A Place to Heal

This past year, more than 25,000 families stayed at Fisher Houses at no cost to them or used other Foundation programs, saving more than $28 million. Fisher Houses allowed families to be together during the toughest times of their treatment journeys. Since 1990, the impact has been significant as more than 455,000 military and veteran families have stayed in a Fisher House. Along with the Hero Programs and scholarships, Fisher House Foundation has saved our greatest national treasure, our military service men and women and their loved ones, more than $575 million.

Fisher Houses honor the sacrifice and service of our military and veteran heroes and those that stand by their side. They serve veterans of all eras, providing peace of mind and the dignity and respect they deserve while going through medical care. From Vietnam-era veterans to those still serving today, Fisher Houses are here for military and veteran families now and will be here for years to come.

With Loved Ones Nearby

In 2011, while attempting to pull a wounded soldier out of a firefight, August O’Niell suffered leg wounds from a burst of machine gun fire in Afghanistan. He spent the next three years attempting to rehabilitate his leg before opting for an amputation. His family was able to stay nearby in a Fisher House throughout his recovery journey.

From first being medically evacuated to Landstuhl, Germany through approximately 20 surgeries at hospitals in Maryland and Texas, his mother, brother, sisters, father, and stepfather all came to support him, usually staying at a nearby Fisher House.

August remains on active duty and continues to serve as an Air Force pararescue jumper. He is also an adaptive athlete. Since his 2011 injury, Fisher House Foundation has been able to support his family members at Warrior Games and Invictus Games where he competed and earned medals in swimming, weightlifting, and team sports.

“Family is the only thing you have, so them being there... it was irreplaceable.” —AUGUST

O’NIELL