WHO WE ARE

Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. (Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help) is an all-volunteer, non-sectarian, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to helping people meet emergencies and short-term needs. FISH has assisted Herndon-Reston residents for over 38 years.

FISH responds to requests for rent, transportation to medical appointments, furniture, utilities, medical items (including prescriptions) and other short term emergency needs. Our goal is to prevent an eviction, keep utilities from being turned off and help people pay for their prescriptions. We work closely with social workers from Fairfax County, local hospitals and Reston Interfaith.

Additionally, Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc. operates an Answering and Referral Service, funded by a grant from Fairfax County, which provides all callers with information about sources of long and short-term assistance available in Fairfax County through public and private agencies. This service also arranges rides for Herndon and Reston residents to get to medical appointments. Volunteers provide the transportation service.

 

Board of Directors

Community Directors                         President
Marcia Di Trapani

Vice-President
Karen Stevens

Secretary
Donna Braudaway

Treasurer
Elizabeth Glennon

Publicity
Cindie Moulton

Family Assistance Liaison
Helen Sellman

The Bargain Loft Liaison               Evea Newsom

FISH Fling/Fund Raising
Lisa Groves

Historian                                     Janet Hyman

Board Member
Barbara Beecy

Festivals/Loft Volunteer
Darlene Palmer

Loft Volunteer
Mary Kay Stine

Loft Volunteer                                   Suzanne Rudiselle

Corporate Directors
Suzanne Fulton, Soarings            Chris Griffin, Griffin-Owens & Assoc. Theresa Ridderhoff, Sallie Mae

Seated L-R: Donna Braudaway, Janet Hyman, Helen Sellman, Cindie Moulton

Standing L-R: Barbara Guinee, Barbara Beecy, Mary Kay Stine, Evea Newsom, Elizabeth Glennon, Marcia Di Trapani, Chris Griffin, Theresa Ridderhoff, Suzanne Fulton