January 2022 Fisher House News
from our House to Yours
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"More medical....staying here makes the stress go away! P.S. You can't beat the staff. They make our world go round smoother." |
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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. Blessing bags are delivered to hotel guests...and include gift cards for food, and personal and hospitality items to share cheer. Just $25, donate here.
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Set a resolution for 2022 to give more. Get your volunteer passport filled out with us - No application necessary, just a big heart with a willingness to help! |
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What's for Dinner? Feed our families |
Meals may also be purchased from restaurant to feed 8 - 12 folks providing comfort to the families staying with us for hope and healing. Currently, base access required due to installation restricted access. Sign up here.
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33 Volunteers needed - Feb 12
Brunch Fest at HarborWalk
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Tickets also on sale for this inaugural event. Tickets here.
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Volunteers needed for Sandestin Wine Festival, April 8 and 9, volunteers get a taster ticket, spots filling fast. |
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We love our Volunteers! Be one, Recruit one. One person can change the world. |
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Our Generous Community keeps giving back |
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NEW CEFCO opens at 325 Eglin Parkway N in Ft. Walton Beach. Wes and Jerry, representing CEFCO presented $1500 to our Fisher House this week in celebration of their new store. Go visit and tell them Fisher House sent ya! |
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We were in the house with our Mustang owner friends last evening and received a (WOWZA) $1500 donation from the Emerald Coast Regional Mustang Club. They also participate in the Fat Tuesday parade with us at Baytowne Village each year, sharing a few mustangs for the crowds to enjoy. This year is February 27 at 2:00 pm, join us! |
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Florida Powerboat Emerald Coast Poker Run gives BIG - $2500 - Thanks Stu and friends! |
This annual event raises money for charity while the powerboat owners have fun along the Emerald Coast. We are grateful for their continued support of our military. |
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14th Annual Helping Heroes Together - Raises enough for a whole house generator, appreciate the Mills Heating and Air Match! More Photos here!
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Cox is already on board, thanks Cam.....room for you but hurry! |
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Sweet - 2022 Suite Sponsors - Bay Breeze Patio aka Eggs on the Beach, Baytowne Wharf Neighborhood Association, Bear Bait Ultra, Charles and Diane Ruffner in memory of Matt Ruffner, CHELCO, Crane Aerospace, Crane Fund for Widows & Children, First Nation Group, Jacobs Technology
Mills Heating & Air, Ocean City Bingo and Okaloosa Gas District
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Jim Yurack, New Board President 2022-2024 |
Jim, who is the Project Engineer, IV with Serco-WBB has served on our board since 2016, most recently as our Secretary. He is a retired Major with the USAF, Test Pilot School Graduate and he and his family live in Niceville. Read more 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, Jim Yurack, Vice President, Gordon "Gordy" Fornell, Secretary - Jim Yurack, Treasurer, Jerry Williams, Past President, Teresa Halverson Board Members: Michael Ambrose, Myra Arnold, Rob Connell, Bryan Creager, Eric Fiel, Jim Fisher, Dan Nowers, and Jeff Riemer. Lifetime Director: Shirley Pigott, Financial Advisor: Bruce Nunnally
Executive Director: Mia Hughes
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Community Ambassadors
Elieana Crites, Samantha Gusoff, Cherie Himes, Tony Hughes, Susan Jacobs, Peter Karp, Elaine and Ron LaJeunesse, Kevin Locht, Kathryn Moore, Michelle Phillippe, Lucinda Rogers, 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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