Friends of Fisher House Charleston

The Charleston Fisher House

Keeping veteran families together while they heal.

Free lodging, meals, and support for Veteran families during medical care in Charleston.

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Why It Matters

When a Veteran comes to Charleston for medical care, their family should be close by.

Treatment can mean weeks away from home. The Charleston Fisher House gives Veteran families a private room, a hot meal, a ride, and a community — steps from the Ralph H. Johnson VA.

Lodging

A private room next to the hospital — not down the highway.

Meals

Hot breakfasts, donor-cooked dinners, a fully stocked pantry.

Transportation

A short walk — or a free shuttle — to every appointment.

Community

A network of staff, volunteers, and families who get it.

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Family Stories

Real stories from families who stayed close to care.

The Truett Family
Featured Story

The Truett Family · Army

The Fishers are just such angels. To have the foresight that they did to start this is just so remarkable. This is something that I hope people don’t need, but when they do need it, there is nothing better.

Rebecca Truett

Her husband served 22 years as an Army aviator. When his lymphoma treatment meant 30 days of daily appointments at MUSC — 2.5 hours from home — the Fisher House became their lifeline.

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Guest Reflections

“In the midst of our storm, we could never have imagined the peace we found here. Within these walls, there is peace to breathe, think, relax, pray, and heal. It’s more than a home away from home—it’s a place where a community comes together to help heal the minds, bodies, and souls of Veterans and their families in need.”

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A Marine Mother

A Marine Mother

When her son was receiving care at the VA, Fisher House gave this Marine mother a place to stay close by, so she could focus on being present for him during a difficult season.

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Don & Jan

Don & Jan

While Don waited nearly six months for a heart transplant, Fisher House gave Jan a peaceful place to stay close by and gave them both a sense of family during a life-changing season.

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By the Numbers

Eight years. Thousands of nights.
Zero dollars charged.

Every dollar donated keeps a family close to a Veteran in treatment. Here’s the impact your community has made since the doors opened.

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Open and Free

Welcoming Veteran families since 2018 — never a dollar charged, not for a single night.

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Families Served

Veteran families who stayed close to a loved one through surgery, recovery, and the long road home.

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Saved by Families

Lodging, meals, and travel costs that families never had to shoulder during treatment.

How You Can Help

The house runs on people who care.

We receive no federal funding. Every meal cooked, every ride given, and every pillow on every bed comes from neighbors like you.

Make the Biggest Impact

Give a family the gift of being together.

Your gift helps provide meals, essentials, transportation, and lodging support for veteran families receiving care in Charleston.

Ways to Give

Volunteer your time.

Most volunteers support families by preparing meals at the House. We also welcome companies, civic groups, and teams for hands-on service projects throughout the year.

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Attend an event.

Join us throughout the year for community events that raise critical support for veteran families staying in Charleston.

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Calendar

Upcoming Events

Aug

29

2026

Featured Event

Fisher House Freedom Ride

A scenic, police-escorted motorcycle ride through the Lowcountry — ending in a celebration at Over the Horizon Brewing, all in support of veteran families staying at the Charleston Fisher House.

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Fisher House Freedom Ride

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150 Wentworth Street, Charleston.