McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge VFW Post No. 177
Continues Annual Support of FOFH-IL Mission in 2018
All Donations to FOFH-IL Are Tax Deductible, 501(c)(3) Tax ID# 26-3057560
McDonald-Linn Chicago Ridge VFW Post No. 177
Continues Annual Support of FOFH-IL Mission in 2018
2018 Snowball Benefit Raises Some $6,500
To Continue 9 Years of Support for FOFH-IL Mission
FOFH-IL Welcomes New Supporter
JX Truck Centers Donates $350 to FOFH-IL;
Pledges Future Assistance
49th Annual Patriotic Celebration
by First Free Rockford Honors
Veterans & Military Families
LOYAL SUPPORTER ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR CHICAGO
DONATES $2,000 TO FOFH-IL MISSION
TO SUSTAIN HINES VA FISHER HOUSE
Major Donation
SERTA INTERNATIONAL CONTRIBUTES 60 NEW MATTRESSES & SPRINGBOXES
TO FOFH-IL TO UPDATE ALL 20 HINES FISHER HOUSE PRIVATE BEDROOM SUITES
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Tammy L. Duckworth - U.S. Senator, Illinois Tammy Duckworth served as the Assistant Secretary of VA Public Affairs and Intergovernmental Communications. Illinois has implemented cutting edge programs for veterans, especially in the areas of health care, mental health, housing and employment. With over $70 million in new initiatives for Illinois veterans over the last 2 years, the state has become a leader in benefits for its service members. A Major in the Illinois Army National Guard, Duckworth served in Iraq and flew combat missions as a Black Hawk helicopter pilot. During a mission in 2004, a rocket-propelled grenade struck the helicopter she was co-piloting and as a result of the attack, Duckworth lost both of her legs and partial use of one arm. She received many decorations for her service in Iraq, including the Purple Heart and the Air Medal. |
Longtime Loyal Supporter
2017 Snowball Benefit Raises $7,600
To Help Sustain Hines VA Fisher House
This Kind of Volunteer Activity Is Vital to Sustaining Hines VA Fisher House
Humanitarian Services for Military Families During Medical Crises
Annual CARSTAR Partners Campaign
Garners Major Contributions
For Hines Fisher House Wish List
Supporter from Day One
Addison VFW Post No. 7446
Continues Annual Assistance
With $2,000 Donation
Continuing Loyal Supporter
2016 Snowball Benefit
Raises $7,000 for FOFH-IL Mission
To Help Sustain Hines VA Fisher House
Strike for Vets Charity Bowling Event Raises Over $7,000
to Benefit Veterans, Military Families during Medical Crises
Joint effort by 2 Outstanding Teenagers with Friends of Fisher House-Illinois
Results in Successful Launch of Charity Bowling Event
Valued Partner
U.S. Secret Service Chicago Field Office Contributes $7,500 Raised by 2015 Operation Shining Star Charity Golf Event
Annual Benefit Supports Friends of Fisher House-Illinois and the 100 Club of Chicago.
Longtime Supporter
$500 Contribution
Welcome Exciting New Partner
"FOFH-Il is thrilled and honored to welcome our new partner, Two Brothers Brewing Company, and enjoyed their annual Summer Festival. The FOFH-IL Board is pleased to be a beneficiary of this marvelous three-day event raising $5,000 to support our mission providing humanitarian assistance to military families during medical crises. Also, we applaud Two Brothers Brewing Company’s continuing support of the truly worthwhile cause of Make-A-Wish Illinois,” says Betty Stamatis, FOFH-IL President.
Continuing Supporter
Valued Corporate Support
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…