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Friends of Fisher House - Illinois

Helping Military Families During Medical Crises Because A Family's Love Is Good Medicine

Friends of
Fisher House - Illinois

Helping Military Families During Medical Crises Because A Family's Love Is Good Medicine

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Military Families Express Heartfelt Appreciation

I’m overwhelmed by the impeccable service…this has been one of the most beautiful experiences under the circumstances for my Dad’s medical problems…grateful doesn’t cover how I feel and blessed.

 

This our first time at the Fisher House—how amazing it is! ...thank you for providing comfort when we’re feeling most uncertain of what our future holds…after long days at the hospital it’s so nice to find fellowship upon return “home.”

 

Back again..so nice to know the Fisher House and staff are here for us. Especially when there is so much unknown in the future of my husband’s health…you provide for us at a time when we are dealing with issues that sometimes overwhelm us.

 

The staff didn’t act like staff. They treated us like family. I thought it would be like living in barracks. Wow, was I wrong! I’m grateful to Fisher House..found a new charity that is near and dear to my heart.

 

This stay helped so much! God blessed me by allowing us to stay in the Fisher House which gives peace in this timed of need.

 

After being here 32 days, we are going home…Fisher House is a lifesaver..what a beautiful place! Thankful for everyone who touched our lives.

Military Families Hosted

Project Donor

Funding for this project was provided by the Veterans Cash Scratch-off Lottery Grant from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs.

Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Cash

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
833 South Spring Street
P.O. Box 19432
Springfield, IL 62794-9432
Phone: 217-782-6641
www2.illinois.gov/veterans

 

Mattching Gift Challenge

HELP BUILD A 2ND ILLINOIS FISHER HOUSE

AT LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTHCARE CENTER IN NORTH CHICAGO!

GOOD NEWS!! A GENEROUS DONOR HAS PLEDGED TO MATCH

ALL DONATIONS UP TO $25,000!

Your Gift will be Doubled In Value!

You Will Help Make Lovell Fisher House a Reality

So Thousands More Military Families During Medical crises—

When They Need It Most.

Take Advantage of This Exciting Gift Opportunity to Have Your Generosity Matched Dollar for Dollar!

To Make Your Online Lovell Fisher House Construction Donation Today, Coming Soon!

pdf To Download a Donation Form to Mail Your Donation, Simply Click Here

Ride for Warriors

COME RIDE WITH FOFH-IL
AT THE 2023 RIDE FOR WARRIORS!
ENJOY THIS PATRIOTIC OUTING WITH KINDRED SPIRITS

  • Register & Sign Waivers: Starts 9 a.m. on May 21st
  • 10:30 a.m. Kick Stands Up
  • Blessing of Bikes
  • Participate in a 38-Mile Escorted Ride
  • End Point: Lake Shore Harley Davidson, 14000 Rockland Rd., (Rte 176), Libertyville, IL 60048
  • Patriotic Table Ceremony
  • Enjoy DJ Music, Food & Beverage Vendors
  • Chance to Win a 50/50 Raffle

Please Provide Financial Support to Participating Veterans
& 1st Responders When They Ask for Your Pledges

pdfWAIVER REQUIRED. PLEASE DOWNLOAD, COMPLETE & BRING TO EVENT Click Here

FOFH-IL ANNOUNCES MAJOR MOTORCYCLE RUN

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Father and Son Stay Over One Year At the Hines Fisher House

 

A heart warming interview from the Twining family.

What Is a Fisher House?

A Fisher House is a “home away from home” where active military and veterans’ families can stay at no cost while a loved one is undergoing a medical crisis

Every night, 1,100 military families are sleeping safely in a Fisher House

To date 92 homes are located at major military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital they serve. Fisher Houses typically have 16 - 20 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a community dining room and living room.

Friends of Fisher House-Illinois ensures that there is never a lodging fee plus provides all food and beverages and quality of life outings for families. Since inception, the nationwide Fisher House program has saved military and veterans’ families an estimated $407 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation. It All Started Because of One Man (Click here)

Who is Friends of Fisher House-Illinois (FOFH-IL)?

We are the completely volunteer non-profit whose mission is to sustain the 20-private-bedroom-suite Hines VA Fisher House and the future 16-private-bedroom-suite Lovell Fisher House in Illinois

We raise funds, solicit grants and conduct events to fulfill our mission. Friends of Fisher House-Illinois ensures that there is never a lodging fee plus provides all food and beverages and quality of life outings for our military families who sacrifice so much for our freedom and safety.

Hines Fisher House with the support of FOFH-IL provided 13,000 families (26,000 individuals) with free lodging with meals since 2010, saving Veterans and their families $1.5million in out-of-pocket costs.

 

Military Families’ Humanitarian Need Is So Great a New Fisher House Is Coming to Captain James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center, North Chicago.

FOFH-IL HAS PLEDGED SUPPORT TO ALL FISHER HOUSES IN ILLINOIS SO WE NEED YOUR HELP MORE THAN EVER!

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