The Fisher House Foundation is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1990 to provide housing and support services for military and veteran families during times of medical crisis. Best known for the Fisher House program, the Foundation builds and donates comfort homes near military and VA medical centers, allowing families to stay close to loved ones receiving care at no cost.
Desert Storm
Gulf War
1990–1991
Organizations serving veterans of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.
The Gulf War demonstrated modern military coordination and rapid deployment in defense of international stability. Veterans of this conflict represent a transition into high-technology warfare. Organizations connected to this period support service members who served during a pivotal moment in late 20th-century military history.
Organizations linked to Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm veterans (1990–1991).
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Headquarters Organizations
All War Periods
The Navy SEAL Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to provide immediate and ongoing support to members of the U.S. Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), Naval Special Warfare (NSW) veterans, and their families. The Foundation delivers critical assistance across the lifecycle of service, from active duty through transition, injury, and loss.
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to provide compassionate care and comprehensive support to those grieving the death of a loved one who served in the United States Armed Forces. TAPS offers peer-based emotional support, grief counseling resources, crisis response, and long-term recovery programs at no cost to survivors.
The Veterans Outreach is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of veterans and their families by providing direct support services, advocacy, and community-based assistance. The organization focuses on helping veterans navigate challenges related to housing, employment, healthcare access, and reintegration.
