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Is Fisher House a good charity?
Fisher House Foundation has received an A+ rating from Charity Watch, an online charity rating guide distributed by the American Institute of Philanthropy, a nationally prominent charity watchdog service. It is one of only two organizations appearing in the "Veterans and Military" section.
Is Vietnam Veterans of America a reputable charity?
Good. This charity's score is 86.04, earning it a 3-Star rating. Donors can "Give with Confidence" to this charity.
How do I donate airmiles?
Collectors can now visit www.airmiles.ca/donate and use their Cash Miles for the causes that matter to them. Donations can be made in increments of $10 and Collectors have the flexibility of spreading their donation across multiple charities.
Who runs the Fisher House Foundation?
Ken FisherSince its inception, the program has saved military and veterans' families an estimated $500+ million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation. Currently, Ken Fisher, Zachary's grand-nephew, continues the legacy and serves as the Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation.
What does Vietnam Veterans of America do with donated items?
The Vietnam Veterans of America sells your donated items to private companies by annual bid which generates the majority of the funding to support the local, state, and national programs of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Your donations make it all possible so we thank you for your support.
What are good veterans charities?
Top 10 charities that support veteransDisabled American Veterans (DAV) Charitable Service Trust.Homes for Our Troops. ... Puppies Behind Bars. ... Wounded Warriors Family Support. ... Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. ... USO. ... Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) ... Hope for the Warriors. ... More items...•
What is the name of the program to donate miles to charities?
Mileage Plus members can make donations to the American Red Cross through United Airline's Mileage Plus charity program. The minimum mileage requirement for a donation is 1,000 miles. All donations should be made by visiting the Mileage Plus Service Center or by calling 1-800-421-4655.
Can I donate my airline credit?
Donating airline miles to charity A minimum donation of 1,000 miles is required. If you have fewer than 1,000 miles in your account, then you can donate all of them. In addition to the U.S.-based charities, you can donate to charities in Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Can I donate my dream miles?
Collectors can use 500 Dream Miles to make a $50 donation to either Kids Help Phone or Food Banks Canada. Donations can be made at airmiles.ca/donate.
How many Fisher Houses are there in the US?
One idea grew to the first Fisher House that has grown to over 90 Fisher Houses and supported hundreds of thousands of families. This network of comfort homes was created to provide a sense of normalcy during medical crisis and it all started with just… one. Zachary Fisher was a builder, philanthropist, and patriot.
What is the purpose of a Fisher House?
Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military & veteran families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital. These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world. Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths.
Is Fisher House a 501c3?
The Fisher House Foundation, Inc., a not-for-profit organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code, builds new houses and assists in the coordination of private support while encouraging public support for the homes.
Is the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund legitimate?
Based in Arlington, Virginia, VVMF (the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund) is the nonprofit organization authorized by the U.S. Congress in 1980 to build a national memorial dedicated to all who served with the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War.
What does Vietnam Veterans of America do?
VVA offers veterans claims assistance, financial advising, job placement, and advocates on their behalf through legislative initiatives. VVA provides outreach programs to all veterans in need with regard to Agent Orange, homelessness, PTSD & substance abuse, educational advancement, POW/MIA, incarceration, and more.
Are donations to Vietnam Veterans of America tax-deductible?
Donations to us are TAX-DEDUCTABLE. Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA) is the only national Vietnam veterans organization congressionally chartered and exclusively dedicated to Vietnam-era veterans and their families.
Where is Fisher House located?
If you have questions regarding our Privacy Statement or its implementation, please contact us at Fisher House or by mail at 7323 Hwy 90 West, Suite 107, San Antonio, Texas, 78227.
Is Fisher House a non profit?
Fisher House, Inc. – a non-profit charitable corporation (IRS Code 501 (c) (3) – supports the following Fisher Houses in San Antonio; South Texas VA Fisher House, BAMC Fisher House and Lackland Fisher House. Fisher House Funding comes from corporate, group and individual donors as well as from the San Antonio Area Combined Federal Campaign (CFC #87784) and the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC #413062). Contributions are fully tax-deductible. Donations of cash, goods, services and volunteer time are always needed to ensure that facilities and services remain free of charge for guests.
