Dear Ward 8 Residents,
During this budget season, my staff and I are pushing to ensure investments in Ward 8 are solidified. We need more funding for our schools and public safety, more capital investments towards affordable housing, and services for LGBTQ residents in the ward.
In last year’s budget cycle, I advocated for LGBTQ youth in Ward 8 who have experienced homelessness. In partnership with SMYAL ([link removed]) , a new housing facility was awarded $715,000 to support 18 LGBTQ youth in an 18-24 month program. In my effort to be an ally, I will advocate more to fill in the gaps for our LGBTQ residents.
One of the major budget accomplishments under my leadership was securing $21 million dollars for the new Congress Heights Recreation Center. This evening at 6:30 PM, the Department of Parks and Recreation, along with the Department of General Services, will host a community meeting to discuss the renovation plans for Congress Heights Recreation Center. We need your feedback.
I encourage all Ward 8 residents to join by phone or through the meeting link below to listen, learn, and contribute to the conversation. I look forward to seeing you all tonight. Be safe Ward 8.
Regards,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8
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Upcoming Meetings ()
TONIGHT@6:30PM
Please join the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of General Services (DGS) for a community meeting to discuss upcoming renovations planned. Come share your thoughts on what the park needs, help influence project design, and learn how to get involved.
Your attendance and feedback are critical to the process and greatly appreciated. All ages are welcome.
For more information visit: [link removed]
DAY OF MEETING LINK: [link removed]
MORE WAYS TO JOIN:
Join by phone: 1-650-479-3208
Attendee access code: 360 353 07
In Case You Missed It: "Engaging LGBTQ Voters in Ward 8" ()
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We Are One: Engaging LGBTQ Voters in Ward 8
Councilmember Trayon White joined Ward 8 Democrats President, Troy Donte' Prestwood, to discuss the recent election, current events, and his vision for the ward going forward.
Then, as a way to lift up all members of our community, continue to watch for "We Are One: Engaging LGBTQ Voters in Ward 8", the first-ever panel discussion on LGBTQ political priorities in Ward 8.
Click to Watch ([link removed])
Food Resources ()
Family Food Resource Guide
Arcadia’s Mobile Markets are farm-stands-on-wheels that distribute local, sustainably produced food to underserved communities in the Washington, DC area. To learn more about the program please click: Mobile Market ([link removed]) .
Arcadia's Mobile Market will be in Ward 8 on:
Wednesday, June 24: 3-6pm – Bellevue Library
115 Atlantic St. SW ([link removed])
Friday, June 26: 3-6pm – Oxon Run Park
Wheeler Rd. SE & Valley Ave. SE ([link removed])
For more information go to: [link removed]
DC Free Summer Meals program has also begun providing kids 18 and under free meals and snacks at various location Monday through Friday and Saturdays at select locations. For a listing, go to coronavirus.dc.gov/food. ([link removed])
Produce Plus Direct, funded by DC Health and administered by DC Greens, provides locally grown, fresh produce to DC residents in areas with limited access to fresh, healthy food. Produce Plus Direct begins July 14, 2020 and will run through September 30, 2020.
Registration opens June 23, 2020, and residents can enroll in the program by calling (202) 888-4834. ([link removed])
Learn more about DC Greens by visiting dcgreens.org/customers ([link removed]) .
Senior Meals Resource Guide
The Grocery Plus program encourages seniors to remain active by providing a variety of nutritious foods needed for a healthy diet. The monthly package provides 30-40 lbs of healthy groceries to seniors aged 60 or over who live in the District of Columbia and meet the income guideline. Seniors may also select fresh produce and other pantry items. For more information call: 202-645-6087 (tel:202-645-6087) to schedule an appointment or to obtain more information.
DACL - Community Dining: Department on Aging and Community Living offers hot, nutritious, and delicious meals in a group setting for older adults 60 years of age or older at many different sites throughout the District. Please see schedule below:
Ward 8
Location
Phone
Claiborne House
Matthews Memorial Church
2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
202-610-0961
Congress Heights
Senior Wellness Center
3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE, Washington, D.C. 20032
202-563-7225
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3700 9th St SE, Washington, D.C. 20032
Knox Hill Apartments
2700 Jasper St SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
202-610-0782
SOME's Kuehner Place Senior Center
1667 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, D.C. 20020
202-797-8806 x1301 or x1305
Home Delivered Meals
DC Department on Aging offers home-delivered meals to older adults who are unable to shop for and/or prepare the food themselves, or travel to a community dining site where a meal is being served. 202-724-5626 (tel:202-724-5626%20(TTY))
Iona Senior Services offers a Home Delivered Meals Program to supply food items to seniors who find it difficult to cook or get to the grocery store. The program has been claimed by Iona Senior Services and they are helping to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date. Please call for more information: 202-895-9448 (tel:202-895-9448)
Around the Ward ()
Watching The Curve ()
June 22, 2020
* Total Overall Tested: 83,302*
* Total Number of DC Residents Tested: 65,073*
* Total Positives: 10,094
* Total Lives Lost: 537
* Cleared From Isolation: 1,182
*All Data are preliminary and are subject to change based on additional reporting
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