The Greater Kansas City Friends of Fisher House, a 501(c)3 non-profit, raises funds to support the new Fisher House Kansas City at the Kansas City VA Medical Center in Missouri. The 16-suite “home away from home” serves families of veterans eligible to receive health care from the Kansas City VA.
What We Do
- Spread the word about this tremendous resource, both to the community who wish to support and to the deserving veterans whose family members may need this home away from home.
- Fundraise to support the sustainment of the House.
- Lay the foundation for an enduring relationship between the Fisher House Kansas City and the local community — critical to ensure our veteran’s families receive the love and support they deserve while staying at Fisher House KC.
What you need to know
Guest Qualifications
To qualify, guests must have a referral, and the permanent address of the guest must be more than 50 miles from the KCVA campus. Referrals to the Fisher House Kansas City are done by social workers or clinical staff. An initial screening will be conducted to determine appropriateness. Rooms are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis with one room per veteran family.
Our Partnership: Serving Those Who Served
The success of the Kansas City Fisher House is made possible through a strong, collaborative partnership between the Greater Kansas City Friends of Fisher House, Fisher House Foundation, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The Fisher House Foundation provides the national framework and funding to build these comfort homes near VA medical centers, while the Department of Veterans Affairs operates and maintains the facility, ensuring families receive world-class hospitality and care during a medical crisis.
Locally, the Greater Kansas City Friends of Fisher House plays a vital role by raising funds, coordinating volunteers, and providing ongoing support for the families staying at the Kansas City Fisher House. Together, we ensure that veterans and their loved ones have a place to stay, free of charge, filled with compassion, dignity, and community.