Does Fisher House collect personal information?
Fisher House, Inc. is committed to protecting your privacy and does not use this web site to collect any personally identifiable information about you other than what you provide voluntarily. We do not sell, trade, or provide your name or contact information with any other organization or individual, except in those cases when a donor designates his or her contribution. In these cases, we do provide contact information to our Corporate Office Manager of Fisher House, Inc. in order to acknowledge the donation. Managers are told they may not use this information for any type of solicitation. We do not use your personal information for direct mail, telephone solicitation, or any other purpose other than to mail each donor a complimentary copy of Fisher House, Inc.’s Newsletter. Should you not want to receive a copy of our Newsletter, we will delete your name and address upon receiving a request for deletion by mail, fax, or email (located under the CONTACT section of our website). We do not use cookies. For organizations linked to our web site, please refer to their privacy statements as contained on their websites. If you have questions regarding our Privacy Statement or its implementation, please contact us at Fisher House or by mail at 7323 Hwy 90 West, Suite 107, San Antonio, Texas, 78227.
Alaska Airlines (1,000 miles minimum, in 1,000 mile increments)
Go to Alaska Airlines Donation Form: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/mileage-plan/use-miles/share-gift-miles/donate-miles
Frontier Airlines
Members can contact the EarlyReturns desk at 1-801-401-9000. Tell them you wish to donate to the Fisher House Foundation.
Hero Reflects on Fisher House
Maj. Pat Miller was wounded during the Ft. Hood shooting and Fisher House was there for his family.
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Offering $250,000 to nonprofits supporting military, veterans, and their families in unique and innovative ways.
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Hear Jessica tell how Fisher House stepped in when her husband Chaz was injured.
Recent Social Media
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Who is responsible for Fisher Houses?
A. Fisher Houses are given to the military services and Department of Veterans Affairs as a gift, and the commander or director of each medical center where the houses are located are responsible for establishing the eligibility, priorities, and selection criteria. Please communicate directly with a Fisher House manager for the requirements at a specific house from the " Current Houses " section of our web site.
Does the government pay for private donations?
A. The government pays only a portion of the costs. Ours is a "unique private - public partnership," and in many instances, because the funds benefit a specific individual or family, laws and regulations prohibit the expenditure of government funds, but do permit the expenditure of privately donated funds.
Can you visit Fisher House in advance?
A. In almost all cases, yes, but please have the courtesy to arrange your visit through the manager of the house you wish to visit in advance. Individuals or groups wishing to visit a Fisher House should do so during the week, and not over the weekend.
Does Fisher House Foundation sell donor information?
A. Fisher House Foundation is committed to protecting your privacy and does not sell, trade, or provide donor contact information to other organizations. Donors will receive an acknowledgement letter and two copies of The Patriot each year. Fisher House Foundation does not use donor information for mail or telephone solicitation.
Does Fisher House Foundation receive tax dollars?
Once an individual house is gifted to the military, it is supported by two sources of funds: (1) from the income generated by a Congressionally approved trust fund maintained by each military service (these funds are referred to as "nonappropriated funds") and (2) from voluntary donations, given by individuals and organizations. Houses located at VA medical centers do receive support from U.S. tax dollars.
Can you volunteer at a Fisher House?
A. Volunteering is done at the local Fisher Houses, and not through the Fisher House Foundation. We suggest you contact the manager of a Fisher House directly - either by telephone or email. The manager is in a better position to know what is needed at his or her house. The names, phone numbers, and email addresses for the managers is at the " Current Houses " section of our web site.
Does the VA charge for a Fisher House?
Is there a charge to stay at a Fisher House? A. No. Fisher Houses at VA medical centers do not charge a room fee; all room fees for guest families at all Army, Navy, and Air Force Fisher Houses are paid by Fisher House Foundation.
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