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As the holiday season approaches, let’s work together as a community to reduce homelessness in the District.

The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold and hot weather injuries.

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Potentially impacted customers should file a police report and contact DHS’ Office of Program Review, Monitoring, and Investigation

Our number is 202-727-5355, and we accept calls from 7:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

Why are SNAP Emergency Allotments ending in the District?

As the holiday season approaches, let’s work together as a community to reduce homelessness in the District.

The District is committed to protecting residents experiencing homelessness from hypothermia and other extreme cold and hot weather injuries.

Potentially impacted customers should file a police report and contact DHS’ Office of Program Review, Monitoring, and Investigation

Our number is 202-727-5355, and we accept calls from 7:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday through Friday.

Why are SNAP Emergency Allotments ending in the District?

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12/23/2022 Mayor Bowser Urges Residents to Keep Safe During Emergency Cold Weather Conditions

11/21/2022 Mayor Bowser Launches Sixth Annual Home for the Holidays Campaign

11/13/2022 Mayor Bowser Activates Hypothermia Alert, Urges Residents to be Vigilant and Request Transportation for Neighbors in Need of Shelter from the Cold

11/09/2022 Modified District Government Services for Veterans Day

09/19/2022 Mayor Bowser Launches $24.8 Million Career MAP Pilot, Cuts the Ribbon on the New Taylor Street Service Center

01/06/2017 District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

01/12/2016 District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

01/04/2016 District to Activate “Cold Emergency Plan” Tonight

12/22/2015 Low-Barrier Emergency Shelters Will Open Early on Christmas Eve

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Mayor Vincent C. Gray Launches ‘500 Families. 100 Days. Quality DC Housing Now’ Campaign

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray joined the Community Partnership for the Prevention of Homelessness (TCP), The Transitional Housing Corporation (THC) and the Coalition for Non-Profit Housing and Economic Development (CNHED) today for the official launch of the “500 Families. 100 Days.

District Joins Six States in Continuing Food Stamp Benefits Despite Heat and Eat Cuts

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Why are SNAP Emergency Allotments ending in the District?

Why are SNAP Emergency Allotments ending in the District?

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