November 10, 2025

Hello everyone,

This week, I want to highlight that East of the River Mutual Aid is looking for new volunteers for both in-person work (delivering food, packing bags, or shopping) and virtual work (coordinating drivers, grant writing, hotline operation). I volunteered as a driver with them and delivered food to six households each week. This is a great way to directly support our our neighbors. If you have some time to give, this is an incredible organization to connect with.

Register here for their next virtual open house to learn more - November 17 from 7-8 PM.

EOTR Mutual Aid is also running a winter coat drive fundraiser that you can donate to here.

Feel free to let me know if you have any questions about volunteering!
Katie

Trash/Recycling/Compost Pickup Slide due to Veteran's Day - Tuesday, November 11

Please note that trash/compost/recycling pickup will slide to Wednesday if you normally have those picked up on Tuesday.

ANC 7D Monthly Virtual Meeting

Please join us tomorrow night for our ANC 7D virtual meeting - current agenda linked above!

Date and time: Tuesday, November 11 at 7 PM
Link to join: https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/82241895770?pwd=30xgxP1oqOWhDHUuXw1vbrC1rYieSe.1, Password: anc7d

Benning Road Bridges and Transportation Improvements Project Open House - November 17, 6-8 PM

Come to the River Terrace Education Campus anytime between 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on November 17th to learn more about the Benning Road project, including details on the latest updates to final design plans and next steps ahead of the anticipated start of construction in summer 2026. The open house will start with a brief presentation by the project team at 6:15 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to learn more about how the project will improve safety, accessibility, and infrastructure along Benning Road NE and have their questions answered by the DDOT team. 

This open house will focus on Phase 1 of construction, which will take place along Benning Road NE between 34th Street NE and Minnesota Avenue NE. Phase 1 of construction is anticipated to begin in summer 2026.

For more information, please visit benningroadbridges.ddot.dc.gov or email Project Manager, Dawit Kebede, PE at dawit.kebede@dc.gov.

Emergency Rental Assistance Program

Beginning November 20, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., residents may schedule an appointment to apply for ERAP by calling 202-507-6666 or by visiting the Virginia Williams Family Resource Center (VWFRC).  

Applications by Appointment Only: DHS is transitioning to an appointment-based scheduling system. District residents may call 202-507-6666 to schedule an appointment. This change allows the program to accept and process applications from residents who meet eligibility requirements at the time of their appointment. It also enables the program to provide real-time updates on funding availability, helping us anticipate when funds may be depleted and inform clients before their application is submitted. By implementing this approach, we also expect a reduction in the number of appeals.  

Visit erap.dhs.dc.gov for more information. 

DC Streetcar End of Service Virtual Public Meeting on Dec. 9

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will host a virtual public meeting on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, to discuss DC Streetcar’s service reduction schedule and planned end of service.

DDOT will provide an overview of the decision to phase out DC Streetcar operations, including the timeline for service reduction and the final date of operation. Community members are encouraged to attend and ask questions. Input from riders, residents, and businesses will help guide DDOT’s efforts to maintain accessible, reliable, and connected transportation across the District.

Tuesday, December 9, 2025, from 1 – 2 p.m.   
 https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m10bdc2897fdd6733b19e2b718c6ce1b6  
 Join by the webinar number: 2301 178 6159 
 Webinar password: MWqkSp2cq26 

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