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Dear Neighbor,
To say that the last couple of weeks have been busy would be an understatement. We’re in the height of budget season and there’s a lot going on, so apologies in advance by the length of this newsletter.
As we progress through budget hearings, I am met daily with passionate witnesses providing testimony – their emotion further conveying how difficult of a budget process FY26 is turning out to be. I am also inspired by the testimonies conveying just how impactful investments in community-based programs can be for residents. One woman testified about how for years she served as a volunteer with Food and Friends, a non-profit organization that delivers groceries and medically-tailored meals to individuals living with life-challenging illnesses. She never anticipated that she herself would go from volunteer to client, but when she received a life-changing medical diagnosis Food and Friends was there for her along with her husband. Funding for home-delivered meals is proposed to stay flat in FY26, but with rising food costs that’s a strain on the number of clients they are able to serve.
Another woman testified about how she lost her husband and 3-year-old daughter to AIDS within six months of each other in 1987. Shortly after, she learned that she was HIV positive. At the time, HIV/AIDS was a taboo topic across the US and there were very few services designed specifically for women living with HIV/AIDs. She was seeking community and support, and in 1990 she decided to take action setting up a private secret phone line in her home which she advertised through flyers in her doctor’s office. Women started calling, they began meeting and supporting one another through their journey, and The Women’s Collective was born. Women represent about 23% of the population living with HIV in the District and 93% are Black women. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has dramatically reduced funding for their federal grants for HIV prevention work which directly impacts jurisdictions like DC who have been providing grants to organizations like this. We are now looking at how our local funding can fill the gap to ensure these life-saving organizations and services don’t go away.
That’s just a little taste of what we’ve heard from hundreds of public witnesses over the last few weeks. This process is even more challenging knowing that Congress is currently considering their reconciliation bill and appropriations that will bring further changes to some of the federal programs. Add to that, we are expected to receive another financial revenue estimate from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer on June 30. As I said, there’s lots going on. The Committee on Health’s last oversight hearing on the Mayor’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget is on Monday, June 16. I will be talking with government witnesses for the Department of Health. The hearing starts at 9:00am, and you can watch it here.
In an effort to continue to demystify the budget process and the District’s current financial hurdles, my team and I have been holding community budget meetings. Last week, we visited Woodridge Library in Ward 5 with my colleague Councilmember Zachary Parker, and this week we visited THEARC in Ward 8 with the Anacostia Coordinating Council. We discussed health care and capital investments in the FY26 proposed budget. Thank you to everyone who attended. How to better equip residents with impactful information is always top of mind for me and I’ll continue to look for new ways to do so in the future.
Earlier today, I stopped by WAMU to talk with Tom Sherwood and Kayla Hewitt for The Politics Hour. As expected, the conversation ranged in terms of topics including this weekend’s planned parade to celebrate the Army’s 250th birthday. Here is the traffic advisory that outlines all of the street closures. And you can listen to our conversation on The Politics Hour, here.
Finally, before I close out this opening letter I want to congratulate all the graduates in the Class of 2025 for DC Public Schools and public charter schools. This morning, I also was able to congratulate Ballou High School’s newest graduates as they received their diplomas. Graduation season is a special time, and each student deserves to be spotlighted for their dedication to their education.
In Service,
Christina Henderson
Councilmember, At-Large
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Over the past two weeks, Councilmember Henderson introduced three new pieces of legislation for debate and consideration:
The Climatizing Our Overheated Living Spaces (COOLS) Regulation Amendment Act of 2025 would amend Title 12-G of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations to revise dates during which owners and operators of rental housing must provide heat and air conditioning. Current regulations require landlords who offer air conditioning as a service to make air conditioning available from May 15 to September 15 and require landlords to provide heat from October 1 to May 1. However, recent temperature trends in the District require revisiting this schedule. This bill is a reintroduction of the Climatizing Our Overheated Living Spaces Regulating Amendment Act of 2023, revised with input from the Department of Buildings. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers Brianne K. Nadeau, Janeese Lewis George, Matthew Frumin, and Anita Bonds.
The Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025 would exempt District government procurements of vehicles and technology from certified business enterprise (CBE) requirements in the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005. The legislation addresses key operational and logistical issues related to CBE mandated procurement. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmember Matthew Frumin.
The Public Service Exception Charter Amendment Act of 2025 proposes an amendment to the Charter for the District of Columbia to prohibit any expelled Councilmember from serving as Councilmember for a period of five years following the expulsion. Should the bill be approved by the Council, it will then be placed on the ballot for District voters to ratify. The bill was co-introduced by Councilmembers Brooke Pinto, Charles Allen, and Brianne K. Nadeau.
We are deep in the throes of budget oversight hearings. Here is a roundup of some of the hearings Councilmember Henderson has attended the past two weeks:
On Friday, May 30, Councilmember Henderson attended the Committee of the Whole budget oversight hearing on the University of the District of Columba (UDC), Public Charter School Board (PCSB), Deputy Mayor for Education (DME), State Board of Education (SBOE), and the DC State Athletic Association.
On Friday, May 30, Councilmember Henderson also attended the Committee on Housing’s budget oversight hearing on the DC Housing Authority (DCHA). She asked Executive Director Keith Pettigrew about the agency’s capital budget utilization and future plans, their rate of turning over vacant and uninhabitable public housing units to a state of good repair, and DCHA’s and the Department of Human Services' (DHS) progress in reducing delays in voucher lease-ups. Pettigrew reported an impressive effort of returning 1,164 units to the agency’s available portfolio in 18 months and that most of the delay in lease-ups is driven by tenants taking their time to identify a unit that meets their criteria. Councilmember Henderson also asked the agency about their rental arrears, the biggest barrier to the agency’s maintenance and rehabilitation work, and the impact of the proposed elimination of the agency’s Maintenance and Repair fund.
On June 4, 2025, Councilmember Henderson attended a Committee of the Whole budget oversight hearing on the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) FY26 Budget. Present at the hearing were, government witness, Dr. Antoinette Mitchell, State Superintendent of Education and over 200 public witnesses. Councilmember Henderson’s questions touched on early childhood education – the childcare subsidy funding, the Pre-K Enhancement Expansion Program (PKEEP), special education, post-secondary preparation programs, and OSSE’s preparations to take on more duties as the state education agency should the federal US Department of Education fully close. OSSE is on track to have the new smart GPS program for families whose students use OSSE-DOT for transportation implemented by summer 2026 and shared that it would take most of the school year to get the system running with occasional pilots – with the first pilot planned to begin in the summer.
On Thursday, June 5, Councilmember Henderson attended the Committee on Human Services’ budget oversight hearing on the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Committee on Facilities’ budget oversight hearing on the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). DHS Interim Director Rachel Pierre discussed the inadequacy of DHS’s overtime budget (in FY25 to date, the agency has spent $3.3M on overtime but the agency budget is allocated $129K for overtime), the spending pressures generated by the District’s local version of the federal TANF program, and the proposed Budget Support Act (BSA) subtitles that would eliminate cost of living adjustment (COLAs), phase out maximum subsidies for beneficiaries who have been on the program for 5 years or longer (6,500 people as of June 2025), and increase sanctions for households that fail to meet program participation requirements.
Councilmember Henderson requested an update on DHS’s efforts to correct the agency’s 20% SNAP payment error rate that led to a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) sanction last year, the status of the agency’s corrective action plan, and the specifics of the agency’s proposed corrective action plan that involves emerging technologies such as AI to automate routine tasks. DHS’s SNAP error rate has fallen only 2% in the past year, which is concerning in light of potential cost to the District posed by proposed sanctions for states with high error rates in the Congressional reconciliation bill under consideration. Councilmember Henderson ended by asking Pierre about the new PASS (Parent and Adolescent Support) Intensive Case Management Program truancy efforts and the method DHS uses to project the number of vouchers a given amount of funding creates.
