Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP)

DC's Office of Gun Violence Prevention, created Jan 2022, to coordinate the District's non-law enforcement public health strategy for gun violence prevention

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

🚨NOTICE🚨

Feb 17, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert remains activated.

Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.

If you see someone in need of shelter, call:

📞202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

[Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) @OGVPDCGOV]

Apply Now!

#theanswerisinthecommunity

https://t.co/eIh7fsb1JR

[Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) @OGVPDCGOV]

Apply Now!

#theanswerisinthecommunity

https://t.co/eIh7fsb1JR

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Black history is DC history and DC history is Black history.

February is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements, history, and voices of the people who make our city the best city in the world.

Happy Black History Month, DC!

[Mayor's Office on Women’s Policy @DCMOWPI]

📢 Join Us for the Well Woman Workshop: Chronic Conditions! 💚
📅 Tuesday, February 18
⏰ 4 PM
📍 Southwest Neighborhood Library
📍 900 Wesley Pl SW
🔗 RSVP Now: https://t.co/2Uc0JKDJyl

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

🚨NOTICE🚨

Dec 21, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert remains ACTIVATED.

Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.

If you see someone in need of shelter, call:

📞202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

[DYRS @DYRSDC]

🚨 Applications Open! 🚨
DYRS & Progressive Life Center seek innovative programs for justice-involved youth starting Feb 10, 2025.

📅 Deadline: Jan 2, 2025, 5 PM
📧 Submit: [email protected]
🔗 Apply: https://t.co/ApPLJzAl03

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

🚨NOTICE🚨‌

December 7, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 8PM.

Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.

If you see someone in need of shelter, call:

📞 202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

🚨NOTICE🚨

November 21, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED tonight.

Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.

If you see someone in need of shelter, call:

📞202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk

[DC Department of Public Works @DCDPW]

DPW crews are out and about to keep neighborhoods across DC clean and fresh. From regular trash pickup to recycling, we’re on it daily! Follow us for the latest on our efforts to keep DC looking great. 🚛 #DCPublicWorks

[DC Department of Public Works @DCDPW]

📬 Got one of these door hangers? You’re in Section A and your first pass is coming soon! 🍂 Leaf Collection starts on Oct. 28. Be sure to rake your leaves to the treebox or curb by Oct. 27. Visit https://t.co/k5mMtH9Sxa for more info! 🌿 #LeafCollection

[Mayor's Office of Racial Equity @OREDC_]

#ORE invites you to a Collaborative Forum on Advancing Racial Equity in Pre-K-12 Education! Come out to hear education experts as they discuss strategies for improving educational outcomes in the District. RSVP here: https://t.co/NocjMeqclP #RacialEquity

[DC Department of Behavioral Health @DBHRecoversDC]

If you are experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress, you can now connect with a trained counselor by text or chat @988Lifeline as well as by dialing 988. A counselor will Iisten, help problem solve, & share resources. Free. Confidential. 24/7.

[DC Office of Human Rights @DCHumanRights]

#WebinarAlert🌟Join @DCHumanRights and @USEEOC for a virtual workshop on the DC Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!

📅 September 24
🕒 7 PM
💻 https://t.co/ZaXId6SaTP

Register now and join us! #DCProtectingPregnantWorkers

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

DC residents under 18 years old! Claim fresh food at no cost through the Child and Adult Care Food Program:

🗓️Monday-Friday
⏰8AM-4:30PM
🍌Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack
⬇️Three locations

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Make a difference in our community by finding a career in public safety.

Mark your calendars for the DC Public Safety Job Fair:

🗓 Friday, September 20
⏰11AM
📍2001 E Capitol St SE

[DC Department of Public Works @DCDPW]

♻️ DPW Special Waste Events! ♻️ Dispose of hazardous waste, recycle electronics & shred documents! Register in advance for the upcoming events on Sept 19 at the Anacostia Park Skate Pavillion and Sept 21 at the Rock Creek (Carter Barron) Tennis Center: 🔗 https://t.co/Qh31e6FAdz

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

A Heat Emergency will be activated on Wednesday, Aug 28.🚨

Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets.

If you see someone in need, contact:

📞Shelter Hotline: [phone] or 311
📞911 for an immediate safety risk

[Mayor Muriel Bowser @MayorBowser]

Tomorrow, thousands of children and teens will be traveling to and from school across DC.

🚸Drive slowly
🚸Use caution
🚸Brake for school buses and crosswalks

Let's work together to keep our young people safe and to make sure we have a great school year!

[Mayor's Office of Racial Equity @OREDC_]

Are you a DC Resident? Help #ORE build our #RacialEquityDashboard! We invite you to sign up through the link here https://t.co/jDlRaNIyyF with the chance to participate in a #focusgroup to help make our Dashboard effective and appealing to users! #RacialEquity#DCResident