Dear Ward 8 Residents,
As we continue to combat the spread of the coronavirus, I want to stress the need to comply with the stay-home order. I understand these are stressful times, so I encourage residents to seek the advice of mental health professionals.
Fear and anxiety about the virus can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger. Providers at the DC Department of Behavioral Health are prepared to take phone calls from residents that are distressed, feeling worried, or need to connect with a behavioral health provider.
Stay strong DC and we will get through this together.
Regards,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
SUNDAY MEAL RELIEF ()
DC Contact Trace Force ()
Mayor Muriel Bowser established the DC Contact Trace Force ([link removed]) to hire hundreds of additional tracers at DC Health. DC Health currently has about 65 contact tracers, and about 70% of confirmed cases have been traced. The Force is in the process of increasing that team to about 200 tracers, with up to an additional 700 tracers to be hired through Phase One of re-opening the District.
FREE UBER RIDES FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS & DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS ()
Uber Announces 20,000 Free Rides for D.C. Healthcare Workers on the Front Line of COVID-19 Pandemic
New partnership with the D.C. Mayor’s Office will assist public health employees and survivors of domestic abuse
WASHINGTON -- Today, Uber announced a new initiative in partnership with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office to provide 20,000 free rides for front line healthcare workers in the District. In addition, Uber also announced the company will be donating 1,000 free rides to the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence ([link removed]) .
Public transportation options for front line workers have shrunk due to limited transit schedules that are in place to prevent the spread of the virus. Uber is partnering with the District to provide free rides (up to $25) to healthcare workers at the 13 hospitals that are part of the DC Hospital Association ([link removed]) , including Children's National, Medstar Georgetown, and George Washington University Hospital.
Learn more ([link removed]) about the efforts Uber has taken in the DMV region in response to COVID-19.
AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FROM FOR-HIRE VEHICLES TO ESSENTIAL WORKERS ()
** Bowser Administration Launches Transportation Solution for Essential Healthcare Workers
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Department of For-Hire Vehicles and Via repurpose D.C. Neighborhood Connect to provide essential workers with flat-rate rides citywide
The Bowser Administration, through the Department of For-Hire Vehicles (DFHV), has launched a service to provide affordable, on-demand transportation for essential healthcare workers at Howard University Hospital and United Medical Center during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. DFHV, Via and operator Transco have partnered to transform and repurpose D.C. Neighborhood Connect, formerly D.C. Microtransit, to provide exclusive rides to those workers to and from their work and homes after 9:00 p.m.
To read full press release click here. ([link removed])
SNAP BENEFITS AND MORE ()
** Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
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* Frequently Asked Questions: Cash, Food & Medical Assistance Public Benefits ([link removed]) (as of April 13)
To mitigate the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), programs across the District are modifying operations. This document shares the most updated information on cash, food and medical assistance public benefits available in the District. Please be aware that this guidance is based on the best information currently available and will be updated as needed.
Mid-Recertification & Recertification of Public Benefits
* Customers who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Medicaid, Alliance, and other public benefits provided by DHS, do not need to take any action at this time to continue receiving existing benefits that would otherwise expire on during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) State of Emergency. Those benefits will be automatically extended.
For More Information
* Please contact your local WIC site to schedule an appointment. You can find site locations and contact information at dcwic.org/wic-locations.
* For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit: dcwic.org/how-to-apply-for-wic
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PDF icon Accessing Unemployment Benefits Quick Guide ([link removed])
FACE COVERING DO'S & DON'TS ()
WARD 8 SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE ()
We still need support to operate our 1,000 meal delivery service to seniors in Ward 8. Click here to sign up now. ([link removed])
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