Age-Friendly DC

Sidewalk Palooza is underway! Our Age-Friendly DC Program Officer Hannah Kaufman joined Palooza organizer Erin Palmer and East Rock Creek Village member Judith McCullough to walk in Ward 4 and report safety hazards via 311. Go to sidewalkpalooza.org to join a walk this week!

Welcome, Hannah Kaufman, Age-Friendly DC Program Officer! With a background in health and aging spanning federal policy, research, and community-based work, she is eager to strengthen the work and systems that promote independence, dignity, & inclusion for older adults across DC.

Need to speak with a tenant advocate? Join us at the hubs in Anacostia and Chinatown this afternoon.

@NWS_BaltWash has issued a Wind Advisory in effect for today (3/5) until 4 p.m. Gusts are expected to reach between 45-50 mph. 💨 Make sure your trash cans and outdoor items are secure 🚗 Driving may be difficult so use extra caution

In partnership with the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter and AAUW, join MOWPI for an empowering wage and salary negotiation workshop.   📅 Wednesday, March 5 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 Dorothy Height (Benning) Library 🔗 tinyurl.com/MOWPIStartSmart

Reminder: It's tax season! We want to make sure that you get the most out of your returns. 💰 That's why we're encouraging eligible residents to get free filing support at a tax preparation site near you—there's one in every ward. Learn more: 🔗 disb.dc.gov/freetaxprepres…

📢 Join Safe at Home Free Fall Recovery Seminar! 🏡 🔗 Join here: zoom.us/j/99927685505?… 🆔 Meeting ID: 999 2768 5505 🔑 Passcode: 800874

Outreach teams are conducting wellness checks, distributing warming items & bringing unhoused residents to shelter. 📞 If you see someone in need, call the Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093 or 311. 🚨 In an emergency, dial 911.

The success of our young people begins with the success of the professionals who work with them. Our new Youth Development Professional Certification Program at GWU—the first of its kind in our region—invests in the people who mentor, guide, and inspire young Washingtonians.

🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 10, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 7PM. Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals. If you see someone in need of shelter, call: 📞202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

If it’s too cold for you, it’s too cold for your pets. Keep them safe and indoors. If you see a pet left alone outside, call the Humane Rescue Alliance: (202) 723-5730 For other wildlife concerns, call @BVSPCA_DC: (202) 888-7387

Calling our neighbors in all 8 Wards! 🗣️ @ServeDC is seeking volunteers to help neighbors in need shovel snow. Sign up now and lend a hand ➡️ snowteam.dc.gov

Brr, it's cold outside! 🧊 Cold weather is dangerous. Stay inside and stay warm. Remember to check on your neighbors, especially seniors and neighbors experiencing homelessness. For more tips, visit snow.dc.gov.

🚨NOTICE🚨 Jan 21, 2025: The Cold Weather Emergency remains ACTIVATED. Temperatures will be dangerously low overnight. 📞If you see a neighbor in need of shelter, call the Shelter Hotline: (202) 399-7093 or 311 📞In an emergency, call 911

Our Community Response Team is checking on vulnerable residents known to them and ready to support anyone experiencing emotional, psychiatric, or substance-related distress. We’ll come to you if needed. Call 202-673-6495 anytime.

The District’s Hypothermia Alert remains in effect on Mon, 12/23. We can all play a role in keeping those experiencing homelessness safe. 🚐For transportation to shelter for yourself or someone else: (202) 399-7093 or 311 🚨In an emergency: 911

Virginia Williams Family Resource Center has moved to 64 New York Ave NE! ➡️Visit dhs.dc.gov/page/how-acces… Please share this message far and wide so that all DC families seeking assistance with their housing needs know where to find us!

Have you visited the National Building Museum's new indoor ice skating rink yet? Bring the whole family and stop by Thursdays through Monday to experience this exciting Downtown activation. 🧊⛸️

DC Gov partners, & CM Parker's office teamed up for the Harry Thomas Rec & Emery Shelter MOCRS Blitz! We're committed to community concerns and ensuring all DC residents & visitors are seen & heard. More blitzes in 2025! #DCValues #DHS

RT @MayorBowser: Check out the progress at the Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center. 🏗️ Thank you to the teams getting the state-of-the-art…