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The Virginia Williams Family Resource Center has moved to 64 New York Avenue NE.

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

Your Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card is how you access your benefits. It is important to keep it safe.

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

The Virginia Williams Family Resource Center has moved to 64 New York Avenue NE.

Submit A Concern: A Smarter, More Transparent Way to Serve District Residents

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08/21/2025 Mayor Bowser Previews E Street Bridge Housing Program, the District’s Second Non-Congregate Bridge Housing Program

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05/12/2025 2025 Point-In-Time Results Show Decrease in Homelessness, Highlighting Continued Success of Key Services and Housing Investments

04/03/2025 Mayor Bowser and MPD Announce Launch of Juvenile Investigative Response Unit to Continue Driving Down Crime

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