News - Friends of Fisher House Illinois
Here is where you will find all news relating to FOFH-IL and Hines VA Fisher House and the Progress of the Lovell Fisher House
IT TAKES A VILLAGE
To support Illinois Fisher House Humanitarian Assistance
FOFH-Il Fund Chair Ray Stripling states, “It’s really rewarding when our community members like Christopher L. Doyle of RLTR MBA, Inc., American Legion and VFW Posts plus the general public such as those featured below contribute financial support and supplies to our mission. FOFH-IL hopes more posts, groups, businesses and organizations will support this truly worthy mission.”
River Grove American Legion Post 335 & River VFW Post 5979 Central Leyden Emergency Supplies Drive Helps Hines Fisher House During Pandemic
Special Kinds of “Heroes” Help Hines VA Fisher House Mission Benefitting Veterans & Their Families
VETERANS POSTS SUPPLY DRIVES KEEP GIVING TO HINES VA FISHER HOUSE
River Grove American Legion 335 and Veterans of Foreign Wars 5979
Garner More Cash Donations & Household Commodities
Face Mask Drop
Edison Park American Legion Post #541 & Park Ridge Businesswoman
Donate 200 & 100 Face Masks Respectively for Hines Fisher House
Just in time for re-opening of Fisher House after corona virus shutdown to veterans and military families with wearing face masks required.
Franklin Park American Legion Post # 974 Family Team
Demonstrates How Team-Work WORKS
With $500 Donation During Pandemic Crisis
Auxiliary Unit 974 Contributes Added $200 Towards FOFH-IL Mission
AMERICAN LEGION DISTRICT 9 RESPONDS TO CALL FOR VIRUS MITIGATION SUPPLIES
Thank You American Legion Franklin Park Post 974 & Combined Veterans of River Grove, American Legion Post 335 & VFW Post 5979!
FRIENDS OF FISHER HOUSE-ILLINOIS PREPARES
FOR FUTURE 2ND COMFORT HOME FOR ILLINOIS
AT CAPT. LOVELL FEDERAL HEALTHCARE CENTER
WHERE MILITARY FAMILIES CAN HEAL TOGETHER
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
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.
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…