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” 70 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

Nearly 61,000 tickets to service members & families Since inception 7,100 free nights More than $5 million raised since inception (2006)

Fisher House Facts Since 1990 – Served over 277,000 families Over 8000 families of combat casualties – Provided over 6.5 million nights of lodging Saved families more than $320 million – 70 houses 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

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