June 2021 Fisher House News
from our House to Yours
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May 16 - Dear Fisher House |
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"There are those that hear the word only and those that do the word. Here they give with a smile. They make you feel very special. They listen, and are servants to your needs. May our Heavenly Father richly bless them all and some day each will hear these words. Well Done my good and faithful servant." |
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I met a group of awesome ladies this past weekend who were part of an alumnae sorority and they all had line names. One of these was "enough said".....when you read what a recent guest wrote, "enough said" comes to mind....why we do what we do, with you and for them. Lots of military service in this family. I usually like to type this out but seeing a family's reaction first hand in their writing in the journal at the house is so powerful..... |
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Keeping our Eglin Fisher House looking brand new with 5-star love is our goal and as our home turned 10 last year, the cabinets needed a little refresh. They look great and say welcome to our families! |
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Meals at the House are BACK
What legacy are you leaving?
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How to leave a legacy as a parent
Our children listen to us most intently by watching us live. So live with character, conviction, and passion. The most indelible legacy is the way that we live. Meet Malinda Camp, who was a faithful volunteer of our Fisher House until her...
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Meal may also be purchased from restaurant, or prepared on site to feed 8 - 12 folks providing comfort to the families staying with us for hope and healing. We can help with base access with advance notice. |
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Our Generous Community keeps giving back |
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Stubbs Ortho hosts fundraiser - WOW $900 - this Stubbs family gives large! |
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Knights of Columbus 3236 donate $750 |
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Crane Fund for Widows and Children donate $5,000 for 2021 |
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34th Annual Sandestin Wine Festival Donation
$40,000 THE LARGEST ONE EVER!!!!!
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We love our Volunteers! Be one, Recruit one. One person can change the world. |
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September 10 - 18, Niceville
all week, look at calendar for multiple opportunities!
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Fisher House Emerald Coast - Volunteer
Volunteering has a positive effect on your community - and it's good for you too. It is a "win-win" situation. You feel good because you are helping others, and the others feel goof because they are receiving help. Most volunteers share that...
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Military Organizations continue supporting military families in a BIG way |
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Each year, generous military organizations step up and generate lots of love and support for veterans in our community. Did you know they have served, and still serve, paying it forward? American Legions, along with AMVETS across our footprint of care have donated over $110,000 to our Fisher House since 2012.
Some of them are American Legion Gulf Breeze, Post 235, Post 340, Riders and Auxiliary included, Auxiliary #221, Destin, #273, #356 and Sons Squadron 75 and 296. AMVETS Post #35 and #78, along with FL District IV and Ladies Auxiliary. We appreciate their faithfulness. If you qualify for membership in one of them, JOIN, they are a great group of BIG hearted folks who make you feel welcome and do good things.
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This is with Post 340 Riders, me, board member Michael Ambrose with Dirt Emerson, their commander. First photo is my poker face with the amount of the big donation! You know I love outtakes! |
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14th Annual Helping Heroes Together - October 7 |
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Tickets on Sale NOW, Sponsors Filling up Fast! |
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Will you help bless military and veteran families by supporting this event?
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Yes, I will bless and attend!
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Yes, I will bless through a sponsorship!
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Yes, I will bless through a donation!
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Sweet - 2021 Suite Sponsors - Better Homes and Garden/Emerald Coast, Ken and Sheila Cone, Charles and Diane Ruffner in memory of Matt Ruffner, Crane Aerospace, Crane Fund for Widows & Children, Destin Woman’s Club, Lockheed Martin, Mills Heating & Air, St Joe Foundation and Okaloosa Gas District
We still have ROOM for you, 3 suites left awaiting sponsors.
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Always Room in our Inn - Where there is YOU, there is a way.
Our home continues to care for our military families and when greater care calls for a family to travel, we go too, figuratively speaking. Families are placed in partner hotels at our expense, thanks to our generous community. Help keep military and veteran families together for hope and healing.
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HarborWalk All American Thursdays |
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Volunteers are still needed from 6-8 p.m. each Thursday at HarborWalk to create these care packages. It's a fun evening of patriotism, a vintage plane flyover, honoring a hero in our community and is complete with fireworks over the Harbor. Learn more about the care packages here. Volunteer here.
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Support businesses who support your local Fisher House.
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Brock Lawn & Pest - Fort Walton Beach - In Kind - Pest Control for the Home
Joshuatree Internet Marketing - In Kind - Web Design
Trawick Enterprises - Office Internet
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We remain grateful for our friends at Carter & Company, CPA who provide our annual audit and tax return preparation. Good stewardship of your generosity is our priority. |
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STAY CONNECTED - Feeling Social? We share lots of things on our Facebook page..... |
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VOLUNTEER - PARTNER - SHARE |
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Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc - Board of Directors
Executive Committee: President, Bruce Nunnally, Vice President, Gordon "Gordy" Fornell, Secretary - Jim Yurack, Treasurer, Jerry Williams, Past President, Teresa Halverson Board Members: Joe Agostinelli, Michael Ambrose, Myra Arnold, Bryan Creager, Jim Fisher, Dan Nowers and Jeff Riemer.
Executive Director: Mia Hughes
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Community Ambassadors
Keith Brown, Carolyn Espinoza, Samantha Gusoff, Tony Hughes, Susan Jacobs, Peter Karp, Elaine and Ron LaJeunesse, Kevin Locht, Candy Otter, Michelle Phillippe, Lucinda Rogers, Colleen Smith, Dave and Diane Walbeck, Judy and Omar Wiseman and Wayne and Sheila Williams Click here for more info on the program.
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Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Inc. | 850.259.4956 | director@fisherhouseemeraldcoast.org |
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