With nearly 30 years at Chelco, Tina has built a career starting as a Member Accountant with Chelco, then advancing to her current role as Energy Services and Government Accounts Coordinator. She has also dedicated several years to different boards, and we are honored to welcome her to our Board of Directors. Her experience and leadership will help to continue growing our mission. 
After serving 20 years in the Air Force as a F-16 and F-35 pilots, Todd and his family relocated to Niceville. Since retirement, he has continued his commitment to service, joining Boeing as a Customer Engagement Lead at Eglin Air Force Base. Mr. Lafortune was introduced to the Fisher House early in his career, and has remained committed to our mission. He now joins our Board of Directors, and brings experience and passion for supporting our military community.
Originally from the United Kingdom, now living in Navarre, Angela brings her many years of management, finance, marketing and military support to our team. Angela led several organizations, coordinating thousands of volunteer hours which produced over $200K in donations to local charities. Fun Fact: Angela returns to our board. In our early years, she was responsible for our marketing and PR efforts before the Fisher House on Eglin was built. We are thrilled to have her join us again!
Join Us at the 36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival!
Get ready for a deliciously good time at the 36th Annual Sandestin Gumbo Festival! This iconic event, supported this year by Tito’s Handmade Vodka is a must-attend for food lovers and festival-goers alike, featuring the best gumbo on the Emerald Coast and a fantastic atmosphere. Information and tickets to attend may be found here.
We’re looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! Whether you’re assisting with check-in, serving samples, or keeping the fun going, your support makes a huge impact.
🔗 Sign up to volunteer here: https://www.volunteermark.com/fisherhouseemeraldcoast/gumbo-festival-25-sa-1733001862532
Join us for a fun-filled day and be part of a beloved community tradition. We can’t wait to see you there!
Looking for a sweet way to make a difference? Join us for Cookies & Kindness, held on the first Wednesday of every month!
Here’s how you can help:
👩🍳 Bake Cookies: Bring your favorite homemade treats and help us fill the house with the comforting smell of fresh-baked cookies.
🎁 Drop Off Goodies: Don’t have time to bake? Store-bought treats are welcome, too!
🤝 Spread the Love: Every cookie brings comfort and joy to the families staying at Fisher House.
Whether you’re baking from scratch or grabbing a box of your favorite cookies, your kindness will make a big difference. Let’s sweeten the day for our military families, one cookie at a time! 🍪💕
This National Croissant Day, we’re asking you to do more than enjoy a flaky, buttery treat. Join us in giving back to the families of our military heroes by volunteering to provide meals for those staying at Fisher House Foundation– a place that offers comfort and support to families of veterans and active-duty service members.
🍴 How You Can Help:
Volunteer to Provide Meals – From breakfast to dinner, your contribution can make a big difference. You can even bring croissants (freshly baked or store-bought!) to brighten someone’s day and give them a taste of comfort.
Host a Meal Drive – Gather friends, family, or coworkers to cook together and provide a home-cooked meal, complete with delicious croissants!
Donate Food or Ingredients – If cooking isn’t your thing, you can donate food or ingredients so others can prepare meals for the families.
Why Volunteer?
How to Get Involved:
A meal from the heart goes a long way.
👉 Volunteer Today! Help Feed Our Heroes’ Families, One Croissant at a Time.
Join us for Doc’s Annual Gumbo Cook Off on February 1st, from 1-4 PM, hosted at Doc’s Oyster Bar & Grill! This exciting event features mouthwatering gumbo tastings, live music from Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe, and thrilling raffles.
All proceeds directly support Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, helping military families in their time of need. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled day of food, music, and community for a great cause!
Today, we’re celebrating one of the best snack foods out there — popcorn! But as we enjoy this crispy treat, let’s take a moment to think about the incredible military families we support through Fisher House Foundation.
Just as popcorn brings people together for a good time, Fisher House brings families together when they need it most — providing a “home away from home” for families of veterans and active-duty service members receiving medical care at military and VA hospitals. 💙🏠
This National Popcorn Day, you can help us continue supporting these amazing families by donating, volunteering, or simply sharing this post. Every bit helps! 🌟
Enjoy a snack, make a difference, and share the love with our veterans and their families. 💪🇺🇸
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A family stayed with us in November after their active-duty son was killed in an automobile accident. Sadness abounds as we walk through humanity and our staff were there for them, along with other guests staying there, also for physical healing. Each interaction offers the opportunity to be a light, or borrow someone else’s. Ken Fisher, CEO of the Fisher House Foundation says it best, and I paraphrase, “we build the structure, the real magic happens when people connect over a meal prepared in the kitchen.” Within these walls, people seeking hope and compassion can make a blessing or receive one. This mom posted in the journal in her room over her week stay. Reading it in its entirety will make you weep for someone you don’t know and whom you will never meet. But can relate to her sadness in your own way. Be a light, make a difference. One person at a time.
“After withdrawing care and saying goodbye to my son in ICU, I returned to the Fisher House and was wrapped in the biggest hugs and held as I wept. Kindness and compassion are the biggest gifts offered here.Staff and other guests make this place wonderful. Leaving is bitter sweet.” God Bless and Keep You
The long-running event attracts wine aficionados, celebrity chefs, and restaurateurs to the Village of Baytowne Wharf for four days of all things food and wine. This year’s Sandestin Wine Festival will take place from April 10 – 13. 400 happy, helpful volunteers are needed to staff this multi day event and receive a FREE t-shirt and taster ticket. A portion of the proceeds benefit our Fisher House on Eglin in a BIG way. Find out more here.
Last year’s event raised $50,000 – the most in our history. WOW!
