Welcome to Warmth

Thank you for visiting the award-winning Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF). For 43 years, WAFF has served the DMV region to help families prevent utility shutoffs during challenging times.

Our 2026 season closed on May 29, and we will re-open for applications in January 2027. You can also find assistance from other organizations listed on our Resources page.

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HARD TIMES HAPPEN.

Sometimes, all it takes is a sudden job loss or medical emergency to tip the balance. Every winter people in our community face the difficult question of whether to give up heat in their homes to deal with temporary financial crises.

Since 1983, the award-winning Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF) has helped 320,000 people just like you with more than $34 million in heating bill assistance.

As temperatures drop, every dollar counts. Give today to keep DMV-area homes warm and safe. From the thousands of households we serve, thank you for making sure that no one faces winter alone.

CHANGE A LIFE today

Too many friends and neighbors must make impossible choices between a warm home and food, medicine, even pets.
Your tax-deductible gift to WAFF preserves dignity and provides hope for local DMV households.

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