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DHS

 

HYPOTHERMIA ALERT is deactivated. Visit cold.dc.gov
The Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC) has moved to 64 New York Avenue NE. Learn more

DHS is resuming Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) interviews. Learn more

List Your Units Here Today! Read more

 

 

Get Involved

Get Involved

Your generosity and kindness ensure we can continue to support our friends and neighbors in Washington, DC. 

Donate  

There are many great organizations that have set up “Wish Lists” and we consolidated them here. If you would like to add your organization to this page, please send us your information here

Volunteer 

If you would like to volunteer at one of our family shelter programs, please reach out to them directly. Their contact information can be found here: https://dhs.dc.gov/page/family-emergency-shelter  

Rent your unit 

Mayor Bowser launched the annual Home for the Holidays Campaign on November 1, 2021, with a goal to accelerate the placement of 1,250 households experiencing homelessness into permanent housing by February 28, 2022. For more information, visit Home for the Holidays.

DHS is always looking for affordable apartments and houses for individuals and families.  More information about DHS housing programs and partnerships can be found here 

Are you an existing housing provider or property manager? Please submit concerns or requests for resolution on non-emergency issues here.


Partner Profile: Deeds of Kindness