When a loved one is hospitalized or moved to a local skilled nursing facility, the Guest House becomes a place where time and togetherness are cherished. Because of you, families can be by their loved one’s side in those tender, final moments, free from worry about where they will rest or how they will get their next meal. VGH began thirty years ago when it was discovered that a wife from Bishop was sleeping in her car with two young children while her husband was hospitalized. With your help, veterans and their families never have to put themselves in harm’s way again.
Pat, one of our cherished guests, expresses her appreciation every single day. Her husband is receiving care at a local skilled nursing facility, and the journey from their rural town can feel long and taxing. Daily visits would be nearly impossible without the support of community leaders like you. Pat, who is in her 70s, is uncomfortable driving at night, and your kind gift means she can stay close to her beloved husband without enduring lonely hours on the road each day.
“I find myself caught in many currents trying to stay afloat on top of all my daily responsibilities. VGH has given me a safe retreat from things I am unable to control. I found shelter, meals, friendly staff, and “home” again. You help me stay strong and learn ways to navigate new seas as my husband did so many years ago with his enlistment in the Navy.”
- Pat, Navy Wife
“I wish I had more time,” Pat says, her eyes reflecting both sorrow and gratitude. She doesn’t know what the future holds, but she feels blessed for every moment she can share with her husband. When a family loses a loved one, the grief can be overwhelming. Even those who feel prepared often find themselves at a loss, faced with managing bills, planning burials, and sorting through treasured belongings. Your compassion lights the way in dark and heavy days by giving families a place to stay and space to grieve during one of the most difficult times in life.
Your generosity allows families to remain close, to say what needs to be said, to hold hands for just a little longer, and to find peace. Thank you for making the hardest days easier for veteran families by giving them the gift of time—something that cannot be measured, only treasured.
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