How you can support the VA Puget Sound Fisher House Support: to bear or hold up; serve as a foundation for; to sustain; to maintain by supplying things necessary to existence; provide for; to uphold by aid.
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If you wish to make a financial donation to support the expansion of our Healing Garden please use this form. And thank you! Did you know?"I can never thank you enough for what you have provided for me the last three weeks. I always had a place to sleep and clean up, even if I left the hospital at 2am. I will never forget your kindness. I am donating to the Fisher House so that others can have what I did". Shelia n the last quarter of fiscal year 2011 28% of the donations to the VA Puget Sound Fisher House came from families who have stayed at Fisher House. These are very often small gifts (average $132.00) but they mean so much because they come from the heart, from people who have experienced firsthand the benefits of staying at VA Puget Sound Fisher House. No gift is too small; every gift helps us provide comfort and support to the Veteran and Military families we serve.
How to Make a GiftAppropriated Congressional funds pay for the basic maintenance of the house and staff salaries. All the programs which directly impact the families staying at Fisher House are provided through donations and volunteer hours. 99.8% of every donated dollar goes to the on-going, daily support of the VA Puget Sound Fisher House. Donate On LineYour tax-deductible donation through the Friends of VA Puget Fisher House (a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code) may be made with ease and security using PayPal. Simply click on the button below. Please note that PayPal does charge a small transaction fee. Donate By MailIf you prefer to donate by mail please download this donation form and / or make out a check payable to Friends of the VAPS Fisher House and mail to:
Giving via the Combined Federal Campaign or Other Workplace Giving Programs Talk to your employer to see if they participate in workplace giving programs or offer matching gifts for your donations. You may be able to specify the Fisher House program by number. Talk to your local organizers to get help with this. If you are a federal employee you may donate to VA Puget Sound Fisher House through the Combined Federal Campaign. Our CFC number is 45650. In-kind Donations of Tangible ItemsWe gratefully accept donations of new items for use in the house. We appreciate donations of household goods such as paper towels, bathroom tissue, laundry detergent, cleaning supplies (“green” products, please) and non-perishable foodstuffs such as canned food, peanut butter, jelly, herbs and spices as well as common pantry goods (flour, beans, rice, sugar, etc). Please visit our Wish List Page for a detailed list of current needs. For health reasons we cannot accept used items. We do not need donations of furniture, bedding, towels or clothing. Out of respect for the privacy of our guests we ask that you make arrangements with the Management office before coming to Fisher House. Please call (206) 277-3950 with questions about making a donation of goods or to arrange for deliveries.. Please note, we cannot accept deliveries on weekends or Federal holidays. Phone and Gift CardsWe greatly appreciate gift cards in any amount to use for purchasing food and other supplies for the house. Gift certificates for local restaurants and entertainment can provide a welcome change of pace for families here for extended periods of time. Thank you for your support! |
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This is just a small sample of feedback from our guests. Your generous contributions allow us to provide for the needs of the families in Fisher House, giving them support and comfort during a stressful time. "it's impossible to quantify how much of a positive impact the facility has had on our ability to care for our son during his recovery. The convenience and cleanliness of the House and thoughtfulness of the staff has been outstanding. The seasonal programs were greatly appreciated and the gifts for Christmas were extremely generous. A special thanks to the Friends of VA Puget Sound Fisher House, benefactors and staff for the vision and implementation of the mission of the Fisher House Foundation". Frank & Connie, Alaska "I thank the staff, Foundation, donors and volunteers for making the Fisher House a home away from home for our military families - Thank You!!" Billie, Washington "Staying at the Fisher House is like staying with a beloved friend. Thanks so much for your welcome". Beth, Washington "A home away from home. A kind, caring staff when we needed a friend. A wonderful place to come back to after a long day or night at the hospital. A great 'thank you' to the Fishers and all who make this possible". Charles & Ellen, South Dakota
"We would like to thank you for your hospitality. We truly felt comfortable to be here and it made our situation a lot more bearable. A million 'thank you's!" Angel & Pam, Arizona "I call this the 'Blessing House'. Thanks so much for everything". Barb, Oregon
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Address: 1660 S. Columbian Way, Seattle, WA 98118 | Phone: 206-277-3950 This website is owned and maintained by the Friends of the VA Puget Sound Fisher House, |
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