Hanscom AFB, Mass. � The holiday season was a bit brighter for families of hospitalized veterans, as officials from Hanscom Federal Credit Union and Hanscom Air Force Base presented $1,000 in Thank You Cards provided by the Armed Forces Financial Network.
The cards were delivered to Fisher House Boston, located on the West Roxbury campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System. Fisher House Boston is a 20-unit facility that provides free accommodation for families of veterans receiving medical treatment. The cards, worth $50 each, will help pay for food, gas, and personal expenses.
Since 1991, the Fisher House Foundation has donated 60 "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers located in the United States and Germany. The foundation has served over 200,000 families, saving them more than $200 million in lodging and transportation costs.
Since 2005,�9,236�military families staying at Fisher Houses worldwide have received over�$461,836�from the AFFN Military Community Support Program. Every dollar distributed has assisted military service members, Veterans, and/or Military Family Members for care, comfort, and food while staying at a Fisher House.
Hanscom FCU volunteers and staff have developed a personal connection with Fisher House, visiting quarterly to prepare a meal for guests. "Continuing our partnership with the AFFN Thank You Card program is the perfect accompaniment to our Fisher House trips," said Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "Being here regularly gives us a better understanding of just how much $50 can mean when youre away from home, focused on helping a loved one get better."
About AFFN
AFFN was founded in 1985 at the request of the U.S. Army in support of the "Surepay" direct deposit system, to provide U.S. Military personnel (active, reserve, dependents, and retired) with access to their funds through ATM and POS terminals at or near U.S. Military bases worldwide. AFFN's mission is to increase the versatility of participating financial institutions to better serve the U.S. Military. �AFFN is co-owned by the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC).
About Hanscom FCU
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., serves 56,362 members across the country and overseas through 17 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds over $1 billion in assets.
Hanscom FCU offers members an array of products and services, including free checking and savings accounts, consumer loans and credit cards, investment and insurance services, and mortgages for primary, secondary, and investment properties.
Photo: Col. Michael A Vogel, 66
th Air Base Group commander, left, Elizabeth St. Pierre, Fisher House Manager; Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta; and Hanscom FCU President/CEO David Sprague at the presentation of 20 Thank You cards for family members of veterans seeking treatment at the VA Boston Healthcare System. The cards were donated by the Armed Forces Financial Network.
Hanscom AFB, Mass. � The holiday season was a bit brighter for families of hospitalized veterans, as officials from Hanscom Federal Credit Union and Hanscom Air Force Base presented $1,000 in Thank You Cards provided by the Armed Forces Financial Network.
The cards were delivered to Fisher House Boston, located on the West Roxbury campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System. Fisher House Boston is a 20-unit facility that provides free accommodation for families of veterans receiving medical treatment. The cards, worth $50 each, will help pay for food, gas, and personal expenses.
Since 1991, the Fisher House Foundation has donated 60 "comfort homes," built on the grounds of major military and VA medical centers located in the United States and Germany. The foundation has served over 200,000 families, saving them more than $200 million in lodging and transportation costs.
Since 2005,�9,236�military families staying at Fisher Houses worldwide have received over�$461,836�from the AFFN Military Community Support Program. Every dollar distributed has assisted military service members, Veterans, and/or Military Family Members for care, comfort, and food while staying at a Fisher House.
Hanscom FCU volunteers and staff have developed a personal connection with Fisher House, visiting quarterly to prepare a meal for guests. "Continuing our partnership with the AFFN Thank You Card program is the perfect accompaniment to our Fisher House trips," said Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. "Being here regularly gives us a better understanding of just how much $50 can mean when youre away from home, focused on helping a loved one get better."
About AFFN
AFFN was founded in 1985 at the request of the U.S. Army in support of the "Surepay" direct deposit system, to provide U.S. Military personnel (active, reserve, dependents, and retired) with access to their funds through ATM and POS terminals at or near U.S. Military bases worldwide. AFFN's mission is to increase the versatility of participating financial institutions to better serve the U.S. Military. �AFFN is co-owned by the Association of Military Banks of America (AMBA) and the Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC).
About Hanscom FCU
Hanscom Federal Credit Union, headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., serves 56,362 members across the country and overseas through 17 branches, over 100,000 service centers and surcharge-free ATMs, 24-hour telephone service and a web-based branch. The credit union holds over $1 billion in assets.
Hanscom FCU offers members an array of products and services, including free checking and savings accounts, consumer loans and credit cards, investment and insurance services, and mortgages for primary, secondary, and investment properties.
Photo: Col. Michael A Vogel, 66th Air Base Group commander, left, Elizabeth St. Pierre, Fisher House Manager; Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta; and Hanscom FCU President/CEO David Sprague at the presentation of 20 Thank You cards for family members of veterans seeking treatment at the VA Boston Healthcare System. The cards were donated by the Armed Forces Financial Network.