Later that day, Councilmember Henderson and DPR Director Thennie Freeman discussed the agency’s aquatics budget funding, staffing and deployment of park rangers and monitors, shifts and eliminations shown in the budget books for capital projects including the Anacostia Recreation Center at Ketcham, the Walter Reed Pool, and small park improvements throughout the District at Book Hill Park, 9th and Illinois, Kenilworth/Parkside, Riggs and South Dakota Park, Carver Langston Park, Walter Pierce Park, and New Jersey and O. The budget maintains funding for these parks and all are progressing. Councilmember Henderson also asked about projects that appear to be zeroed out in the FY25 Supplemental legislation and learned that all projects that appear to be eliminated have been completed and do not require additional funding.
On Tuesday, June 10, Councilmember Henderson attended the Committee on Transportation and the Environment’s budget oversight hearing on District Department of Transportation (DDOT), the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety’s budget oversight hearing on the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice (DMPSJ) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), and the Committee on Human Services budget hearing for the DC Public Libraries (DCPL).
Councilmember Henderson asked DDOT Director Kershbaum about the downward revisions in DDOT’s budget for capital projects. During a conversation about the H Street Bridge capital project, she learned that the significant downward revision of the project cost was due to the Executive’s assumption that a subtitle proposed in the BSA that raises the threshold for Project Labor Agreement applicability would pass, which is concerning because the subtitle’s Fiscal Impact Statement does not include information about the cost savings the subtitle could create. She then asked about the agency’s fleet budget, the plans for the Benning Road bridge repair, the status of several safety and mobility projects in Ward 8, the potential impacts to DDOT’s budget posed by the July 14 Army parade, and school crossing guard hiring challenges.
Later that day, Councilmember Henderson talked to Deputy Mayor Appiah about the planned changes to the Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE) Leadership Academy, a BSA subtitle that proposes making permanent the Access to Jobs Grant program run out of the Office of Returning Citizens Affairs, and Safe Passage priority area and route designation plans for the upcoming school year.
Councilmember Henderson continued her June 10 hearing attendance with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), where she and Chief Smith discussed CCTV procurement and upgrade plans, MPD’s intention to establish a new horse-mounted unit, overtime spending and challenges being reimbursed by federal partners for special events, the $30 million enhancement for recruit hiring incentives, the breakdown of homicides that have occurred in the District year to date, and the context in which officers can and cannot prevent or mitigate violence.
Finally, on June 10, the Committee on Human Services held a budget oversight hearing on the District of Columbia Public Libraries (DCPL). During the hearing, Councilmember Henderson raised concerns about reductions to the DC Public Library’s (DCPL) Collections account in the FY25 budget, staffing and future library hours, maintenance funding, and capital funding changes affecting Southeast Library and Rosedale Library.
On Wednesday, June 11, Councilmember Henderson attended the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety’s budget oversight hearing on Department of Corrections (DOC). She and Director Thomas Faust discussed the agency’s success in recruiting correctional officers through hiring, referral, and bonus incentives; correctional officer vacancies; new and expanded screening technologies to find contraband before it can be brought into DOC facilities; and the way DOC is implementing its new policies that give pregnant residents access to a support person during labor.
The same day, Councilmember Henderson attended a Committee of the Whole budget oversight hearing on DC Public Schools (DCPS). Councilmember Henderson questioned DCPS Chancellor Dr. Lewis Ferebee on staffing changes proposed for specific Ward 8 schools, DCPS modernizations and the capital improvement plan, funding for extra curricular activities and field trips, and DCPS’s recently announced changes to their cell phone policy. Still on June 11, the Committee on Youth Affairs held a budget oversight hearing with the Department of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS). Councilmember Henderson engaged Director Sam Abed and his executive team on several key issues related to healthcare access, new Medicaid requirements, staffing, facility conditions, and cost of placement in housing and secure facilities.
On Thursday, June 12, the Committee on Facilities held a budget oversight hearing for the Department of General Services (DGS). Councilmember Henderson raised several important issues with DGS Director Delano Hunter and his executive team including maintenance funding, facility condition assessments, removal of funding for fleet vehicle upgrades in FY26 and FY27, updates on renovations at the Oak Hill campus, and clarification on budget changes to DGS’s Facilities Management Division.
In the midst of attending other Committee hearings during this budget process, Councilmember Henderson also chaired her own hearings.
