Tomorrow the United States Department of Defense will be celebrating 75 years of service! Did you know the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) employs more than 1.4 million people including active-duty personnel, National Guard and Reserve personnel, and civilians? #FisherHouse #DoD #anniversary #service
Fisher House Foundation
Armed Forces
Rockville, Maryland 15,627 followers
Keeping families together while getting medical treatment. #fisherhouse
About us
The Fisher House program provides “a home away from home” for service members, veterans, and their families who are receiving medical treatment at a military or VA hospital. These special houses provide free temporary lodging, private suites, and are walking distance to the medical centers. The homes not only create an instant community for its residents, but also provide each family with a secure and private refuge after a long day to rest and recharge.
- Website
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https://fisherhouse.org
External link for Fisher House Foundation
- Industry
- Armed Forces
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Rockville, Maryland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1990
- Specialties
- Non-Profit, Military, veterans, caregivers, and scholarships
Locations
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Primary
12300 Twinbrook Pkwy
Rockville, Maryland, US
Employees at Fisher House Foundation
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Julie Riggs
A community minded leader with over 20 years experience building capacity through collaboration in order to create pipelines of support for…
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R. Neil Fisher
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Denise Dolan, CFRE
Vice President of Development at Fisher House Foundation
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Lisa Kelley
Director of Digital Media at top-rated nonprofit
Updates
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When we say a home away from home, we really mean it. Whether you need a cup of coffee, a stocked fridge, or a quiet room to unwind from the day, Fisher House strives to provide service members, veterans, and their families with all the comforts of home free of charge so they can focus on what's important: healing during times of injury or illness. #Homeawayfromhome #family #FisherHouse
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The Purple Heart Medal is awarded to service members who are wounded or killed while serving in the armed forces as a result of enemy action. Today, we honor the men and women who have received this recognition and honor their service and sacrifice. Four things you need to know about the Purple Heart Medal: 1. The Purple Heart is the oldest military award still presented to American service members. 2. The Purple Heart was one of the first military medals given to all ranks. 3. John F. Kennedy is the only president with a Purple Heart. 4. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Albert Ireland has been awarded nine Purple Hearts.
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The #Roadto100 continues as President Dave Coker visits his 55th house, stopping at Fisher House Portsmouth! Learn more about this home by visiting https://lnkd.in/ep5bdR_8 #FisherHouse #HomeAwayFromHome #military #militaryfamily #veterans
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Army veteran Matthew Melancon, one of the first elective double amputees, travels yearly from his home in Utah to San Diego to be refitted for specialized prosthetics that allow him to maintain an active lifestyle. He receives support and comfort while staying at the Camp Pendleton Fisher House. Read his story at https://lnkd.in/eBakTfgF #FisherHouse #HomeAwayFromHome #veterans #family
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It may not look like much.... but look again. #Flashback Friday! These kiddos recreated their old photo from playing on the Hines Fisher House lawn years later! It is a privilege to watch Fisher House families grow and to be a part of their journey. #FisherHouse #Family #homeawayfromhome #military
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This August we are celebrating Make-A-Will Month — an annual reminder that planning for tomorrow starts with our actions today. We are sharing a free, online will-writing tool from FreeWill so our community can protect the people and causes they love. Visit: https://lnkd.in/e9sUKrPB #FisherHouse #EstatePlanning #FreeWill #family
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It's officially back-to-school season! Here are seven tips and tricks for kicking off the school year as a military family. #FisherHouse #school #MilKids
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A suicide bomber in a vehicle approached Dr. Lee's unit and detonated a bomb, severely injuring several soldiers, including him. A crew medevacced him to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany. Later, he spent four months at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. When Dr. Lee talks about his numerous surgeries and months of rehabilitation, the focus of his concern was not his recovery. "You know, most of us who are injured and, and recovering, yes, we care about our body and what's happening… but when I heard my wife is coming, all that didn't matter," Dr. Lee said. "The most important thing was somebody going to take care of her." At Walter Reed, he was scared to see his wife and children because of the sanitary look and feel of the hospital. They were about to see him in the worst condition of his life. He said Fisher House changed that dynamic by allowing them to see each other in a home-like setting. Later in his recovery, he got to visit them too. At Fisher House, he says his kids were more joyous while his wife cried with relief. #FisherHouse
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Because of you, our families never receive a bill from Fisher House for their stay so they can focus on healing together. #FisherHouse #HomeAwayFromHome #family #militaryfamily #militarylife
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