HANSCOM AFB, Mass.–Hanscom FCU and the Armed Forces Financial Network (AFFN) joined together recently to donate $1,000 worth of gift cards to families of hospitalized U.S. veterans.
The $50 gift cards were delivered to Fisher House Boston, a 20-unit facility located on the West Roxbury campus of the VA Boston Healthcare System. Fisher House provides no-cost accommodation for families caring for loved ones at VA hospitals around the world.
“These cards are small tokens of our appreciation for the sacrifices these families have made for our country,” said Hanscom FCU Chairman of the Board Paul Marotta. “The cards will help these families pay for food, gas, and personal expenses as they care for their loved ones during a difficult time. We hope these cards make their lives a little easier.”
Hanscom FCU has a long history of supporting Fisher House, visiting quarterly to cook dinner for guests with Marotta frequently leading the team of volunteers.
“During our visits, we’ve been able to see how much a $50 gift card means to someone who is dealing with a lot of stress and anxiety,” he said. “We want these families to be able to focus on helping their loved ones heal and return home.”
At right, from left, David Sprague, President/CEO, Hanscom FCU; Paul Marotta, Chairman of the Board, Hanscom FCU; Elizabeth St. Pierre, Manager, Fisher House Boston; Sheryl Berglund, Human Resources Manager, Hanscom FCU; and David Minker, Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer, Hanscom FCU.