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March Fisher House News From Our Home
With Incredible Gratitude

Where has the first two months of this year gone? We would like to recognize some of our cause champions and financial partners for the past few months. When you see them, please thank them for their help fulfilling our mission. 
American Legion Auxiliary 356 - How much Vickie? $6755, WOW!
Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club
$1000
Eglin Spouses Club - $500
Photos coming soon from Bear Bait Ultras, Fokkers Pub and Harbor Walk Village for their efforts hosting events.
John Rafferty and the Knights of Columbus 3236 - $1,000
Ocean City Bingo - $1650

The Zeh family, who were previously stationed at Eglin and part of the 96 MDG remember our Fisher House with a memorial gift on the passing of his father.
Brock Lawn & Pest - Fort Walton Beach
In Kind - Pest Control for the Home

Joshuatree Internet Marketing
In Kind - Web Design

Loc-n-Stor
In Kind - Storage Facilities
Brock Lawn and Pest golfing for Fisher House!
Jerry Williams runs with as Bear Bait!
Better Homes and Garden Emerald Coast hosts food drive and collects a lot more! $$
  Support businesses who support your local Fisher House.
Sponsor our Coloring book and help Shalimar the Squirrel share with others how our
Fisher House came to Eglin AFB.
SUPER HEROES UNITE - SAVE THE DATE - OCTOBER 18
Returning Sponsors.....and we haven't opened registration yet. Tickets will go fast, sell out risk guaranteed!
Because of our generous community, our 10th annual Helping Heroes Gala raised ....$78,181
Click here for photo link of 2017 F - U - N!!
   Upcoming Events by Community Partners
Lady Boss Market - March 25
Free and open to th epublic, family friendly, 11 am to 5 pm at the Fort Walton Beach Landing, a day dedicated to all the Lady Bosses right here on the Emerald Coast. Fisher House of the Emerald Coast will be one of the beneficiaries from this event. A brunch is also being hosted March 18. For more information, click here .
Volunteers also needed, email: ladybossmarket@gmail.com
Because of the flu, three of our military moms went into labor early since January of this year, one at 26 weeks. The family was medically evacuated to Sacred Heart in Pensacola, and because of you, Dad remained close, staying at a partner hotel. The first time we received an update, it was bleak. Many weeks later, the roller coaster for this family has a happy ending and the baby who is almost up to 5 pounds, is trying out his car seat and will be released soon. The family, intact, they will be heading home to begin their new life.
1,180 guests were hosted in 2017
Sweet - 2018 Suite Sponsors - Legendary Marine
Epsilon Sigma of Kappa Sigma Fraternity|L3/Crestview Aerospace
Charles and Diane Ruffner in memory of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew R. Ruffner
Words from our Guests
"I am so grateful to be able to stay here. My niece was injured really bad in a car accident and family needed to be here. I jumped on a plane with no clue where I would sleep when I arrived. God opened all doors and made a way, then Fisher House did the rest. Thank you so much and may God bless you all." - February 9, 2018
" My daughter and son-in-law had a scheduled C-section on Monday. I wanted to be close and packed my bag with the thought that I would sleep in labor and delivery waiting room. My son-in-law contacted the Fisher House and secured me a room and what a blessing the Fisher House has been. It has been so convenient!  We enjoyed the board games, corn hole and the library, snacked while playing. The house is amazing, down to every detail! I had the pleasure to spend time with the staff; Marc, Don and Judy were so welcoming! This would be a wonderful place to volunteer or work! Thanks again for helping me be comfortable welcoming my granddaughter! " February 12, 2018
Distinguished Women tour the Eglin Fisher House
Fat Tuesday Parade at Baytowne
Volunteer Opportunities
Cookies and Kindness - Bakers Wanted - First Wednesday of each Month
The first Wednesday of each month we will be sharing kindness through fresh baked goodies. Great way to share the comfort with others and save the calories in your kitchen. Cookies can be dropped off at the house for our guests. Sign up here.
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Thanks to all those who attended the open house in February and signed up to help! More opportunities are being added, please check back frequently. www.fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org
Spring Cleaning at the House - April 9 - 13
base access preferred , sign up here .
32nd Annual Sandestin Wine Festival April 13, 14
Volunteer Signup Almost Full...... click here to grab those last shifts.
Our home turns 8 this year....refresh capital campaign underway......
Our board of directors just approved the purchase of two rooms of furniture to replace worn items that have been in the home since the beginning. Thanks to you, and your support, the 2017 Gala raised $78,181 and your generosity helped replace this tired furniture with quality items to honor our guests and their sacrifices. Photos coming soon!!
The long awaited luggage cart should be here this week, too!
Community Ambassadors

Carolyn Espinoza, Dave and Diane Walbeck, Peter Karp, Keith Brown, Rhonda Hanson, Candy Otter, Colleen Smith, Elaine and Ron LaJeunesse and Wayne and Sheila Williams
Welcome Karen Spence to our board of directors.
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Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc
Board of Directors

Executive Committee : President, Teresa Halverson, Vice President, Gordon "Gordy" Fornell, Secretary - Tama Van Decar, Treasurer, Jerry Williams, Past President, Shirley Pigott.  Board Members : Joe Agostinelli, Myra Arnold, Bryan Creager, Jim Fisher, Kevin Locht, Bruce Nunnally, Jeff Riemer, Karen Spence and Jim Yurack. 

Administrative Director : Mia Hughes

Eglin Fisher House provided 3,215 Bed Nights to military families in 2017

Brian Gawne, a member of the Fisher House Foundation toured our home and was on hand to mark this milestone.
Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. | 850.259.4956 | director@fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org