What District Government Services are open and closed for Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
(Washington, DC) – On Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the District Government will observe the Thanksgiving holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations.
WHAT’S OPEN ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28 AND FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Access to Emergency Shelter
All low-barrier shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness operate year-round. The following low-barrier shelters are open 24 hours and will remain open all day on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
New York Avenue Men’s Shelter (1355 New York Avenue NE)
801 East Men's Shelter (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue SE)
Adams Place Men’s Shelter (2210 Adams Place NE)
Emery Men’s Shelter (1725 Lincoln Road NE)
Pat Handy Women’s Shelter (1009 11th Street NW)
Harriet Tubman Women’s Shelter (1910 Massachusetts Avenue SE)
All overflow and hypothermia shelters for individuals experiencing homelessness will remain open all day on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29.
Men:
801 East Day Center (2722 MLK Jr. Avenue SE)
Emery Overflow (1725 Lincoln Road NE)
Federal City 1 North (425 2nd St. NW)
Salvation Army (3335 Sherman Ave. NW)
Women:
Eve’s Place Overflow (2210B Adams Place NE)
House of Ruth Hypothermia Swing Space (810 5th St. NW)
CCNV 2 South (425 2nd St. NW)
Individuals and families seeking access to homeless services should call the DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 at any time of the day or night.
The Downtown Day Services Center (The Center), located at 1313 New York Ave NW, provides walk-in services to guests with no appointment required. The center will be open on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Entry will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis. Guests will be provided with a wristband that must be worn while in the Center.
On Thursday the 28th, center hours of operation will be 9 am - 3 pm Available walk-in services on Thursday will include showers, laundry, computer access, and electronic/mobile device charging. A Thanksgiving meal will be provided from 11 am - 1 pm
On Friday the 29th, center hours of operation will be 9 am - 5 pm Available walk-in services on Friday will include showers, laundry, computer access, and electronic/mobile device charging. Lunch services will occur from 11 am - 1 pm