Parent Resources

Meal Program Information:

KIPP DC and the District government are committed to supporting student nutrition during our closure to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Meals will be served to children under the age of 18 at the following times at KIPP DC, Charter, & DCPS locations:

Mondays and Wednesdays: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, SELECT campuses

Starting Thursday, March 19 we are partnering with the District government to offer meals to all children under the age of 18 between 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Individuals will be provided three breakfast and three lunch meals at 3 KIPP DC campuses.

Webb Campus – 1375 Mt Olivet Rd NE (Ward 5)

Douglass Campus – 2600 Douglass Rd SE (Ward 8)

Benning Campus – 4801 Benning Rd SE (Ward 7)

Food Assistance

KIPP DC Meal Program: KIPP DC and the District government are partnering to serve free meals to children 18 years old and younger at KIPP DC, Charter, and DCPS locations.

The District of Columbia has a new hotline for residents who cannot leave their homes and require assistance obtaining food or other necessary goods and meet a certain criteria. Call 1.888.349.8323 for more information.

Martha’s Table will continue to offer no-cost groceries at The Common’s Market (2375 Elvans Road SE) and the Maycroft Market (1474 Columbia Road NW). View more information.

Miriam’s Kitchen, 2401 Virginia Avenue NW, 202.452.8926

SOME, 71 O Street NW, 202.797.8806

THRIVE DC, 1525 Newton Street NW, 202.737.9311

Bread for the City, 1640 Good Hope Rd SE, 202.265.2400

Maketto/Chris Cardi Inc, 1351 H St NE, 202.681.3532

N Street Village Women’s Day Center, 1333 N St NW, 202.939.2076

Career Opportunities & Unemployment

Congress Heights On The Rise: This month’s career opportunities include: DYRS Counselor, Director of Operations, Administrative Assistant, Reporter/News Investigation Team, Executive and Engagement Assistant, Writer, Graphic Designer, Help Desk Technician and more.

Pernix Consulting: Pernix Consulting, has a new contract with the Small Business Administration (SBA), helping disburse small business loans for the crisis. They are hiring hundreds of people to work from home, all over the US. Period of performance is at least a year, with an option to extend.

Department of Employment Services: District residents may file for unemployment compensation at using this link. View more information on the unemployment compensation process.

Internet Assistance

Comcast Internet Essentials: Free Internet for 60 Days!

Xfinity Free Public Hotspots

T-Mobile/Metro PCS Unlimited Data through May 13

OCTO Free Wi-Fi

Utilities Assistance

PEPCO is suspending service disconnections and waiving late fees until May 1. View more information.

DC Water has suspended disconnections for non-payment. They are also restoring service for disconnected customers and waiving late fees and offering more lenient repayment terms for customers who fall behind on their bills during the public health emergency.

Residents who are unable to make utility payments can apply for utility assistance online at DOEE.

Emergency Child Care

OSSE is providing emergency childcare for healthcare employees. This includes physicians, nurses, nurses’ aides, custodians, etc. who work in a medical facility. The service will be provided at no cost to families with a child care subsidy. AlphaBest and Champions will provide services for school age students. UPO will provide services to students aged 6 weeks to 3 years. Interested families should fill out this interest form.

Child care will be provided at the following locations:

• Ballou High School, 3401 4th St SE, Washington, DC 20032

• Marie Reed Elementary, 2201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• Noyes Elementary, 2201 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009

• School Without Walls at Francis Stevens, 2130 G St NW, Washington, DC 20037

• Simon Elementary, 401 Mississippi Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032

• United Planning Organization (UPO) Edgewood Child Development Center, 601 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017

Family Services

Virginia Williams Family Resource Center: Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing Resources, Temporary Shelter, Community Resources, Public Benefits, TANF, Food Stamps, Medicaid, Childcare subsidy

Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative (Ward 8): Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing Resources, Community Resources

East River Family Strengthening Collaborative (Ward 7): Emergency Rental Assistance, Housing Resources, Community Resources

Emergency Housing

Sasha Bruce: 741 A 8th Street SE, 202.547.7777

Zoe’s Doors: 900 Rhode Island Avenue NE, 202.248.2098

Covenant House: 129 Yuma Street SE P, 202.610.9698/9693

Health & Wellness

Health Link has comprehensive information about the extended benefits available during their Covid-19 outbreak (ie. most providers are waiving copays for Covid-19 testing and treatment, most providers are covering telehealth, etc.)

DC Medicaid is offering special enrollment. Apply here.

Department of Behavioral Health: Speak with mental health clinicians on fears of the pandemic. 1.888.793.4357

Champs: Mobile mental health crisis support. 202.481.1440

Legal Aid

Legal Aid Society: Legal services in the areas of domestic violence, family, housing, public benefits, and consumer law.