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John A. Wilson Building

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Tomás Talamante <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Lamont Carey <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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November 7, 2025

Letter from the Mayor

Dear Washingtonians,   

With temperatures expected to drop this weekend into next week, I want to remind everyone that we can all play a role in keeping our community safe during frigid weather.  

Through the Shelter Hotline, we have free, accessible transportation to a shelter for people in our city who need it. You can request transportation for yourself or someone else, and calling the Shelter Hotline (either by calling 202-399-7093 or by dialing 311) is a simple process that takes less than a minute. When you call the Shelter Hotline, you will be asked to share as much detail as you can [ [link removed] ], including the location and a brief description of the person who may need help. The team will send someone out to do a welfare check and, hopefully, bring that person into safe shelter.  

Here's when to make the call:


* If someone asks for help getting to a shelter or for other homeless services.  
* If someone looks cold, confused, or vulnerable to the weather. 
* If conditions are severe, and you see someone without proper clothing or shelter. 

The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you believe someone is in immediate danger, please call 911. 

To help you stay informed, the District issues Cold Alerts and Extreme Cold Alerts when temperatures or wind chills make being outside unsafe. You can sign up for alerts at alert.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] and find safety tips and resources at cold.dc.gov [ [link removed] ]. 

Check on your neighbors, spread the word, sign the Hypothermia Awareness Pledge [ [link removed] ], and call the Shelter Hotline if you see someone in need. Together, we can make sure every Washingtonian has a safe, warm place to be this winter. 

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowserhypo

"Find photos from this week on Facebook [ [link removed] ]."

In This Week's Newsletter:

* Register for DPR Winter Programs [ #link_4 ]
* Adoption Fees Waived Until Sunday at the DC Animal Shelter [ #link_3 ]
* Reminder: Trash Collection Slides for Veterans Day [ #link_2 ]
* #SportsCapital: Washington Spirit Take on Racing Louisville FC on Saturday [ #link_1 ]
* Leaf Collection: Section A Continues, Section B Is Up Next [ #link_5 ]

Register for DPR Winter Programs
Winter Programs

Get ready for a fun winter with DPR! Registration is now open for winter programs across all eight wards, from swim lessons and pickleball to theater, dance, and gymnastics. Young people can also take part in empowering initiatives like Supreme Teens [ [link removed] ], Young Ladies on the Rise [ [link removed] ], and Young Men Future Leaders [ [link removed] ]. There’s something for everyone, so explore what’s available and register now! 


* *View programs and find more information:* DPR registration portal [ [link removed] ] 

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Adoption Fees Waived Until Sunday at the DC Animal Shelter
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This week, Mayor Bowser joined DC Health and the Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) to open the new DC Animal Shelter at DC Village [ [link removed] ], a nearly 30,000-square foot campus that replaces the New York Avenue facility. The new shelter brings all public animal services under one roof, including adoptions, wellness, spay and neuter, and animal care and control.  

Come meet your new best friend—adoption fees are waived through Sunday, November 9! 


* *When:* DC Animal Shelter, 4 DC Village Lane SW 
* *Where:* 
* Tuesday through Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
* Saturday through Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

* *More information:* Call 202-888-PETS or visit bvspca.org/dc [ [link removed] ] 

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Reminder: Trash Collection Slides for Veterans Day
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The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) will not collect household trash, recycling, and food waste on Tuesday, November 11. Trash and recycling collections will “slide” for the remainder of the week into Saturday. For example, households that normally receive trash and recycling collections on Tuesday will be serviced on Wednesday. Leaf collection will operate on schedule.  


* *Learn more about modifications to District services* here [ [link removed] ]

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#SportsCapital: Washington Spirit Take on Racing Louisville FC on Saturday
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DC’s own Washington Spirit are heading to the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) Playoffs and will host Racing Louisville FC in the quarterfinal round this Saturday. The Spirit are ready to defend their home turf and make another run for the championship. Let’s fill Audi Field and cheer them on! 


* *When:* Saturday, November 8 at 12:00 p.m. 
* *Where:* Audi Field, 100 Potomac Avenue SW
* *Purchase tickets* here [ [link removed] ]

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Leaf Collection: Section A Continues, Section B Is Up Next
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Leaf collection is underway in Section A. Rake your leaves into the tree box or curb in front of your home. Paper bags are welcome if you’d like, but please don’t use plastic bags, as they can’t be composted. Check your collection section [ [link removed] ] and sign up for updates [ [link removed] ] to stay informed.  

*Section B: Rake out by Sunday, November 16!  *

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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