Jeff Riemer Board Members Tama Vandecar Ken Walsh Jerry Williams Jim Yurack Emeritus Myra Arnold

Ron Gribble, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast Manager, came on board in June 2010 before the facility opened in October "The Fisher House is an amazing program. It's an opportunity to give back to our military heroes and their families," Gribble said. "Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher left a great legacy that helps our military family in a time of need." "The intangible rewards of this job far outweigh the tangibles," Gribble noted. As the Fisher House motto so aptly states..."Because a family's love is always the best medicine." We are fortunate to have great managers on site caring for our guests! BACKGROUND

Fisher House Facts Who is eligible to stay at the Fisher House? Active Duty, Retirees and Veterans from all branches of the military and their loved ones (any branch, any length of time) Any local medical facility, military or civilian There is never a fee to stay at a Fisher House Average length of stay: 3 days Longest stay at our House has been 9 months Since opening in September 2010, we have military families over $1,000,000 in lodging and transportation In 2015 alone, our local Fisher House hosted 789 guests, 2,297 days and saved military families $229,700 in lodging and transportation.

OCCUPANCY NUMBERS AvailCumultDays GuestsBed NightsOccupancyDaysBedsBed DayOccupALOS Year One % %4.1 Year Two % %3.06 Year Three % %3.74 Year Four % %2.68 Year Five % %2.94 Oct % %2.4 Nov % %2.5 Dec % %4.76 Jan % %3.86 Feb % %5.70 Mar-16

FISHER HOUSE CELEBRITY SUPPORTERS

CELEBRITY SUPPORTERS

Now more than ever, we owe these brave men and women, and their families our gratitude Help honor those who are currently serving, and those who came before them, by joining the growing number of Northwest Florida corporations and citizens that support Fisher House of the Emerald Coast IT’S TIME TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT

LOCAL SUPPORTERS COSTA ENTERPRISES DBA MCDONALD’S $1500

LOCAL SUPPORTERS

EGLIN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION $1,000 IN GIFT CARDS

LOCAL SUPPORTERS AMERICAN LEGION POST 378 $6818

LOCAL SUPPORTERS NICEVILLE EAGLES BASEBALL, RESORTQUEST AND WHATABURGER, $2500

LOCAL SUPPORTERS JUANA’S AND SAILORS GRILL PENGUIN PLUNGE $4000 Enjoy a meal with these repeat supporters and tell them we sent you!

LOCAL SUPPORTERS JEEPERS IN KIND SUPPLIES FOR HOUSE

LOCAL SUPPORTERS AMAZON SMILES – CHOOSE FISHER HOUSE OF THE EMERALD COAST

LOCAL SUPPORTERS BEAR BAIT ULTRAS $2300

LOCAL SUPPORTERS NICEVILLE EXCHANGE CLUB $1,150

LOCAL SUPPORTERS $2500 6th Annual Enjoy lunch or dinner with this military veteran and long time supporter. Tell Rob we sent you!

LOCAL SUPPORTERS DESTIN LACROSSE $1,000

LOCAL SUPPORTERS

“People aren’t remembered for what they have, they’re remembered for what they gave.” Zachary Fisher Founder Fisher House TM Foundation A family’s love is the best medicine of all

How Can You Help?

Fisher House Foundation and individual Fisher Houses depend on public donations to continue their important work The FHEC has a full time House Manager, Assistant House Manager and a housekeeper, but depends on volunteers for various house programs and to support all fundraising efforts FHEC relies on the community to host fundraising events on our behalf, become a Cause Champion today! SUPPORT OUR FISHER HOUSE MISSION

How Can You Help? VOLUNTEER – prepare a meal for our guests, help with an event, serve on a planning committee for future events Be a Cause Champion by hosting a fundraiser on our behalf Host a Needs List drive – collect every day items we need Partner by sponsoring an annual signature event Contribute, PayPal is live on the website! VOLUNTEER – PARTNER – SHARE

PROVIDE DINNER TO GUESTS- TUES AND THURS VOLUNTEERS SERVE DINNER TO GUESTS TRAIN TO BE A HOUSE HELPER PANTRY SPONSOR- $500 RECOGNITION AS PANTRY DONOR OF THE MONTH AND PLAQUE ENGRAVED BRICK ON WALKWAY $100 OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP

UPCOMING EVENTS Volunteers needed! See Patrick Stack today.

How Can You Help? BUY FUDGE, EOD BY COMBAT WOUNDED RETIRED ARMY SERGEANT AARON HALE AND MCKAYLA TRACY

How Can You Help? Text FHEC to to connect Add your to our database – you will receive info monthly on events benefiting the Fisher House as well as volunteer opportunities.

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VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY MAY 20 11:00 A.M. TO 1:00 P.M. EGLIN FISHER HOUSE (P.S. link is ready on the website) REMEMBER TO LOG VOLUNTEER HOURS TRACKITFORWARD.COM (thanks Ray and Amy for volunteering and Shelly for recruiting Samantha!) RSVP NOW

Fisher House of the Emerald Coast P.O. Box 2007, Eglin AFB Telephone: CONTACT INFORMATION

QUESTIONS

BACKUPS FHEC EMPLOYEES ( MANAGER, ASSISTANT MANAGER AND HOUSE KEEPING ARE NAF USAF ) DONATIONS TO FHEC ARE FOR USE AT THE LOCAL FISHER HOUSE, FOR THE GUESTS MORALE AND FAMILIES. SUPPORT OF THE FISHER HOUSE FOUNDATION IS TO CONTINUE BUILDING BRICK AND MORTAR HOUSES FOR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS

DASHBOARD AND NOTES FISHER HOUSE OF THE EMERALD COAST INC PROVIDES A HOME FOR MILITARY FAMILIES WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER IS BEING TREATED AT ANY LOCAL MEDICAL FACILITY. IT IS PROVIDED AT NO COST TO THE FAMILIES, IS NOT FUNDED BY THE GOVERNMENT AND RELIES ON THE COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORT. IT IS AVAILABLE TO ANY FAMILY WITH A MEMBER THAT HAS SERVED OR IS SERVING IN ANY BRANCH OF THE MILITARY.