On December 13, ACCA staff took time to give back to the community by volunteering at the Bethesda Fisher House, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military families.

To create a warm and welcoming environment for families staying at Fisher House, staff members joined hands to serve meals, help military families create holiday gifts, and celebrate the spirit of the season with a gingerbread decorating contest.

Fisher House Foundation is best known for its network of nearly 100 comfort homes for military and veteran families. Bethesda Fisher House provides housing at no cost for military and veterans’ families while a loved one receives medical treatment.

Since inception, the program has saved military and veteran families an estimated $610 million in out-of-pocket costs for lodging and transportation.

“Supporting our service members is an important part of ACCA’s commitment to community and service,” said Barton James, ACCA president and CEO. “Here at ACCA, we’re proud to have a staff full of association leaders with heart. The holiday season is a time to reflect on gratitude; volunteering at Fisher House is one way we can unite as teachers to express our appreciation for those who have served our country.”

This volunteer effort reflects ACCA’s mission to elevate professionalism and service within the HVACR industry while also fostering meaningful connections with the communities its members serve.

“Fisher House Foundation is grateful to ACCA volunteers for their support helping military and veteran families,” said David Coker, president of Fisher House Foundation. “Volunteers are an essential part of building community within Fisher Houses bringing extra warmth and comfort.”

Fisher House Foundation also operates the Hero Miles Program using donated frequent flyer miles to bring family members to the bedside of injured service members as well as the Hotels for Heroes program using donated hotel points to allow family members to stay at hotels near medical centers without charge. The Foundation also manages an awards program recognizing programs that support military and veteran communities and scholarship funds for military children, spouses, and children of fallen and disabled veterans.

ACCA encourages its members and industry partners to join in giving back this holiday season. Whether through volunteering, donations, or supporting local causes, these efforts embody the spirit of service that defines the HVACR community.

For more information on ACCA’s community involvement and upcoming initiatives, please visit acca.org.