Need help paying your utility bills? DOEE has a program to help!

Eligible households may receive energy bill assistance between $250 and $1,800 as a one-time regular energy assistance benefit.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 27, 2020DOEEComment

Dec 27 | Celebration of Life for Kevin A. Carter

The service will be live-streamed.

EVENTSThe Advoc8teDecember 26, 2020RIPComment

Jan 12 | Angie Thomas & Nic Stone Discuss Concrete Rose at MahoganyBooks

Kick-off 2021 with this dynamic conversation and have your questions ready to go!

EVENTSThe Advoc8teDecember 26, 2020MAHOGANYBOOKSComment

Jan 10 | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

GRANTSThe Advoc8teDecember 26, 2020AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

Jan 21 | Endorphins Anyone? An Exploration of Natural Strategies for Stress Reduction

Part of #TakeTimeThursday by the Anacostia Community Museum!

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teDecember 26, 2020ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

Support for crime victims is available, apply now

Compensable expenses include, but are not limited to, funeral and burial costs, medical and mental health expenses, lost wages, loss of support, crime scene clean up, and temporary emergency shelter and relocation.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 26, 2020DC COURTSComment

Merry Christmas Folks!

Stay safe, stay home and stay masked up!

ALERTThe Advoc8teDecember 25, 2020HOLIDAYComment

CHAP helps low-income renters behind on their rent

Assistance can be applied for rent from April 2020 onward for up to three months of overdue rent!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 25, 2020DHCD, RENTAL HELPComment

The Warming Center at the Downtown Day Services Center is now open

The Center is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 25, 2020DOWNTOWNDC BID, homelessComment

Feed The Fridge now open and serving free restaurant-prepared meals!

Mayor Bowser and DPR have partnered with Medium Rare restaurant owner, Mark Bucher, to this program at select DPR facilities across the District!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 25, 2020DPR, FREE MEALSComment

Jan 10 | Deadline to apply for next $1,000 Awesome Foundation DC Grant

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

GRANTSThe Advoc8teDecember 25, 2020AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

What you need to know about that $1,200 payment for PUA recipients

Only PUA workers are eligible; traditional UI users (aka W2 workers) will not qualify.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020DC UNEMPLOYMENTComment

Jan 8 | Deadline to apply for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DC Student Essay Competition

Cash prizes start at $300!

CONTESTThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020MLKComment

SCAM ALERT | Social Security Number Suspension scams on the rise

These scammers are trying to get a life — yours!

CRIMEThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020scamComment

Have a security camera? MPD would like your help in fighting crime!

Areas with CCTV crime cameras had a greater reduction in violent crime than the city as a whole.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020PUBLIC SAFETYComment

MPD invites you to join their Virtual Hiring Process

MPD is now conducting virtual screening in lieu of Prospect Day.

JOBSThe Advoc8teDecember 24, 2020HELP WANTEDComment

Where you can pick up free groceries around the District.

Due to holiday operations, the schedule and availability for many of the food resources may have changed so be sure to call ahead to confirm.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 23, 2020FREE FOODComment

FOR SALE | 1109 Wahler Place, SE - $480,000

This 3 levels renovated 4 beds 2.5 bath townhome is located in Congress Heights.

REAL ESTATEThe Advoc8teDecember 23, 2020FOR SALE, WARD 8Comment

[PR] Suspect Sought in an Armed Robbery (Gun) Offense: 4200 b/o Minnesota Avenue, Northeast

A reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 23, 2020MPD 6D, ROBBERYComment

VIDEO | Persons and Vehicle of Interest in ADW (Gun), 2900 b/o MLK, Jr. Ave, SE

A reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.

MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 23, 2020VIDEO, MPD 7DComment

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