CityView Magazine - Fayetteville, NC
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soldiers,” said Shauna Crouch, Operation’s Assistant at the Fisher House. The Army provides no financial support for Army Fisher Houses. The funding for the operations and maintenance of Army Fisher Houses comes primarily from two sources: service charges ($10 per family per night) and charitable contributions. The Fayetteville and surrounding communities have always been avid supporters of the organization. In late February, there was a 12-hour bluegrass Marathon Jam to benefit the Fisher House. The event took place in Chapel Hill at the American Legion Post 6. Locally, HotRodz motorcycle shop on Sycamore Dairy Road hosts their bi-monthly Bike Night’s where all proceeds are donated back to the organization. In March they auctioned off a bike which, as you can imagine, was a wildly popular event in Fayetteville. Hats off to the new Home 2 Suites Hilton hotel chain for their community-based initiatives that entail donating funds and supplies, as well as providing their own staff to volunteer at fundraisers when needed. Other philanthropists who support the Fisher House are Denzel and Pauletta Washington. In June 2005, the famous actor was recognized for donating the largest amount ever to the Fisher House, Inc. following his visit to the Brooke Army Medical Center where he toured a facility at Fort Sam Houston. They won’t disclose the amount of his gift, but Fisher House spokesman James Weiskopf said it’s one of the largest in the organization’s history and that Denzel Washington and his wife Pauletta have agreed to serve on the Fisher House board of trustees. Looking a contribution? You can donate to a specific house Family Style l The Fisher House dining room has enough space for several families to dine at the same time. either through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) or send a check directly to the Fisher House of your choice. If you would like to volunteer, arrange for your organization to drop off meals or stock the pantry, contact Paula at 910.432.1486 to save your spot on their calendar. CV Enjoy Your Smile Dr. Joy Graves 235 Westlake Rd., Suite 101 Fayetteville, NC 28314 (910) 42-OASIS (62747) www.oasisdentalonline.com 50 | April • 2011