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Updated: 5:13 PM Sep 12, 2008
Fisher House Day in Aiken
Saturday, September 13, 2008 is officially Fisher House Day in Aiken County as volunteers work to build one of their own in the county.
Posted: 5:13 PM Sep 12, 2008Reporter: News 12 Staff |
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September 12, 2008
AIKEN - Saturday, September 13, 2008 is officially Fisher House Day in Aiken County as volunteers work to build one of their own in the county.
The Fisher House is similar to a Ronald McDonald House; it provides a home away from home and offers free housing for veteran and military families who have loved ones at a V.A. hospital.
There will be several fund raising events throughout the county including a concert at Rose Hill. If you would like to donate, you can send money to the following address:
The Fisher House Community Foundation of the CSRA
P.O. Box 31358
Augusta, GA 30903
www.active.com/donate/teamfisherhouse/aikencountyveteranscouncil
The project started July 4th. Fund raising will continue until the house is built.
- Operation Employment Career Fair -- Warren Baptist Church, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- GOP 12th Congressional District Candidates Forum -- St. Paul's, 7 to 8 p.m.
- Light the Night 2012 Kick-off -- Adventure Crossing, 6 to 8 p.m.
- Time to Care Project at Camp Rainbow -- Rutledge, Ga.
- Back-to-School Bash -- Diamond Lakes Recreation Center, 2 to 5 p.m. Free school supplies, guest speakers, health screenings for school.
- Time to Care Back-to-School Hotline -- News 12, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Time to Care Blood Give-In -- First Baptist Church of Augusta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Augusta Metro Chamber Women in Business -- Augusta Marriott, 11:30 a.m.
