JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rep. Joe Smith, R-St. Charles, presented representatives of the Fisher House with a resolution today at the Capitol, observing May 12 as “Fisher House Day.” The Fisher House offers free lodging to the families of patients seeking treatment at the St. Louis VA Medical Center during their stay.
“The Fisher House provides an invaluable service to military families during trying times.” Rep. Smith said. “For the families that wish to be by their loved ones bedside, it is very important to have a place to stay, and to be with other families going through the same difficulties. The Fisher House provides an atmosphere for families to provide support to one another, and that’s a great thing.”
The Fisher House is funded through donations and there is no charge for families to stay at a facility. The organization estimates the St. Louis Fisher House with provide 73,000 nights of free lodging to family members of hospitalized veterans and military members in its first 10 years.
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