At Monday's membership meeting we will be joined by officers from the Metropolitan Police Department.

Third District Captain Riley Hong and Second District Commander Duncan Bedlion will talk to members about neighborhood safety and answer questions during Q&A. Members received the link to register by email.

Not a member? Memberships start at $15 - visit our website to join or renew!

Last week Mayor Bowser posted a situational update. The information includes District metrics, location of COVID centers where residents can pick up 2 free KN95 masks, and notices about the indoor mask mandate being extended through February 28th.

The situational update can be found here.

Foundry Methodist Church

1500 16th Street NW

Do you have new or gently-used clothing that you're not using?

Donate to a neighbor in need!

Foundry Methodist Church,1500 16th Street NW will begin collecting both adult men's and women's winter clothes on clothes on Sundays and Fridays from 9 AM - 1 PM

Donated clothing will be collected, sorted, and taken to Charlie's Place. They are currently in need of new underwear and socks, plus used items such as winter caps, thermal clothes, jeans, shoes, sweaters and coats.

For any questions please email Jackie Wright at at jwright@foundryumc.org.

Check out upcoming events organized to kick off Black History Month in DC.

The DC Black History Celebration Committee promotes and celebrate the achievements and contributions that African-Americans have made to America. Click here to see upcoming events for February and beyond.

The Washingtonian compiled a number of events happening this month from dance performances and literature to the history of roller skating culture through the lens of the African-American community, to a look at the life of Ray Charles. Click here to read.

On January 25^th, the DC Coalition on DDOT Bike Lanes held a town hall meeting with special guest DDOT Director, Everett Lott.

You can watch the 90-minute Town Hall by clicking here. The presented slide deck is available here.

Click here to learn more.

As if having NatGeo in our backyard and re-opening weren't enough - they are hosting neighbors for free this month!

NatGeo is re-opening and offering freeing admission in February with advance registration. Check out their permanent collection and the featured exhibits that include, “Once Upon a Climb: Stories From Everest,” and “The Greatest Wildlife Photographs.”

Visit the NatGeo Museum website to learn more.

It's been reported that DC has the sad distinction of being No. 1 in the US for food insecurity for seniors. The DC Council is considering legislation to address food insecurity among older adults -- No Senior Hungry Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021 proposes a comprehensive approach to addressing senior hunger in DC.

On February 14, the Committee on Housing will hold a hearing on the “DC No Senior Hungry Omnibus Amendment Act of 2021” (Bill B24-0419.)

An overview of the proposed legislation and information on how to testify can be found on DC Greens website.

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