Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher of New York founded the Fisher House™ Foundation Inc. a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, with the intention of meeting a humanitarian need for our nation's hospitalized military personnel, veterans and their families. For the full story, click here
43 Fisher Houses are currently in operation, 12 more houses are under construction.
Service statistics
(2008)
Nationally, families served: More than 9,500
Average length of stay: 16 days
Average length of stay (combat casualties): 45-60 days
Average occupancy level: 90%
Average cost per day: $0
Saved families more that $12 million in lodging costs, plus food and transportation
Since Inception
Nationally, families served: More than 120,000
Number of families of combat casualties: approx 7,500
Number of lodging days offered: 3 million
Saved families more than $100 million in lodging costs, plus
savings on subsistence and transportation costs
FISHER HOUSE OF THE EMERALDCOAST
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast will be house number 44 and will host 12 Family Suites.
When operational, the house will be administered by a full-time salaried House Manager.