On Friday, May 30, the Committee on Health heard testimony from nearly 70 public witnesses during a budget oversight hearing focused on the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). Nurses from Saint Elizabeths Hospital, students, parents, community-based providers, and advocates raised serious concerns and offered thoughtful recommendations in response to proposed cuts to vital programs — including the School-Based Behavioral Health Program, housing supports, crisis response services, and Mental Health Rehabilitation Services.
On Monday, June 2, the Committee held part two of the DBH budget oversight hearings with DBH Director Dr. Barbara Bazron and other government witnesses. The hearing focused on many of the critical issues raised by public witnesses, as well as longstanding concerns of the Committee — including changes to community support teams, the School-Based Behavioral Health Program, the District’s crisis response system, and conditions at Saint Elizabeths Hospital.
On Thursday, June 6, the Committee on Health convened part one of the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Oversight Hearings for the Health Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX), the Department of Health Care Finance (DHCF), and the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services (DMHHS), focusing on testimony from public witnesses. More than 80 individuals participated in person and virtually to express their views on proposed changes to the District’s public insurance programs.
Witnesses praised HBX and DC Health Link for its role in providing affordable health insurance, while voicing concerns about how potential federal policy changes could impact the affordability of premiums for enrollees. DHCF witnesses raised concerns about proposed modifications to the DC Healthcare Alliance program and the planned transition to the Basic Health Program (BHP). Testimony related to DMHHS emphasized the importance of integrating housing support with health care initiatives, and advocated for a more strategic, intersectional approach to addressing health in the District.
On Monday, June 9, part two of the FY 2026 Budget Oversight Hearings continued with testimony from agency leadership. Mila Kofman, Executive Director of HBX, detailed the agency’s collaboration with DHCF to transition approximately 25,500 Medicaid enrollees to the Basic Health Program, beginning January 1, 2026. She underscored the commitment to ensuring a smooth and seamless process for those affected.
Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services Wayne Turnage testified in a dual capacity, representing both DMHHS and DHCF. For DHCF, he addressed the fiscal pressures facing the District and outlined budgetary strategies, including limiting eligibility for the Alliance program and transitioning childless adults and parents/caretakers earning between 138% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (approximately $31,000 annually) to the BHP. He also discussed other changes to the DHCF FY 2026 budget, including updates to provider reimbursement rates. Notably, the FY 2026 budget enhanced rates for dental service, and includes a further shift towards value-based care. This shift being a new managed care organization (MCO) withhold policy designed to reduce unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital readmissions.
Councilmember Henderson also spoke to the current budgetary constraints and the programmatic changes necessitated by federal budget reconciliation. She highlighted the importance of maintaining flexibility as the District navigates ongoing financial pressures while striving to meet the needs of residents.
Budget hearings are wrapping up next week. You can sign up to testify at FY 2026 Budget Oversight Hearings, here.
FY26 Community Budget Meeting at Woodridge Library, Ward 5
On Monday, June 9, Councilmember Henderson co-hosted a community budget meeting with Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker at Woodridge Library. Councilmember Henderson’s segment of the meeting provided context for the overall budget process, while also providing updates on Medicaid and the Alliance program and how changes to the programs may affect District residents.
Department of Health Public Budget Meeting Pt. 1
On Friday, June 6, Councilmember Henderson chaired the first part of the Committee on Health public budget hearing for the Department of Health. Witnesses packed the hearing room as they presented passionate testimony demonstrating the impact funding for health initiatives have had on their lives in the District.
WorldPride in the District
The next day, on Saturday, June 7, Councilmember Henderson joined her Council colleagues as they participated in the 2025 WorldPride Parade in DC. Other festivities during the weekend included a street festival and music festival with performances by Cythnia Erivo, Jennifer Lopez, Troye Sivan, and Doechii.
Grand Opening Ceremony for the Sickle Cell Wellness Center
On Thursday, June 12, Councilmember Henderson joined Howard University Hospital for the grand opening of their new Sickle Cell Wellness Center. DC has the largest number of individuals per capita in the US of individuals living with sickle cell. The development for the center was aided through funding for the Howard University Center of Excellence – which is funded by the Committee on Health. Councilmember Henderson looks forward to the success of the location and its future of innovation and care.
