Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP)

🚨NOTICE🚨 Feb 17, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert remains activated. 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

Apply Now! #theanswerisinthecommunity plccommunity.org/buildingblocks/

Black history is DC history and DC history is Black history. February is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements, history, and voices of the people who make our city the best city in the world. Happy Black History Month, DC!

📢 Join Us for the Well Woman Workshop: Chronic Conditions! 💚 📅 Tuesday, February 18 ⏰ 4 PM 📍 Southwest Neighborhood Library 📍 900 Wesley Pl SW 🔗 RSVP Now: tinyurl.com/wellwomenfeb25

🚨NOTICE🚨 Dec 21, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert remains ACTIVATED. 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

🚨 Applications Open! 🚨 DYRS & Progressive Life Center seek innovative programs for justice-involved youth starting Feb 10, 2025. 📅 Deadline: Jan 2, 2025, 5 PM 📧 Submit: applications@plcntu.org 🔗 Apply: plccommunity.org/achievement-ce…

🚨NOTICE🚨‌ December 7, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 8PM. 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

🚨NOTICE🚨 November 21, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED tonight. 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

DPW crews are out and about to keep neighborhoods across DC clean and fresh. From regular trash pickup to recycling, we’re on it daily! Follow us for the latest on our efforts to keep DC looking great. 🚛 #DCPublicWorks

📬 Got one of these door hangers? You’re in Section A and your first pass is coming soon! 🍂 Leaf Collection starts on Oct. 28. Be sure to rake your leaves to the treebox or curb by Oct. 27. Visit dpw.dc.gov/leaf for more info! 🌿 #LeafCollection

#ORE invites you to a Collaborative Forum on Advancing Racial Equity in Pre-K-12 Education! Come out to hear education experts as they discuss strategies for improving educational outcomes in the District. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/jc2s8zfv #RacialEquity

If you are experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress, you can now connect with a trained counselor by text or chat @988Lifeline as well as by dialing 988. A counselor will Iisten, help problem solve, & share resources. Free. Confidential. 24/7.

#WebinarAlert🌟Join @DCHumanRights and @USEEOC for a virtual workshop on the DC Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act! 📅 September 24 🕒 7 PM 💻 bit.ly/OHREEOC_Pregna… Register now and join us! #DCProtectingPregnantWorkers

DC residents under 18 years old! Claim fresh food at no cost through the Child and Adult Care Food Program: 🗓️Monday-Friday ⏰8AM-4:30PM 🍌Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack ⬇️Three locations

Make a difference in our community by finding a career in public safety. Mark your calendars for the DC Public Safety Job Fair: 🗓 Friday, September 20 ⏰11AM 📍2001 E Capitol St SE

♻️ DPW Special Waste Events! ♻️ Dispose of hazardous waste, recycle electronics & shred documents! Register in advance for the upcoming events on Sept 19 at the Anacostia Park Skate Pavillion and Sept 21 at the Rock Creek (Carter Barron) Tennis Center: 🔗 tinyurl.com/hhw-register

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Wednesday, Aug 28.🚨 Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets. If you see someone in need, contact: 📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311 📞911 for an immediate safety risk

Tomorrow, thousands of children and teens will be traveling to and from school across DC. 🚸Drive slowly 🚸Use caution 🚸Brake for school buses and crosswalks Let's work together to keep our young people safe and to make sure we have a great school year!

Are you a DC Resident? Help #ORE build our #RacialEquityDashboard! We invite you to sign up through the link here forms.office.com/g/YiVdJ222R7 with the chance to participate in a #focusgroup to help make our Dashboard effective and appealing to users! #RacialEquity#DCResident