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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.

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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

 

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.

From November 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 CARSTAR locations throughout Chicagoland served as a drop-off point for anyone wishing to make a donation to The Fisher House in support of veterans and their family members.

The Fisher House serves as a "home away from home" for the family members of veterans receiving long-term care at Hines VA Hospital. In part, its mission is to eliminate the burden of the financial and emotional stressors these families might otherwise incur in an effort to be close to their loved ones while they are treated at the VA.

Each year the response has been overwhelming!

CARSTAR recruited VFW Post 2202 in Schaumburg and the Men's Auxiliary of VFW Post in Brookfield to help get the message out about this great cause. Both posts made significant contributions.

CARSTAR's employees, agent community and business partners consistently demonstrate their dedication and commitment to The Friends of Fisher House efforts to bring support and recognition to this wonderful cause.

CARSTAR Auto Body Franchise members Joanne Schulze, Lou Scola, Julie Maslanka and Teresa Kostick were all on hand for the drop off. "This has become a labor of love" said Teresa Kostick.

"The fact that I am a veteran who proudly served my country makes this all the more meaningful for me" says Lou Scola.

This year $1,160 in cash and gift cards was collected as well as 20 boxes of household supplies and food. It keeps getting better and better and the partnership between The Friends of Fisher House and CARSTAR has blossomed!

 

Fishser House Manager Holly Wright states, "CARSTAR did another wonderful job of fundraising for Fisher House. CARSTAR was able to fill our family room with goods a second year in a row! We are grateful for their ongoing support."

Betty Stamatis, FOFH-IL President comments, "On behalf of the thousands of  U.S. military veterans and their families who will benefit from CARSTAR's support of Hines VA Fisher House, the non-profit, volunteer Friends of Fisher House - Illinois (FOFH-IL) whose mission is assistance of this "home away from home" extends heartfelt thanks to this generous corporation and its associates. The funding they raise and the supplies they harvest are vital to ensuring military families facing medical crises can stay at the Fisher House free of charge with all needs provided as long as necessary.

"This kind of humanitarian support for military families is not provided by the Departments of Defense or Veterans Affairs.

"We look forward to our continuing close relationship with all the fine people at CARSTAR."

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CARSTAR and U.S. VFW Posts Came Bearing Gifts for Hines VA Fisher House Delivering 20 heaping-fill boxes of supplies and $1160 in cash and Gift Card donations are (l-r) Joanne Schulze, A Carr's CARSTAR; Sandra Vincent, CARSTAR Marketing Director; Julie Maslanka, HyTech CARSTAR; Teresa Kostick, All Line CARSTAR; Joel Bell, Brookfield VFW Men's Auxiliary; Doug Tremper, Brookfield VFW Men's Auxiliary; Lou Scola, Scola's CARSTAR; Marian Rodriguez, Mundelein CARSTAR; Marco Dabetic, VFW Post 2202 Schaumburg; Bruce Butler, VFW Post 2202 Schaumburg; and Holly Wright, Hines VA Fisher House Manager. Hines VA Manager Holly Wright Is Delighted To Receive $1,160 In Donations And Gift Cards presented by (l-r) veteran Lou Scola of Scola's CARSTAR, Joel Bell of Brookfield VFW Men's Auxiliary and Doug Tremmer, Brookfield VFW Men's Auxiliary.