Community Groups in Action

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.

Ann Arbor, Michigan

A fabulous picnic lunch for fabulous guest

Members of the Fisher House Michigan Board of Directors, the VA Ann Arbor Executive Leadership Team, and several Fisher House guests were treated to a picnic lunch on the back patio. The VA Fisher House staff donned Fisher House aprons, manned the grill, and served delicious salads, sides, and custom Fisher House cookies. FHF’s Brian Gawne and FHM Board Members were treated to “Stories of Service” from WWII veteran and Richie Boy, Dr. Guy Stern. Dr. Stern, a FHM Advisor, was recently featured on 60 Minutes.

Dayton, Ohio

Beads and Bling — It’s a Mardi Gras Thing

After postponing and then subsequently cancelling the 2020 “An All-American Evening,” we’re back! The Fisher/Nightingale Houses, Inc. (FNHI), 18th Annual “All American Evening” was held on August 28. This year’s theme was “Beads and Bling — It’s a Mardi Gras Thing” and was a fun-filled evening. This annual fundraiser for FNHI was held in the Dayton Masonic Center. The event featured themed gourmet bistro dining plus a wine and bourbon tasting. Both a silent and live auction were held during the evening and there was a costume contest.

St. Louis, Missouri

A “thank you” to the cake lady

Becky Elfrink or as we call her the cake lady. Provided the Fisher House with cakes for every holiday during the pandemic and continues to do so. Becky began her voluntary service with us in 2018 and we have been blessed by her gifts and talents in the kitchen since. Often our families would ask, “How much does she charge for her cakes?” I would always hesitate and say she makes cakes for love not for a fee. I have to admit that I have asked Becky to make a special cake for our guests who had to come up for cancer treatment on the veteran’s birthday or for their anniversary. She has never turned down a request. I can’t say enough about the gratitude the guest and staff have for the sweet gift of Mrs. Becky (cake lady).