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Breakfast Hosted by FOFH-IL
Fisher House Foundation Ambassadors Visit at Hines VA Fisher
Longtime FOFH-IL & Fisher House Supporter Chicagoland CARSTAR Presents $1,000 at 5th Anniversary Open House
Hines VA Fisher House 5th Anniversary Celebration Observed by Volunteers, Donors, Hines Staff, FOFH-IL
Secret Service Charity Golf Outing Draws Huge Attendance, Marks 2015 FOFH-IL Fundraising Kickoff
Friends of Fisher House-Illinois Funds New $10,000 Storage Unit Construction for Hines VA Fisher House in 2012
2 Old 2 Cold Christmas in July Motorcycle Toy Run Shows Support for Hines VA Fisher House
Veterans Forum Cable TV Christmas Show!!
The Keeling Foundation and Chicago Techs Donates All Computer Needs
Much-needed gift of Computers, Monitors & Printers to completely furnish each of the 20 Private Bedroom Suites, plus administrative offices for Hines VA Fisher House!! Presented to FOFH-IL President at the Veterans Forum cable TV Christmas Show!
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools 2nd Graders Collect 500 New Books, Games, Puzzles & Purchase 24 Hair Driers for Military Family Children at Hines 'Home Away from Home'
Blue Star Mothers Greater Chicago IL#3 Chapter spearheaded campaign to assist Friends of Fisher House – Illinois’ mission to help support Hines VA Fisher House
Boy Scout Troop 8 of Naperville, IL Builds Outdoor Furniture
from Scratch For Hines VA Fisher House Guests
Holiday Volunteers Bring Very Welcome Gifts Of Groceries, Cleaning Products, Household Needs To Hines VA Fisher House
Thank You CARSTAR Auto Body & Toyota Financial Services
Daily meals are not part of the Hines VA Fisher House humanitarian support; therefore, Friends of Fisher House- Illinois constantly searches for food, beverage, cleaning agents and commodities donation sources.
Hines VA Fisher House, Supporters, Military Families Celebrate 1st Anniversary of Operations March 2011
In its first year since its Grand Opening in March of 2010, Hines Fisher House has served some 750 military families from scores of states throughout the U.S. who faced military crises. The 20-bedroom suite "home away from home" has provided free accommodations for family members supporting their veterans through all manner of illnesses and medical treatments.
2nd-Year Drive CARSTAR Partners with Schaumburg, Brookfield VFW Posts, Friends of Fisher House-Illinois to Bring $1,160 in Cash, & Gift Cards Plus 20 Boxes of Supplies to Support Hines VA Fisher House
by Sandra Vincent, CARSTAR
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has partnered with Friends of Fisher House –Illinois (FOFH-IL) for the second year in a row to heighten awareness, and garner funds and donations for he Fisher House at The Edward Hines VA Hospital, Hines, Illinois.
Friends of Fisher House-Illinois Hosts 2012 Holiday Football Party at Hines VA Fisher House
Honored guests include military family residents and representatives of staunch supporters Combat Veterans Motorcycle Assoc. (CMVA) of Illinois Chapters 24 – Northern Illinois and 24-1 Heart of Illinois.
FOFH-IL Summer Patio Party Honors Military Family Guests & Donors
FOFH-IL Volunteers Take Time from Serious Fundraising Work to Mingle With Hines VA Fisher House Guests, Major Partner.
Military Families Express Heartfelt Appreciation
Fisher House is a Godsend. So many of us want to be with our family members but can’t always afford it with the cost of travel, lodging and food. Thanks to Fisher House we can!
What a blessing! The Fisher House has relieved me of so much stress. Don’t know what I would have done.
This is such a great opportunity for families of veterans affected by war and illness. It warms my heart to see the government, community, families and those who serve out nation working together for the greater good.
The place is more than just a place to sleep. It’s just like your second home.
My grandmother and I stayed at the Fisher House to keep my father company during his long treatment/recovery… If not for this home, my father would have been a sad and lonely man.
…The Fisher House provides peace of mind for the patient as well as their family…the manager and staff are a true blessing…
Military Families Hosted
Number of Military Families Hosted: 8,800