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Herndon-Reston FISH

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Short-term financial assistance, offered with compassion and respect, can help a neighbor regain stability.

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Need emergency financial help?Fairfax County residents: call 703-222-0880
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Compassion in action

We help. We care. We strengthen our community.

FISH turns local generosity into immediate, practical assistance for Herndon and Reston residents facing short-term financial crises.

We Help

We respond to urgent financial needs before a temporary setback becomes a lasting crisis.

What we do

We Care

Every request is treated with compassion, dignity, respect, and careful attention.

About FISH

We Collaborate

County social workers and community partners connect neighbors with the right support.

How assistance works

You Can Help

Gifts, volunteer service, and Bargain Loft donations turn local generosity into stability.

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Celebrate and support

The FISH Fling

Our signature community gathering helps sustain emergency assistance.

Explore the event

Shop. Donate. Volunteer.

Bargain Loft Thrift Store

Affordable finds and donated treasures help fund assistance for local neighbors.

Visit the Bargain Loft

Meeting community need

More than assistance—a path back to stability.

492total approved cases in fiscal year 2026
$377,000provided through traditional assistance
75%+of assistance funds helped residents remain housed
$57,000in grocery food-card assistance across more than 400 cases