I have visited Fisher Houses around the world. The Fisher House in Michigan is top notch and the house and the friends always go the extra mile to provide great support to our MI families. If there is a need, we’ll find a way to support our Veterans and their caregivers. Love is good medicine!
I have volunteered for Fisher House Michigan for a few years now, and am always amazed at the compassion and effectiveness of this group. Everyone involved cares about Veterans and their families and goes to great lengths to make sure guests in the Fisher House are taken care of. I can't recommend this nonprofit enough.
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I had never heard of Fisher House Michigan or the Fisher House Foundation until I joined a fundraiser for FHM in 2018, when it was still raising the funds to build the first Fisher House in the state of Michigan. The dedication, perseverance, and compassion that every member of the team has is astounding. As a veteran myself, I can understand some of the hardships that caregivers and families experience, and it's a comfort to know that Fisher House Michigan is there to support those in need. This is a nonprofit truly serving the veteran and military community.
I have volunteered amd donated with this organization amd every time I feel the impact they make. What they do for Veterans and their Families is spectacular.
I have had the pleasure of Volunteering with Fisher House Michigan on a few occasions. Every action, decision, and event is focused on helping Veterans and their families. I had always assumed that the events in the community were staffed by only other volunteers such as myself. I was delightfully surprised to learn that many of the board members volunteer their time to ensure mission completeness. The Fisher House Michigan team is nothing short of spectacular and strives to help Veterans all across Michigan!
I had not heard of Fisher house until I started going to the University of Michigan. However, since then I have had the pleasure of working with members from the organization and can clearly see the impact it has on veterans in need. I have even heard that there are plans to build a Fisher house in Detroit and continue expanding in Michigan.
As a veteran and a donor, I could not be more impressed with Fisher House Michigan. From the outpouring of love and support to our veterans and their families, to the outstanding stewardship of the organization's donations and resources. The Fisher House is truly a home away from home and what our service members and veterans deserve for their service and sacrifice to our Nation!
The Fisher House is an amazing resource for Veterans and their families. Time and again we hear how grateful the Veteran community is, not only for a beautiful and safe space to stay while their loved one is receiving care at the VA, but also for the comradery and support of the Fisher House staff and fellow guests.
Absolutely THE BEST addition to the Veteran-helping space in this region in recent memory. Created the perfect supporting home for Veteran families, literally right next to the VA hospital. Everyone who engages any part of Fisher House comes away singing their praises.... including me!
- Dr. Eric Fretz, Chairman, Veterans Community Action Team, Region 9
One amazing place! Filled with love and support for those families time of need. It is more than a "House" - it is a "Home" supporting veteran families. We love Fisher House of Michigan! Thank you for all that you do for our Veteran Community!
I have been working with the Fisher House Michigan for the past four years as a donor. They help the Veterans Employee Network, Ann Arbor of Thomson Reuters host an annual golf outing to raise funds and awareness about the mission of the Fisher House. They make it so easy to work with them. They kickoff the event every year with stories of the good work and good medicine we are helping them provide. It is a pleasure to partner with them and I hope we are able to continue this tradition long into the future.
As a former family member staying at the Fisher House in Bethesda Maryland 25 years ago. Words can’t describe the appreciation and gratitude we have for the Fisher House during our time of need. We would travel 500 miles to be with our son during cancer surgeries, sometimes on just a few hours notice. If it wasn’t for the Fisher House I don’t know what we would of done.
My wish was to have a Fisher House built in my home state of Michigan. Well yesterday that wish came try . I was able to visit the Michigan Fisher House in person.
It was the generous donations from all the people in every walk of life made this possible. This is a gift for the Veteran to have a place for his/her family to be close by during trying times in their life.
Sincerely, Sharon & Gary
The Fisher House is finally open and it’s wonderful! It is warm and comforting — even my Service Dog feels right at home there.
This long-awaited resource has already served more than 2500 individual guests, ensuring our Veterans can access the medical care they earned — with their loved ones by their side.
Thank you for continuing to support this Fisher House and for helping us bring another to the Detroit area!
First, I was a recipient of services, then a donor, and now a board member. I am proud to be associated with this mission because the people involved have the heart, talent, and integrity to always put the mission first: caring for our military and veteran families. Thank you to all who donate to help keep families together when their veteran is hospitalized. In these uncertain times, it's now more important than ever.
I didn't know what a Fisher House was until someone described it "like a Ronald McDonald House for military and veteran families." Then, I wondered why we didn't already have them in Michigan. I support Fisher House Michigan because they care about veterans and use each donation carefully to build Fisher Houses and take care of the families inside.
After working with Fisher House Michigan, for the local Student Veterans of America, University of Michigan chapter, annual benefit dinner, I can honestly say they are some of the most interesting and impactful people I've met. I'm thrilled that I've been able to serve our community along side them.
I am an Air Force Veteran and have been donating to Fisher House Michigan for three years. It was really special to see that they opened Michigan's first Fisher House, even during the pandemic. I plan to continue to support the Ann Arbor house while the Detroit house gets built. This organization knows how to use every penny of my donations to help military and veteran families.
Having been a wounded soldier with a family that utilized the Fisher House in Germany, having them here in Michigan made me happy to be a part of the mission of the foundation. It’s been a pleasure to be a part of the team that cares for our veterans and their families here at the VA Ann Arbor Fisher House. I take pride in everything I do for our families from the first initial greeting and tour to the day they check out. The guest comes first. We strive to meet all the needs that are possible in order to make their stays more enjoyable and as stress free as we can. It’s a pleasure and a blessing to with with the Fisher House Michigan team in order to make this all possible.
Amazing People! Amazing Purpose! Taking care of our Veterans and their Families in a time of need. Thank you so much for all in the State of Michigan making these new Fisher Houses available to our Veteran Community! Much appreciated by so many!
As a veteran, I am very interested in supporting all needs of that population. I love Fisher House of Michigan for providing top level housing near the Ann Arbor VA Hospital. It is free and allows family members to be close by to their loved ones in their time of need.
This not for profit is lean and efficient with their overhead and heavy on delivering to the core of their mission with professionalism and a caring attitude. I am responsible for leading a family Foundation and have a lot of familiarity with the efficient operation of a not for profit. This one is A+ in my books!
FHM not only raises funds to build and support Fisher Houses — they also raise awareness so that Veterans can access the care they’ve earned without the financial burdens of travel and lodging.
Wonderful organization that is dedicated to helping Veterans. Its volunteers are selfless and professional with incredible enthusiasm and passion.
Excellent caretakers and stewards of the many donations made.
Serving those who have served us! These comfort homes for military families during a medical crisis are so necessary. Pleased to have helped bring the first Fisher House to Michigan!