Dave Rittenhouse and former district governor Dwayne Hopkins provided the program on Fisher House. Dwayne is the CEO and Executive director of Fisher House Inc., which is a home away from home for families of veterans who are receiving inpatient care at a VA Facility.
 
Dave Rittenhouse
Dwayne Hopkins
 
The patients are going through a traumatic life experience, so having their family nearby to offer support is a huge benefit. There is no charge for the stay at Fisher House and the facility offers private bedrooms and baths, well stocked community kitchens, dining and living areas, laundry facilities and housekeeping services. They stay can be just for a few days or for much longer, depending on the need.
 
Fisher House was started in 1990 by Zachary and Elizabeth Fisher, and they paid for and built the first 24 houses. There are now 95 houses across the US, including one in the UK and in Germany. Over 24,000 families stayed in Fisher Houses last year.
 
Funds are currently being raised for a second Fisher House at Audie Murphy VA Hospital. Our club has donated to the cause, but more help is needed. Individual donations are welcome, as are volunteers and specific donations for a wish list.