FY26 Community Budget Meeting at TheARC, Ward 8
On Thursday, June 12, Councilmember Henderson held her last FY26 Community Budget Meeting in Ward 8 at TheARC with the Anacostia Coordinating Council. The evening included discussion of capital investments in Ward 8, proposed changes to Medicaid, the Alliance and TANF programs, and community food investment. You can rewatch the event on our YouTube page here.
Celebrating Ballou High School
Councilmember Henderson started Friday, June 13, by participating in the graduation of Ballou High School at American University Bender Arena. She congratulated each graduate as they claimed their diploma and begun a new chapter of their academic career. Congratulations to the Class of 2025 graduates for all of our DCPS and public charter schools!
The Politics Hour
Later that day, Councilmember Henderson joined Tom Sherwood and guest host Kayla Hewitt for WAMU’s The Politics Hour. Topics during the segment included the impact of the Army’s 250th anniversary parade on District infrastructure; the future of RFK; her recently introduced legislation, the Public Service Exception Charter Amendment Act of 2025; and Initiative 82.
DPR Hike Club Presents: We Love Music
Step outside with DPR for a guided hike series. Join Hike Club DMV for light refreshments and a sound bath experience before a 45- minute city hike alongside DPR Community Garden Specialists as they identify wildflowers and native flora. This event is NOT rain or shine and is contingent on permissible weather. The event takes place on Saturday, June 14, from 10:00am to 12:00pm at Alethia Tanner Park (227 Harry Thomas Way NE, Metropolitan Branch Trail).
DC Joy Day
Join us at DC Joy Day for an afternoon and evening of connection and community power. The event will offer free food to the first 500 people, visitors are also encouraged to BYO food to grill. Fresh produce, herbs, and gardening ideas will be available from Martha’s Table and NYAME. Come enjoy line dancing with the DMV City Slickers, free summer reading books from the Washington Teachers’ Union, facepainting, lawn games, friendship bracelet making and more! The event takes place on Saturday, June 14, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at Anacostia Park, Field 7 (1500 Anacostia Dr). A free shuttle will be available from Anacostia Metro to Anacostia Park Field 7 every 30 minutes between 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
Solstice Saturday
Celebrate the start of summer with the Smithsonian! The National Museum of the American Indian will be open late until 10:00pm on Saturday, June 21, with activities for all ages throughout the day, along with performances and gallery talks.
Visit si.edu/solsticesaturday for more information.
Summer Solstice Market
Join Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden and Rewild in celebrating the arrival of summer at the Summer Solstice Market on Saturday, June 21. The Terrace will come alive with local makers offering botanical-inspired goods, refreshing beverages, sweet treats, and live plants available from Rewild. The event takes place on Saturday, June 21, from 11:00am to 5:00pm at the U.S. Botanic Garden (100 Maryland Ave SW) in the Conservatory Terrace, no registration is needed.
Have a constituent service need related to the Health Committee or any of the other agencies in DC Government? Want Councilmember Henderson to come to your community event or meeting? Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Constituent Services Director Ana Berrios-Vazquez during regular business hours (9:00am - 5:30pm) at 202-724-8105, or ABerriosVazquez@dccouncil.gov.
Consumer Alert: Third-Party Energy Company Scams
Has anyone approached you asking you to switch energy suppliers? The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has learned of multiple third-party energy companies using sales tactics that we believe are deceptive and illegal, and pressuring or tricking DC residents into signing contracts. These companies also frequently charge customers higher prices for energy than Pepco or Washington Gas.
Here are some tactics to watch out for:
Visit the OAG site submit a consumer protection complaint, here.
DCPR’s Sweet As Can Bee Community Baby Shower
Come out Saturday, June 28, for DC Parks and Recreation “Sweet As Can Bee! Baby Shower” Celebrating and supporting expectant parents especially those in need. Free baby essentials, helpful resources, and info available to help you prepare for your little one. The event will be held Saturday, June 28, 1:00pm to 5:00pm at Woody Ward Community Center (5100 Southern Avenue SE).
You can RSVP for the event, here.
