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Jan 4 | Martha's Table Diaper Bank Distribution in Ward 8
Jan 4 | Martha's Table Diaper Bank Distribution in Ward 8

You can receive free diapers once every 4 weeks!

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 29, 2020Martha's TableComment
Approved for PUA? Be sure to request a redetermination for an increase in weekly benefits + backpay ASAP!
Approved for PUA? Be sure to request a redetermination for an increase in weekly benefits + backpay ASAP!

If you made more than $19,000 in 2019 and you were approved for PUA then you are entitled to more than $179/week!

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 29, 2020DOES, DC UNEMPLOYMENT Comment
[PR] DC Health Launches Portal for District Workers in Health Care Settings to Schedule Vaccination Appointments
[PR] DC Health Launches Portal for District Workers in Health Care Settings to Schedule Vaccination Appointments

For workers in health care settings that have direct or indirect exposure to infectious materials and cannot telework.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 29, 2020COVID-19Comment
New website launches to help DC residents with utility bills and more
New website launches to help DC residents with utility bills and more

The District of Columbia has extended coronavirus (COVID-19) moratoriums on utility shutoffs until March 31, 2021.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 29, 2020UtilitiesComment
202Assist still has funding for Rent Assistance for Ward 8 Residents!
202Assist still has funding for Rent Assistance for Ward 8 Residents!

The John Wall Family Foundation is excited to work with Housing Counseling Services and Lydia’s House for this program.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 29, 2020WARD 8, RENTAL HELPComment
Dec 28 - Jan 11 | Nubian Hueman DC is closed for a holiday break but online is open 24/7
Dec 28 - Jan 11 | Nubian Hueman DC is closed for a holiday break but online is open 24/7

Online orders made after December 26th ship January 13th!

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RETAILThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020Nubian Hueman, WARD 8Comment
Jan 8 | Deadline to apply for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DC Student Essay Competition
Jan 8 | Deadline to apply for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. DC Student Essay Competition

Cash prizes start at $300!

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CONTESTThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020MLKComment
#DCGRANT ALERT | Restaurant Bridge Fund - Deadline to apply Dec 28th
#DCGRANT ALERT | Restaurant Bridge Fund - Deadline to apply Dec 28th

Application extension for businesses located in Wards 5, 7, and 8 (pending funding availability): January 4 at 5 pm/EST.

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GRANTS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020BRIDGE FUNDComment
GRANT ALERT | $10,000 Amber Grant for Women - Deadline to apply Dec 31st
GRANT ALERT | $10,000 Amber Grant for Women - Deadline to apply Dec 31st

The $10,000 Amber Grant recipient is announced the first week of every month.

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GRANTS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020AMBER GRANT FOR WOMENComment
#DCGRANT ALERT | Retail Bridge Fund - Deadline to apply Jan 8th
#DCGRANT ALERT | Retail Bridge Fund - Deadline to apply Jan 8th

Local brick-and-mortar retail establishments, such as bookstores, clothing stores, salons, massage establishments, fitness studios, art galleries, and dry cleaners are eligible to apply.

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GRANTS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020BRIDGE FUNDComment
#DCGRANT ALERT | $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant - Deadline to apply Jan 10th
#DCGRANT ALERT | $1,000 Awesome Foundation Grant - Deadline to apply Jan 10th

Have an idea to make DC more awesome?

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GRANTSThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment
#DCGRANT ALERT | Entertainment Bridge Fund - Deadline to apply Jan 11th
#DCGRANT ALERT | Entertainment Bridge Fund - Deadline to apply Jan 11th

Live music venues, event venues, performance venues, movie theaters, nightclubs and bars, and theaters are some of the types of businesses eligible to apply!

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GRANTS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020BRIDGE FUNDComment
#DCGRANT ALERT | Citywide Robust Retail Grants - Deadline to apply Jan 28th
#DCGRANT ALERT | Citywide Robust Retail Grants - Deadline to apply Jan 28th

DSLBD intends to award up to $7,500 per business to 106 businesses from the total $800,000 in available funding for Fiscal Year 2021.

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GRANTSThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020DLSBD, SMALL BIZ SUPPORTComment
WANTED | Maurice Meniefield, 28, of Northeast, DC for First Degree Cruelty to Children
WANTED | Maurice Meniefield, 28, of Northeast, DC for First Degree Cruelty to Children

25-year-old Quanice Meniefield, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Cruelty to Children (Grave Risk).

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MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020Child AbuseComment
[PR] Arrest Made in 1996 and 2018 Homicide Offenses in the Fifth District
[PR] Arrest Made in 1996 and 2018 Homicide Offenses in the Fifth District

42-year-old Rasheed Young, of Southeast, DC has been charged with First Degree Murder While Armed and Second Degree Murder While Armed.

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MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020homicideComment
[PR] Additional Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4400 b/o Benning Road, NE
[PR] Additional Arrest Made in an Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun) Offense: 4400 b/o Benning Road, NE

23-year-old Habiblahi Azeez, of Northeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun).

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MPDThe Advoc8teDecember 28, 2020MPD 6DComment
About the Private Security Camera System Incentive + Rebate Program
About the Private Security Camera System Incentive + Rebate Program

The program provides a rebate of up to $200 per camera, with a maximum rebate of up to $500 per residential address and $750 for all other eligible addresses.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 27, 2020CRIMEComment
A note about the next few weeks on Congress Heights on the Rise
A note about the next few weeks on Congress Heights on the Rise

You guys are the best! THANK YOU!!!!!

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EDITORIALThe Advoc8teDecember 27, 2020THE ADVOC8TE Comments
Where you can pick up free groceries around the District
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.

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 27, 2020FREE FOODComment
Need help paying rent? These programs are now accepting applications!
Need help paying rent? These programs are now accepting applications!

Residents cannot be evicted for the duration of the public health emergency plus sixty days!

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RESOURCESThe Advoc8teDecember 27, 2020RENTAL HELPComment
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