COMMUNITY GROUPS
IN ACTION
At Fisher House Foundation, we have the support of community groups throughout the country who support their local Fisher Houses or raise funds and awareness for a future Fisher House in their area. Here are some highlights.
Milwaukee, WI
Fisher House Wisconsin helps VA healthcare providers Although times are tough during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fisher House Wisconsin is still finding ways to support our veterans. We love our healthcare providers and are so thankful for the many doctors, nurses, specialists, and others who give so much to care for our veterans every day. To show our appreciation, Fisher House Wisconsin had an assortment of snacks delivered to the staff at the VA. A little token to hopefully brighten their day and help fuel their energy for long shifts. Carrie Lodi, a volunteer and VA employee, even arrived very early in the morning to make sure the 3rd shift staff members were not missed. Thank you to our VA healthcare workers!
Ann Arbor, MI
Donors support VA Ann Arbor Fisher House during the pandemic What makes a Fisher House a home? It's the little things. Our Fisher House at VA Ann Arbor opened during the COVID-19 pandemic and it's made supporting the house challenging. No volunteers are allowed inside, and fundraising feels insensitive while so much is uncertain for our community. However, we discovered a silver lining. People still wanted to help, but they weren't sure how. We started offering micro-opportunities for people to get involved in caring for Fisher House guests, from the safety of their own homes. What makes a Fisher House a home? A fruit basket and a jar of treats on the kitchen counter. Compostable coffee cups to reduce spreading germs while being earth friendly. Individually labeled baskets in the refrigerator for families to store their personal items. Dispensers for soap and hand sanitizer in each private room and common area. Some of these items were nice to have, others became absolutely necessary to maintain a healthy living environment. And each of them was purchased by donors who gave in denominations from $6 to $50. What makes a Fisher House a home... and what allows donors to support that home during a pandemic? It's the little things.
Feeding our everyday heroes in Maryland
Andrews AFB, MOMD 18
Our healthcare workers are on the front lines battling the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that has spread rapidly throughout our communities. Doctors, nurses, medics, technicians, transporters, pharmacists, and everyone who supports patient care are rising to the occasion and caring for our most vulnerable populations. The Joint Base Andrews Fisher House, Inc. expressed their appreciation to these everyday heroes by providing two days’ worth of catered lunches at Malcolm Grow Medical Clinics and Surgery Center, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Working with 11th Medical Group leadership and the staff at the Punjab Grill in Washington, D.C., 300 meals of exquisite Indian cuisine were prepared and delivered to medical personnel on May 28 and 29, 2020. Pictured are Airman Bantogon, left, and Airman Galvan, right, getting ready to enjoy their meals. We salute their dedication!
THE PATRIOT • VOLUME 11 • ISSUE 2 • 2020
