Welcome to Warmth

Thank you for visiting the award-winning Washington Area Fuel Fund (WAFF). Do you live in the DMV area and need help with your heating bill? Have your utilities been disconnected?

You've come to the right place! WAFF accepts applications each year from January through May. We will begin taking 2026 applications in January. When you visit this page during that time, you will see an Apply Now button to apply quickly and easily online.

If you need assistance between June and December, please watch our video and visit the Resources page for helpful links. Ver el video en español.

Washington Gas customers, be sure to visit our Payment Assistance page for programs and bill payment options.

ANYONE CAN HAVE HARD TIMES. WAFF IS HERE.

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 brought on by an illness, accident or job loss. 

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 help keep the heat on in DMV-area homes. 100% of your donation goes directly to support WAFF’s programs.

Your support CAN 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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