Activity, Updates, and Links to Resources

For immediate assistance with a homeless individual in D.C., call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311. You can also call 211 for community services. For family-specific issues, contact the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center at Concerns@dc.gov, Please remember to save and share the Shelter Hotline number to your phone. Always call 911 if there is an emergency. Make the call to save a life!

Link: https://community-partnership.org/call-shelter-hotline/

• When to Call the Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311.
  • An individual requests transportation to a shelter
  • An individual is alert but express they are cold or you witness behaviors indicating that they may be cold
  • You see an individual who appears to be vulnerable and you have a concern that the conditions may be detrimental to them
  • When an individual asks for resources like shelter

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from Gard Lab, University of Maryland, D.C. Resources for Families, and Youth Engagement Opportunities (downloadable document)

DC YOUTH ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, additional links

• City Blossoms, 202-882-2628, Https://infor@cityblossoms.org
• D.C. Public Library Teen Volunteer, Https://dclibrary.org/get-involved/volunteer-library
• Smithsonian Teen Internship Opportunities, Https://si.edu/youth-programs
• Sitar Arts center, Https://sitartscenter.org/programs/teens-adults/

D.C. Mental Health and Wellness Resources, additional links

• The MECCA Group, 202-529-3117 Https://admin@themeccagroupllc.com
• Brightwood Family Success Center, 6203 12th St NW, 202-733-4900 Https://gafsc-dc.org/bfsc
• Mary’s Center, 844-796-2797
• Growing Minds Center, 3935 Macomb St NW, 301-235-9927, Https://growingmindstherapy.com
• Perspective Health DC, 202-505-1875, Https://perspectivehealthdc.com
• Latin American Youth Center, 3045 15th St NW, 301-966-7587, Https://layc-dc.org

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from District of Columbia Councilmember Zachary Parker

• Council-member’s Useful Links Melissa Littlepage, related to the Federal Overreach. Links to info on the federal overreach and our office’s response:
  • ward5.us/report
  • ward5.us/toolkit
  • ward5.us/resist
  • ward5.us/onthehill
• Council-member’s Useful Links Melissa Littlepage, related to the Federal Overreach. Links to info on the federal overreach and our office’s response:
  • ward5.us/report
  • ward5.us/toolkit
  • ward5.us/resist
  • ward5.us/onthehill
• Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter, http://ward5.us/news
• Contacts,
  • Melissa Littlepage, Communications Director: mlittlepage@dccouncil.gov
  • Oliver Stoute, Director of Constituent Services: ostoute@dccouncil.gov
  • Office email: ward5contact@dccouncil.gov
  • Office phone: 202-724-8028

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Rhode Island Avenue Commemoration Tour and Public Art Information Session

Sterling Allen Brown, Ward 5 Public Art Subject, April 12, 2025, 11:30 am – 1 pm, at Big Sky Apartments, 1400 Rhode Island Avenue NE. Learn more at https://www.publicinput.com/commemoratedc

The DC Office of Planning is undertaking the Rhode Island Avenue Planning Study focused on a portion of the corridor between 13th Street NE and Eastern Avenue NE. The study will explore the corridor’s land use and market potential and examine opportunities for public realm improvements and strategies that better meet community needs and catalyze future investments. Learn more at Public Input page, https://publicinput.com/c51436

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Lead service line replacements are happening across DC! Residents can check their addresses on our Construction Dashboard to see when free lead service line replacements are scheduled for their block. The dashboard can be accessed at dcwater.com/lead. 

Lead Hotline

If residents have any questions, concerns, or are looking for more information, our Lead Hotline representatives are available to help! The Lead Hotline can be reached at lead@dcwater.com or by calling 202-787-4044.  

Stay Informed

Maps: DC residents can search their address on our service line inventory map to find out their pipe material. The map can be accessed at https://geo.dcwater.com/Lead/

Construction Dashboard: Lead service line replacements are happening across DC! Residents can check their addresses on our Construction Dashboard to see when free lead service line replacements are scheduled for their block. The dashboard can be accessed at https://www.dcwater.com/resources/lead/lead-free-dc/construction-dashboard

Hotline: If residents have any questions, concerns, or are looking for more information, our Lead Hotline representatives are available to help! The Lead Hotline can be reached at lead@dcwater.com or by calling 202-787-4044. 

How to sign up for a lead service line replacement: Watch our video here!

What to expect for a lead service line replacement: Watch our video here!

What to expect after construction: Watch our video here! 

Subscribe to DC Water’s Lead Free DC Newsletter: Subscribe here!

links for what to expect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de-HGCXSK_Y&authuser=2

links for what to expect: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4uPPjr8lsAU&authuser=2

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