Pittsburgh Fisher HouseThe Pittsburgh Fisher House provides free, temporary lodging for the families of veterans who are receiving medical care in the region. Located near major medical facilities, the House allows families to stay close to their loved ones during treatment without the burden of hotel costs or long commutes.
The Pittsburgh Fisher House is supported through congressional funding administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, which covers the House’s basic maintenance and staffing. Each Fisher House is part of a national network of comfort homes built to support military and veteran families during extended hospital stays, ensuring that care for the service member includes care for the family. Vertical Divider
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Supporting the HouseFriends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House is a private, nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the daily operation and long-term sustainability of the Pittsburgh Fisher House. While Fisher House provides the home, our role is to ensure families experience comfort and stability during an already difficult time.
Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House provides the donated funding and volunteer support that makes family care possible, including meals, everyday comforts, furnishings, and programs that directly support families during their stay. Since 2012, through generous community support, we have funded meals, household essentials, and other practical needs that allow families to remain close to their loved ones during medical treatment at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System. |
Inside the Pittsburgh Fisher House
Designed to support families during extended medical care.
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For the families who stood behind those in uniform, we stand behind you.
The Pittsburgh Fisher House is designed to be a quiet, welcoming place for families facing some of the most difficult days of their lives. Located near the Pittsburgh VA Medical Center (University Drive), the house provides a safe and comfortable environment where families can rest, share meals, and support one another while their loved one receives care.
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Our Impact, Made Possible by Pittsburgh
The result of year-round support from individuals, families, and businesses across our community since 2012.
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A Place to Stay When it Matters Most
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Long recoveries reshape daily life for the entire family.
When a veteran requires extended medical care, families are often forced to choose between staying close and managing the financial and logistical strain that comes with long hospital stays. For families like the Schellbergs, the Pittsburgh Fisher House made it possible to remain together during months of intensive treatment and recovery, just steps from the care Steve needed. By providing a stable, welcoming place to stay, the House allowed Steve's wife, Michelle, to focus on presence and support for him rather than distance, cost, or uncertainty. Each day, families facing similar circumstances rely on the House to remain close to medical care and close to one another when it matters most. |
Steve Schellberg, USN (Ret.) with his wife, Michelle, at the House
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How You Can Support Families
There are several ways to support the families who rely on the Pittsburgh Fisher House, whether as an individual or through your workplace.
Stay ConnectedReceive occasional updates about the families supported at the House and the work that makes a real difference.
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Make a GiftIndividual contributions provide the steady, day-to-day support that allows us to continue our mission of service.
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Engage Your CompanyCorporate and workplace support helps sustain the House at scale, strengthening our ability to serve families year-round.
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Every form of support helps ensure families are never alone during medical care.
