Pittsburgh Fisher House
Since 2012 VA Pittsburgh Fisher House has been providing a "home away from home" for the families of veterans and active duty military who are hospitalized. We are located on the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Oakland campus. Our home, with 10 suites, allows families and care givers to be near their loved one while enjoying a place of peace and respite for themselves. Families stay for free, lifting their financial burden and allowing them to focus on their loved one.
Since 2012 VA Pittsburgh Fisher House has been providing a "home away from home" for the families of veterans and active duty military who are hospitalized. We are located on the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System's Oakland campus. Our home, with 10 suites, allows families and care givers to be near their loved one while enjoying a place of peace and respite for themselves. Families stay for free, lifting their financial burden and allowing them to focus on their loved one.
A SECOND PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE IS COMING TO TOWN!
Please watch the video to find out more about the Second Pittsburgh Fisher House along with a special message from former Pittsburgh Steeler Alejandro Villanueva!
PRESS RELEASE
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to open SECOND PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
A new Fisher House at its O’Hara Township campus will join one operating in Oakland. Read More Here!
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System to open SECOND PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE
A new Fisher House at its O’Hara Township campus will join one operating in Oakland. Read More Here!
MESSAGE FROM THE PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE STAFF
In an effort to provide care and support for the VA community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fisher House availability may be impacted by VA Medical Center visitor restrictions. For up to date information on the status of the VA Pittsburgh Fisher House, please contact the Fisher House directly at 412-360-2030.
In an effort to provide care and support for the VA community during the COVID-19 pandemic, Fisher House availability may be impacted by VA Medical Center visitor restrictions. For up to date information on the status of the VA Pittsburgh Fisher House, please contact the Fisher House directly at 412-360-2030.
PITTSBURGH PENGUINS MILITARY APPRECIATION GAME
Thank you to the Pittsburgh Penguins and 84 Lumber for supporting Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House throughout Military Appreciation Month! FOPFH board members and guests had a great time at the November 5 game! Board members attending were Nick Krawec with DJ, Mary Ellen Austin with Harry, and Jim Bruder with guest. Also attending were honorary capital campaign committee chair Dr. Rory Cooper with Rosi, and capital campaign committee members Laura McKinney with Bill, and Deb Walton with Greg, and MJ Meenen. Proceeds from the silent auction of military warm up jersey's, signed ball caps, hockey pucks and other memorabilia will benefit the Capital Campaign for the 2nd Pittsburgh Fisher House!
Thank you to the Pittsburgh Penguins and 84 Lumber for supporting Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House throughout Military Appreciation Month! FOPFH board members and guests had a great time at the November 5 game! Board members attending were Nick Krawec with DJ, Mary Ellen Austin with Harry, and Jim Bruder with guest. Also attending were honorary capital campaign committee chair Dr. Rory Cooper with Rosi, and capital campaign committee members Laura McKinney with Bill, and Deb Walton with Greg, and MJ Meenen. Proceeds from the silent auction of military warm up jersey's, signed ball caps, hockey pucks and other memorabilia will benefit the Capital Campaign for the 2nd Pittsburgh Fisher House!
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THANK YOU Jefferson Memorial Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory for your recent $1,000 contribution to the Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House Capital Campaign! Funds were raised during this year's Memorial Day event at Jefferson Memorial Park. We appreciate your ongoing support!
Pictured from left to right: -Mary Ellen Austin-Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House -Amy George-Jefferson Memorial Park Advanced Planning Manager -Tessa Paivanas- assistant Fisher House manager -S. Brooke Neel- Jefferson Memorial Park Community Relations Director - Heather Frantz- Fisher House manager -Peter Johnson- Jefferson Memorial Park Director of Operations Northwood Charitable Foundation Donates $14,500 to the Capital Campaign "Helping Heroes Heal" to build a second Pittsburgh Fisher House!
Many thanks to Northwood Charitable Foundation for their longtime support of the Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House! As one of our longest and most loyal donors, we appreciate their support. We are thrilled they are helping us build the second house. |
A WINNING COMBINATION! PIRATES CHARITIES, 84 LUMBER & FOPFH!
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FOPFH CELEBRATES MILITARY MONDAY and THE SECOND PITTSBURGH FISHER HOUSE!
The Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House had a great night at the Pirates game celebrating the first Military Monday of the season on May 12. Thank you to Pirates Charities and 84 Lumber for their generous donation to support construction of a second Pittsburgh Fisher House! On hand were Travis Williams - Pittsburgh Pirates President, Sarah Van Dommelen - PR Manager at 84 Lumber, Henry Mannella - Incoming PA State VFW Commander (who threw the first pitch!), and FOPFH Board Members - Dayna Brown, Nick Krawec and Andrew Krull. It was a BIG WIN for all! |
Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House is featured in Northern Connection Magazine!
Read the full article here |
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Recent Events
Thank you 84 Lumber and Pittsburgh Pirates Charities for your donation to the Capital Campaign! We appreciate your continued support!
Brook Brewer donated proceeds from her September jewelry sales to the Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House Capital Campaign! Check out her designs here: bbmilitarywifelife.com/
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Colonel Regis Canny, USAF, (Ret.), is raising funds and awareness for the 2nd Pittsburgh Fisher House! "With Your Support, I Can Help Pittsburgh Veterans and Honor Roberto Clemente too..." Click here to link to his fundraising page! Thank You Regis! 
www.steelers.com/news/giving-back-to-those-who-have-served
Hamill Manufacturing & their employees recently donated and pledged support for the Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House capital campaign for the 2nd Pittsburgh Fisher House. THANK YOU ALL!!
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THANKS to 84 Lumber and Maggie Hardy Knox for a very generous donation of $25,000 to Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. Also thank you to former Pittsburgh Steeler Brett Keisel and current Pittsburgh Steeler and former Army Ranger Allejandro Villanueva for all they do for our veterans!!!
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On July 29, 2020 Sandra Wilder Pennsylvania VFW Auxiliary President presented Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House with a check for over $33,000 for our capital campaign for the 2nd Pittsburgh Fisher House!!
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