Fairfax FISH Inc. 

How does FISH Operate?

Member churches recruit volunteers and contribute funds. Each church has a representative on the FISH Council.  FISH has no paid professional staff, no office, and minimal operating expense, which frees more than 95% of ther donations for direct outreach services.

How is FISH Funded?

Member churches support the work of FISH through their outreach programs.  FISH also welcomes donations from individuals and groups to meet the growing needs of our less fortunate neighbors. Service groups are encouraged to make FISH part of their charitable works.  Federal and Fairfax County Employees have contributed through United Way using # 8305 or Combined Federal Campaign using #72413 as the respective designated codes.  FISH receives grants.

Who We Are?

Fairfax FISH is an ecumenical outreach program begun in 1975.  It has grown to 15 active member churches each with a representative on the FISH Council.  Last year Fairfax Fish financially assisted over 1260 men. women, and children of Fairfax County.  FISH is a total volunteer organization that logged 10,564 hours of services and traveled 8,182 unreimbursed miles in 2006.

History of FISH

In 1961, church members in Oxford, England organized the first FISH to provide assistance to their neighbors in need. The movement quickly spread to this country.