NEED HELP?
Begin with one phone call.
Social workers assess your situation and can refer eligible Herndon and Reston residents to FISH for emergency financial assistance.
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Call: 703-222-0880
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FISH cannot provide assistance without a referral. Calling the number above prevents delays.
FISH MADE A DIFFERENCE
The lights stayed on while a mother recovered.
After an accident left Jada with serious burns, she was unable to work for seven months and exhausted her savings. FISH provided $250 to pay her $115 electric bill and help with the following month, giving this young mother and her two children one less worry during her recovery.
JADA
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Rent and housing
Emergency help that may prevent eviction or housing instability.
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Utilities
Assistance with urgent utility bills and threatened shutoffs.
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Prescriptions
Help obtaining medically necessary prescriptions and related items.
IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE FAIRFAX COUNTY
Call 211
Virginia 211 can help identify health and human services available in your area.
AYUDA EN ESPAÑOL
ASISTENCIA FINANCIERA PARA LAS EMERGENCIAS
Si usted vive en Herndon o en Reston y necesita asistencia
para pagar su renta u otros gastos, llame a 703-222-0880
(en español) de lunes a viernes, de 8 a.m. a 4 p.m.
Questions about the Emergency Assistance Program may be directed to 571-267-2980 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Messages after hours may be left at 571-267-2977.