Providing support to families of our wounded military is the newest service project undertaken by the Kiwanis Club of Bethesda. The Fisher House Program at Bethesda Naval Hospital, a unique private-public partnership, provides "a home away from home" that enables family members of the military to be close to a loved one at the most stressful time - during hospitalization for an illness, disease, or injury. Here, families can focus on the healing process, free from the financial concerns of finding an affordable place to stay, in an unfamiliar city, while a loved one is hospitalized.

On December 4, the Club will prepare and provide dinner to the 15 families staying at Fisher House The Club will continue to provide dinners at Fisher House throughout the year. Donations of food and dollars from the community are encouraged. To learn how you can help, contact Program Chair Jeanne Smith at 301-509-5224 or visit www.bethesdakiwanis.com.