National Fisher House Facts

The Fisher House™ program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need.

Total number	38 Fisher Houses currently in operation 11 new VA Fisher Houses being planned, designed or constructed nationwide
Design	16,000 square foot homes 21 suites per home Provides private lodging for 42 family members
Operations	Full-time salaried house Manager & Program Assistant Supported as local 501 (c) (3) charity: "The Friends of VA Puget Sound Fisher House"
Service statistics (2006)	Families served: More than 10,000 Average length of stay: 12-14 days Average length of stay (combat casualties): 45-60 days Average occupancy level: 90% Average cost per day: $0 Saved families more that $10 million in lodging costs, plus food and transportation
Since Inception	Families served: More than 110,000 Number of lodging days offered: 2 million Saved families more than $90 million in lodging costs, plus savings on subsistence and transportation costs

The Fisher House Foundation
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 of our nation's hospitalized military personnel, veterans and their families.