DC's Office of Gun Violence Prevention, created Jan 2022, to coordinate the District's non-law enforcement public health strategy for gun violence prevention
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
17 Feb 2025
🚨NOTICE🚨
Feb 17, 2025: the District’s Hypothermia Alert remains activated.
Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.
If you see someone in need of shelter, call:
📞202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
1 Feb 2025
Black history is DC history and DC history is Black history.
February is an opportunity for us to celebrate the achievements, history, and voices of the people who make our city the best city in the world.
Happy Black History Month, DC!
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
5 Feb 2025
📢 Join Us for the Well Woman Workshop: Chronic Conditions! 💚
📅 Tuesday, February 18
⏰ 4 PM
📍 Southwest Neighborhood Library
📍 900 Wesley Pl SW
🔗 RSVP Now: tinyurl.com/wellwomenfeb25
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
21 Dec 2024
🚨NOTICE🚨
Dec 21, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert remains ACTIVATED.
Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.
If you see someone in need of shelter, call:
📞202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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🚨 Applications Open! 🚨
DYRS & Progressive Life Center seek innovative programs for justice-involved youth starting Feb 10, 2025.
📅 Deadline: Jan 2, 2025, 5 PM
📧 Submit: applications@plcntu.org
🔗 Apply: plccommunity.org/achievement…
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
7 Dec 2024
🚨NOTICE🚨
December 7, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED at 8PM.
Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.
If you see someone in need of shelter, call:
📞 202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
21 Nov 2024
🚨NOTICE🚨
November 21, 2024: the District’s Hypothermia Alert will be ACTIVATED tonight.
Check on unsheltered neighbors, seniors, and other vulnerable individuals.
If you see someone in need of shelter, call:
📞202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 if there’s an immediate safety risk
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
6 Nov 2024
DPW crews are out and about to keep neighborhoods across DC clean and fresh. From regular trash pickup to recycling, we’re on it daily! Follow us for the latest on our efforts to keep DC looking great. 🚛 #DCPublicWorks
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
23 Oct 2024
📬 Got one of these door hangers? You’re in Section A and your first pass is coming soon! 🍂 Leaf Collection starts on Oct. 28. Be sure to rake your leaves to the treebox or curb by Oct. 27. Visit dpw.dc.gov/leaf for more info! 🌿 #LeafCollection
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
4 Oct 2024
#ORE invites you to a Collaborative Forum on Advancing Racial Equity in Pre-K-12 Education! Come out to hear education experts as they discuss strategies for improving educational outcomes in the District. RSVP here: tinyurl.com/jc2s8zfv #RacialEquity
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
13 Sep 2024
If you are experiencing emotional or psychiatric distress, you can now connect with a trained counselor by text or chat @988Lifeline as well as by dialing 988. A counselor will Iisten, help problem solve, & share resources. Free. Confidential. 24/7.
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
12 Sep 2024
#WebinarAlert🌟Join @DCHumanRights and @USEEOC for a virtual workshop on the DC Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act and the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act!
📅 September 24
🕒 7 PM
💻 bit.ly/OHREEOC_Pregnancy_202…
Register now and join us! #DCProtectingPregnantWorkers
ALT OHR is hosting a virtual workshop with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on September 24 to talk about rights and protections available for new and expectant parents at the workplace. Join the webinar now!
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
8 Sep 2024
DC residents under 18 years old! Claim fresh food at no cost through the Child and Adult Care Food Program:
🗓️Monday-Friday
⏰8AM-4:30PM
🍌Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack
⬇️Three locations
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
8 Sep 2024
Make a difference in our community by finding a career in public safety.
Mark your calendars for the DC Public Safety Job Fair:
🗓 Friday, September 20
⏰11AM
📍2001 E Capitol St SE
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
9 Sep 2024
♻️ DPW Special Waste Events! ♻️ Dispose of hazardous waste, recycle electronics & shred documents! Register in advance for the upcoming events on Sept 19 at the Anacostia Park Skate Pavillion and Sept 21 at the Rock Creek (Carter Barron) Tennis Center: 🔗 tinyurl.com/hhw-register
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
28 Aug 2024
A Heat Emergency will be activated on Wednesday, Aug 28.🚨
Remember: Stay hydrated, limit sun exposure, and check on seniors, neighbors, and pets.
If you see someone in need, contact:
📞Shelter Hotline: 202-399-7093 or 311
📞911 for an immediate safety risk
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
25 Aug 2024
Tomorrow, thousands of children and teens will be traveling to and from school across DC.
🚸Drive slowly
🚸Use caution
🚸Brake for school buses and crosswalks
Let's work together to keep our young people safe and to make sure we have a great school year!
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Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) retweeted
14 Aug 2024
Are you a DC Resident? Help #ORE build our #RacialEquityDashboard! We invite you to sign up through the link here forms.office.com/g/YiVdJ222R… with the chance to participate in a #focusgroup to help make our Dashboard effective and appealing to users! #RacialEquity#DCResident
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