🌟CC Prep offers FREE Help Desk Certification Training for DC adults! [SP]

CC Prep is currently providing distance learning for current students. Sign up to be notified of their next round of classes, you can do this!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 5, 2020CC PREP, SPONSORED POSTComment

MPD seeks Cadets - $34,432+ and University Tuition

Cadets will spend part of their time working specific job assignments for MPD while also working toward their degree.

JOB TRAINING, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 5, 2020HELP WANTEDComment

💵 Today is GET THE BAG SUNDAY with local jobs and paid internships!

Your favorite day of the week is back! Let’s get this money!

JOBS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 4, 2020JOB TRAINING, JOBSComment

[PR] DMV Area Animal Shelters Urge Community Members to Have a Plan in Place for Their Pets

The most ideal situation for you and your pets is for them to remain in the temporary care of a trusted caregiver and out of an animal shelter.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 4, 2020HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE, COVID-19Comment

Emergency Child Care Initiative for Health Care Professionals

Emergency child care is currently being offered from 6 am to 8 pm, Monday through Friday, at six sites.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 4, 2020CHILDCARE, COVID-19Comment

[PR] Metro to further reduce service hours starting Monday: Rail to close at 9 p.m. nightly, Bus service ends at 11 p.m.

Metro’s Pandemic Task Force will further reduce rail and bus hours, starting Monday, April 6, 2020.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 4, 2020WMATA, COVID-19, PRESS RELEASEComment

How to apply for DC Public Benefits during COVID-19

To help enforce social distancing, DHS Service Centers are open only for picking up and dropping off public benefits applications and documents.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 3, 2020PUBLIC BENEFITComment

[PR] DC Nonprofits to Make Free, Accessible Transportation Available to Short-Term Housing Facilities, Low-Income Families, and Seniors through Lyft During COVID-19

Lyft is also partnering with Martha’s Table, Giant Food in DC’s Ward 8 and Manna Foods to provide free rides to seniors and low-income families in need of groceries.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 2, 2020LYFTComment

Department of Behavioral Health Mental Health Hotline

Certified clinicians are available for you 24/7. Don’t be afraid to call, they are there to help.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 2, 2020DEPT OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTHComment

Paycheck Protection Program for Small Businesses, Independent Contractors + Nonprofits

Starting April 3, 2020, small businesses and sole proprietorships can apply for and receive loans to cover their payroll and other certain expenses through existing SBA lenders.

GRANTS, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 2, 2020SMALL BIZComment

SHOP LOCAL! Players Lounge is available for food delivery

Call (202) 373-1782 or (202) 574-1331 or place an order via UBEREATS or GRUBHUB.

DINING, RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 2, 2020PLAYERS LOUNGEComment

[PR] U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Announces Observance of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

Grim statistics reflect the sad reality that the issue is widespread and that victims span all ages, genders, backgrounds, and situations.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 2, 2020USAODC, PRESS RELEASEComment

DC Meal Locations for All Students

No matter where a child goes to school they can pick up a free meal from any of these locations.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020DCPS, FREE MEALSComment

NY TIMES | How to Sew a Face Mask

Guidance on whether to wear a face mask has been evolving. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention currently advises against healthy people wearing masks but is reviewing its guidance,

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020NY TIMES, COVID-19Comment

🌟 Grubb's Southeast has FREE DELIVERY of your prescriptions [SP]

Out of an abundance of caution, the pharmacy is enacting the COVID-19 safety protocols but would prefer people call to place their orders.

RESOURCES, HEALTHCAREThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020Grubbs Southeast, COVID-19, SPONSORED POSTComment

Temporary Permit for Restaurant Pick Up Drop Off Zones

So far DDOT’s issued 57 permits for temporary restaurant pick-up/drop-off zones. Restaurant owners--contact your ANC, Main Street Org, or BID to request one on your block!

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020DDOT, COVID-19Comment

Deadline to apply for Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund is April 4th

Thanks to a $2.5 million investment from Verizon, LISC is offering grants to help small businesses fill urgent financial gaps.

RESOURCES, SMALL BIZThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020COVID-19, LISCComment

[PR] Metrorail Station Closures & Service Status for March 23rd thru May 1st

Metro will use the same service plan as last week, which provides connectivity throughout the region for essential trips, but with sharply reduced train and bus frequencies.

RESOURCESThe Advoc8teApril 1, 2020WMATA, COVID-19, PRESS RELEASEComment