LANDSTUHL, Germany– Service Credit Union staff dedicated a day to assembling 1,000 Care Bags for guests staying at the Landstuhl Fisher House in Landstuhl, Germany.
The Fisher House provides a home away from home for families and patients receiving medical care at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
“Guests at the Fisher House often arrive on short notice, as they are visiting loved ones undergoing treatment for injuries or illnesses, typically sustained in the line of duty. In some cases, guests may be saying a final goodbye to their loved ones before they pass,” the credit union said. “Service Credit Union’s small token of appreciation aims to provide comfort during these difficult times. The care bags offer essential items that may have been forgotten in the rush, helping to ease the burden of a last-minute stay for families arriving from the United States.”
In addition to assembling Care Bags, Service Credit Union volunteers also cleaned the grounds around the Fisher House. Their efforts included raking leaves, pulling weeds, organizing the storage area, and sweeping walkways, all to ensure that guests staying at the Fisher House experience a welcoming and well-kept environment.
"Service CU’s support, like this generous donation, is vital to the operations of Fisher House. It directly impacts the well-being of our families, ensuring they have what they need when they need it most. Contributions like these help us continue our mission of providing a ‘home away from home’ for military families in need,” Sarafine Buchanan, general manager of the Landstuhl Fisher House said in a statement
Added Jaime Yates, AVP of community development at Service CU, in a statement, "Service CU has been proud to support the Landstuhl Fisher House through monetary donations as well as spring and fall clean ups over the years. They play such a vital role for our military families, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support them in a new way this year through the care bag donations."