Metro’s New Bus Network
Mark your calendar! On Sunday, June 29, Metro is launching their new bus network, designed to better serve you and the entire region. The new bus network is a system shaped by a two-year process that included extensive data analysis about where and when people travel today coupled with 23 weeks of community engagement. As Metro prepares for the launch, major efforts are underway, including updated bus stop signs and network maps, operator training, and system upgrades to ensure riders have the most accurate and up-to-date information.
It’s never too early to learn your new bus route! Explore the updated trip planner, network maps, route profiles and more, here.
Free eBike and Scooter Lessons
AARP DC is excited to partner with Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Vision Zero Office to empower adults aged 50 and older with the knowledge and confidence to safely use eBikes and eScooters in the District of Columbia. AARP will host a series of in-person lessons and group ride-alongs on the dates below. Each lesson will support beginner level riders and those who want to brush up on their safe riding skills.
July 1 – Northeast DC
Registration is required and open to individuals 18 years and older; interested parties may sign up, here.
Housing Resiliency in Times of Change
Are you feeling the impact from recent budget cuts? Worried about how to secure your housing needs in these challenging times? Join DC’s Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking on Wednesday, July 9, and Wednesday, August 13, to learn how to navigate these concerns. Multiple sessions are available on each date.
Registration is open now and can be accessed, here.
Veteran Affairs, Resource Symposium
The Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs invites you to join their monthly Veterans Resource Symposium—a space for DC veterans to connect, share experiences, and explore available resources. Sessions highlight key programs and services offered by the Veteran Affairs office to ensure veterans across the District stay informed, supported, and empowered. Event takes place on the last Thursday of every month at the Marion Barry Building (441 4th St NW) from 12:00pm to 1:00pm.
OST Office Youth Advisory Board
The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office) is seeking youth ages 14-24 to serve on an OST Office Youth Advisory Board. The purpose of the board will be to advise the OST Office on afterschool and summer program offerings and program needs, provide feedback on OST grant competitions offered, inform OST assessments and provide feedback, and serve as a public voice for youth across DC. The time commitment will be 1-2 hours per week maximum and is on a volunteer basis. Youth under 18 years must have parental consent.
If interested, email your resume to learn24@dc.gov.
Free Food Distribution from the Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food Area Food Bank is here to support the large number of our neighbors who have been impacted by recent reductions in federal jobs and funding. Beginning on Saturday, April 5th, the food bank will be holding new pop-up food distributions twice a week. These pop-up distributions will offer pantry items and fresh produce on Thursdays from 5 – 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 – 11 a.m., or while supplies last each day. The distributions can be found in the parking lots of the following retail locations:
District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Those in need of food assistance can learn more about these pop-up food distributions, as well as how to access support at other times and locations, by visiting capitalareafoodbank.org/dmv-help.
Health Insurance for Impacted Federal Workers
Enroll today in quality and affordable health insurance. All DC residents losing employer health coverage qualify for a DC Health Link private insurance plan offered by DC Health Link. Private health insurance plans start as low as $13 a month (depending on household income) and include 27 private health insurance plans to meet every need and budget.
You can schedule your virtual enrollment here.
Learn more by calling (855) 532-5465 or by visiting DC Health Link here.
Communal Farm Weekly Veggie Giveaway
DPR Communal Farms are urban Agriculture sites that are organized as communal production farms, managed by DPR staff and community volunteers, with the purpose of providing various ways for community members to receive free food, volunteer, and participate in hands on educational opportunities. From May to November DPR Communal Farms host three Communal Farm Weekly Veggie Giveaways where community members can pick up free veggies, volunteers on the farm, and/or participant in free programming.
Participants must register to attend any giveaway. Participants can register, here.
For questions or to receive updates on what is being harvested, volunteer opportunities, pop up giveaways, weekly programs and weather cancellations please email joshua.singer@dc.gov
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Utility Discount Programs (UDP) assists low-income District residents with reducing utility costs. To qualify, you must meet income guidelines and utility bills must be in the applicant's name. Eligible residents could receive discounts on electric, gas, and water and sewer bills. Applicants can apply by phone by calling 1-800-234-9473 or by creating an account and applying online, here.
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