News

March 08, 2020

McKesson Military Resource Group Dinner at Fisher House

McKesson Military Resource Group visited Richmond Fisher House  on 03/02/2020 and provided the house with a $250 grant. We look forward to our continued partnership with McKesson.

February 13, 2020

2020 Short Pump Ruritan Charity Golf Tournament

Please join us for the annual Short Pump Ruritan Charity Golf Tournament at The Hollows Golf Course on May 7th to benefit The Fisher House, local charities, and honor in memorial WWII veteran Russell L. Scott. Lunch will be served 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. with “shotgun” play starting 12:30 p.m.   Also, in the event of a rain-out on the scheduled date, a rain date is reserved for June 4th. Pricing Information: Enter Your Foursome: $320.00 Includes green fees, a cart, dinner and beverages […]

October 23, 2019

Collegiate School Visits Richmond Fisher House as a Part of their Envision Richmond Program

Collegiate School visited Richmond Fisher House recently as a part of their Envision Richmond program. The trip was an educational experience for students on the different services offered to our nation’s Heroes.

October 04, 2019

Richmond Fisher House II – Flyover September 27, 2019

The roofing and windows have progressed nicely. You will see the bricks being set in the next video. Inside the rough-in is progressing nicely and we have the low voltage cables run and will be hanging sheetrock soon.

July 16, 2019

Richmond Fisher House II – Flyover July 11, 2019

See a flyover of the second floor framed and the trusses are being put into place on Richmond Fisher House II. 

May 17, 2019

Birdies For Charity Program Helps Richmond Fisher House

Birdies for Charity presented by TowneBank is a fundraising platform operated by the PGA TOUR in conjunction with the Dominion Energy Charity Classic. Birdies for Charity allows participating organizations to receive a 10% bonus on every gift they receive through the program (emphasize that every gift will grow by 10%). Donating is simple and can be done online or via check. The Richmond Fisher House is a participant in this event and you can give online through the Birdies program […]

April 10, 2019

10th Annual Richmond BlueGrass Jam

More than 27 bands will be volunteering their time playing for the Richmond Bluegrass Jam. Over the last nine years the event has raised more than $165,000 for the Richmond Fisher House. President of the RVA Bluegrass Jam Tom McNally, along with Mac McDonald from Richmond Fisher House, stopped by to share a preview of the event with us.   The event kicks off Saturday, April 13th from 12 pm to 11 pm at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. […]

September 28, 2018

A Second Fisher House Breaks Ground in Richmond

Fisher House Will Expand Support for Military & Veteran Families at Richmond Veterans Hospital Ground was broken today for a new Fisher House at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center. Mayor Levar Stoney, David Coker, President of Fisher House Foundation, Leo O’ Donnell, Chairman of the Richmond Fisher House Foundation Board of Directors, and VA Medical Center Associate Director Alan Lombardo participated in the ceremony. This home will provide lodging for an additional 20 families of veterans and military at no cost, […]

March 23, 2016

Another successful Blue Ball is in the books!

Beautiful day, lots of golf and silliness. Thanks to YOU – all our golfers, partners and sponsors – we raised around $21,000 for the Richmond Fisher House. Let’s recognize: The Club at Viniterra for all the hard work and the COURSE… of Course! Absolute Stone our Title Sponsor Park N Go our Golf Cart Sponsor Legends Brewery our Beverage Cart Sponsor Cigar Realm for providing cigars Benny’s BBQ for lunch Sugar Shack for the breakfast Bunkie Trinite Tophies for the […]

September 25, 2015

CBS6 Feature: Fisher House offers families of injured military veterans a free place to stay

 RICHMOND, Va. — There is a place in Richmond where loved ones of injured veterans can find a home away from home while a family member recovers. This special place is called Fisher House and for the people staying there, it provides a place of tranquility and peace of mind. For the people behind it, they say helping veterans and their families is what they do best. “We’ve been here since December. For me, when I come here, it […]

November 06, 2014

Military Order of the Purple Heart Prepare Lunch

See photos from Military Order of the Purple Heart Prepare Lunch.

May 20, 2014

OurVa.com and Pizza Place provide dinner

OurVA.com and Richmond Pizza Place, home of authentic, hand-tossed New York style pizza, recently provided a classic New York style pizza dinner to the staff and guests of Richmond Fisher House. Was it ever good!

May 01, 2014

Ft. Lee Credit Union Continues Its Support of Richmond Fisher House

Officials from the Federal Credit Union at Ft. Lee dropped by Richmond Fisher House recently with a check, shown here presenting it to Program Support Assistant, Willie J. (“Mac”) McDonald. We deeply appreciate the continued support.

April 20, 2014

Ft. Lee AIT 27D students, SFC Castle and Lyons help beautify Richmond Fisher House

Advanced Individual Training Students from Ft. Lee, SFC Castle and Lyons came out this spring to plant flowers, trim bushes and generally spruce up the grounds of Richmond Fisher House. Guests and staff greatly appreciate and enjoy the results of their hard work.

December 10, 2013

Walmart Decorates Richmond Fisher House for Christmas

Again this year, Walmart has pitched in to make the holiday season at Richmond Fisher House feel as much like home as possible. From wreaths to garland and even a Christmas tree, the house now sparkles with goodwill to all.