As part of his ongoing effort to support veterans and their families, Congressman John Delaney led a bipartisan group of House members in calling for increased funding for the Fisher House Foundation, which provides military families free housing while a family member receives medical care. Delaney rallied his colleagues to join him on a letter to the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense requesting additional funding for Fisher House. Last week, 30 members joined Delaney in making the request, which is designed to help Fisher House build more facilities around the country.
Delaney has shown a commitment to supporting the organization since he was first elected to Congress and has pushed for the increased funding for the program in the Department of Defense budget for the last three years.
The Fisher Foundation has helped over 250,000 military families since 1990. The organization’s homes provide families with apartment-style lodging, with suites that include a kitchen, laundry facilities a living room and toys for children. Most homes are within walking distance of the hospital. Fisher House has an A+ rating from the American Institute of Philanthropy and has been given four out of four stars by Charity Navigator.
For more information on Fisher House and Congressman Delaney’s work on their behalf, click here to read his op-ed on the importance of the program.