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DHS

 

Protect Your Benefits! Update your EBT PIN regularly. Call 888-304-9167 or visit ebtedge.com
 

On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, the Chairperson of the Committee on Human Services will convene a Public Oversight Roundtable
on the District of Columbia’s Community Services Block Grant program. 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