VA Fisher House Team is busy making some holiday magic for our Veterans and their families with a little extra pixie dust… providing holiday gifts and meals for guests over the next couple of weeks.
The VA Fisher House program expanded from 43 to 48 VA Fisher Houses in 2020. The latest is the new 16-suite Fisher House on the campus of the Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans, Louisiana.
VA’s Secretary’s Center for Strategic Partnerships created a call to action requesting support to assist Veterans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Intel immediately responded with 450 laptops.
CaringBridge provides social and emotional support critical for families during hospitalization and healing. A place of help and hope and for Veterans, service members, families and their caregivers.
Fifteen of the 44 Fisher Houses that serve the Veterans Affairs healthcare systems have pivoted to support the frontline healthcare professionals that are risking their own well-being to save others.
AARP's Honoring Heroes contest offers $1000 prize to an outstanding Veteran or volunteer who helps Veterans. Until Dec. 31, 2021 you may submit a photo and an essay of fewer than 500 words online that explains how your nominee gives back to their community.
Today’s #VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Bernard F. Fisher, who served as an aviator during the Vietnam War.
Paula Parker and Linda Eastman are the first family to stay at the new Albuquerque Fisher House. Paula’s husband is a patient at Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, just minutes away.
A home away from home, there are currently 44 Fisher Houses located at 37 VA facilities. In 2019, VA Fisher Houses accommodated over 30,712 families, saving them over $20 million dollars.
The 2019 South Texas Veterans Courage Classic Golf Tournament raised over $63,000 for the Fisher House. A Veteran patient at the South Texas VA Polytrauma Center (and his dog Alex) were very grateful.
ShopVCS.com is an exclusive shopping benefit for Veterans. Create a free account to get $15 off your first purchase during your first 30 days of membership.
The Fisher House Foundation provides services that make it easier for Veterans and their families to get care at military and the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers.