It's not too early to think about buying tickets to the FISH Fling
The Fling is our annual gala to celebrate FISH accomplishments and to recognize those who have made special contributions to FISH, and to spend an evening of good food, celebration, and entertainment. Perhaps the highlight of the evening is the silent auction, with many valuable items items for everyone to bid on.
A New Logo for Herndon-Reston FISH
As you can see at the top of the page, Herndon Reston FISH has adopted a new logo. One reason we made the change was that the previous logo was sometimes misinterpreted as a Christian symbol, similar to what is often seen on car bumper stickers. Because we are a nonsectarian nonprofit organization, we wanted to avoid the confusion. But we also wanted to have a new logo that would be colorful, fresh, and modern and what we hope will convey an optimistic and hopeful outlook.
HRFISH Has Moved Its Offices
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Our new office address is 1801 Robert Fulton Drive, Suite 120-E. The building is located off of Sunrise Valley Drive near the Sunrise Valley Elementary School.
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The photo below shows the new building.
FISH Executive Director
Carolyn Amacher
Greetings! In April I became the Executive Director of Herndon-Reston FISH. You can find me in our offices on 1801 Robert Fulton Drive in Reston.
My background is in nonprofit management, with 20-plus years of executive leadership of Jewish Community Centers and other community-focused nonprofits throughout the country. I have an Master’s of Social Work and a Master's in Gerontology, as well as a Certificate in Leadership Coaching for Organizational Wellbeing from George Mason University. I have overseen fund development efforts for not-for-profit social service agencies including annual, legacy, and capital campaigns. Specialties include donor cultivation, solicitation of major gift donors, and foundation relations.
I served as Central Virginia president of the Syracuse University Alumni Club and chair of the Community Advisory Board for KXCI Community Radio in Tucson, Arizona.
An empty-nester, I live in Reston. I have two sons, ages 24 and 29. Outside of work, you can find me hiking, traveling, reading, and writing.
I am enthusiastic about my new role providing Friendly, Instant, Sympathetic Help (FISH) to Herndon and Reston residents in short-term financial crises. I hope to have the opportunity to connect with you soon!
Carolyn Amacher, MSW, MSG
Executive Director
Herndon-Reston FISH, Inc.
The FISH Mission
Supporting Our Neighbors in Need