Fisher House Foundation
Fisher House Foundation Founded June 24, 1990 ; 28 years ago ( 1990-06-24 ) (as Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher House) Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. Founder Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher Type Non-Profit Organization Focus United States military members, their families, and American military veterans Location Rockville, Maryland, U.S. Method Construction of comfortable temporary lodging facilities near military hospitals and Veterans Administration Medical Centers Key people Kenneth Fisher, Chairman Employees 18 Fisher House Foundation is best known for a network of comfort homes where families can stay at no cost while a loved one is receiving treatment. These homes are located at major U.S. military and VA medical centers nationwide, close to the medical center or hospital it serves. Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $200 million in out of pocket costs for lodging and transportation. Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program...