Fisher House Foundation “Because a Family’s Love is Good Medicine”

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Fisher House Foundation “Because a Family’s Love is Good Medicine”

What is a Fisher House? “Home away from home” 65 Fisher Houses currently located at military and VA medical centers Within walking distance 8-21 suites, 5,000-16,800 sq ft Common kitchen, dining room, laundry, living room & playroom A home…not a hotel!

About the (Your Home) Fisher House

Serving the families of… …Veterans, Active Duty, and Dependents …Wounded, Injured, and Ill

Over 55,000 tickets to service members & families In 2014, more than 1,942 free nights More than $4.2 million raised since inception (2006)

Fisher House Facts Since 1990 – Served over 250,000 families Over 8000 families of combat casualties – Provided over 6 million nights of lodging Saved families more than $282 million – 65 houses at 49 locations At the (Your Home)House

Where Do We Have Fisher Houses? Available at

The Mission Continues 23 Million Veterans – Over 150 major VA medical centers Right now we are only at 24 VA locations Today’s Wounded Warriors will need a lifetime of care – Migrate from Military to VA health care – Long term caregiver support >10,000 care givers today and growing >20% of Hero Miles support End of combat operations doesn’t stop – Cancer – Car Accidents – Cardiac Arrest – Training Accidents

25 th Anniversary 2015 marks the 25 th Anniversary of the Fisher House program. Visit for updates on how you can help honor 25 more years of service!

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