Interested in hosting a voter education event in your community? The deadline to request that DCBOE attend your event is Friday, April 17, 2026 at 5 pm. Email [email protected] or call (202) 727-2525 to schedule your event today. Learn more at dcboe.org/community-outr… #vote4dc

TONIGHT! Join the ANC 5D public meeting at 7:00 PM to hear updates and share your voice on zoning, traffic, safety, and what’s happening in our neighborhood. Register to join via Zoom at anc5d.org.

Reminder! Join us online for the Ward 5 Budget Forum tomorrow evening. Register at ward5.us/budgetforum

💼🌟 Earn, Learn, and Explore with MBSYEP! DC youth ages 14–24: Get paid this summer while gaining real-world skills, exploring careers, and connecting with mentors. Opportunities in government & private sector! 🗓️ Apply by March 6, 2026, 11:59 PM 🔗 buff.ly/2WZaNaQ

The Department of Public Works continues working to restore full residential trash, recycling, and food waste collections. We recognize some residents are experiencing missed collections, and we understand how frustrating and disruptive the situation is.

To address these

DC youth ages 9–13 can join the CRESP Summer Program to explore STEM, finance, healthcare, and entrepreneurship through hands-on learning and earn incentives. 🗓️ June 29 – Aug 7, 2026 | 9 AM – 3 PM 📍 Locations: colleges, schools, & community centers across DC.

💡🌟 Mott Million Dollar Challenge K-12 students: Share your world-changing idea in a 30–90 sec video! Enter solo or in teams of up to 3 for a chance to win part of $1 MILLION in prizes. 🗓️ Submissions due Feb 27, 2026 🔗 Apply & learn more: buff.ly/4XjtvqU

🎓✨ OST Youth Scholarship Applications Are Open! DC students & families can apply for funding to access high-quality, fee-based programs that support learning, health, and well-being beyond the classroom. 🖥️ Apply online — rolling review! 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/xU7mDeY

🚀 DC Foster Youth: Career Pathways Opportunity! CFSA’s Career Pathways Unit helps ages 18–20 who’ve graduated high school or earned a GED gain vocational & employment support — whether heading to college or not. 📧 Contact: [email protected] 📞 (202) 727-7935

🌟 DYRS Youth Achievement Centers Wards 5 & 8 youth: Access education support, workforce development, mental health resources, life skills & recreation in a safe, supportive environment. 📍 Locations: • 450 H St NW • 2101 MLK Jr Ave SE 📧 Info: [email protected]

🎓 Volunteer Mentors Needed! College Bound is seeking mentors to support 8th–12th grade DC students with college prep, SAT guidance, and academic/career support. Meet 1x/week for 2 hrs & make a lasting impact! 🔗 Apply here: buff.ly/sUIdzEM

🎉📚 Books from Birth Turns 10! DC Public Library & Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library invite families to celebrate a decade of early literacy with millions of books mailed to children 0–5. 🗓️ Feb 28 | 10 AM – 4 PM 📍 MLK JR Library 🔗 buff.ly/wq7CgU2

I just sent an email to Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter subscribers with the latest updates on trash and recycling collection. Check it out at ward5.us/trashupdate

🚨 Need to help someone experiencing homelessness? If you see someone outside who may need free, accessible transportation to shelter, call 311 or 202-399-7093 to request the Shelter Hotline.