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Highlights of new and existing resources to support individuals and families...
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RESOURCES 

August 29, 2023 

Here are highlights of new and existing resources to support individuals and families. We encourage residents, faith-based, and nonprofit organizations to share these resources with their neighbors and networks. 

Hear about and share the latest resources and news by following DCHS on Facebook or Twitter or by subscribing to the Spanish Language Text Line by texting ALEXINFOESP to 888777. Subscribe to City eNews at alexandriava.gov/eNews. Visit us online at www.alexandriava.gov/DCHS. 

Eviction Prevention Assistance 

Access eviction prevention assistance through the Office of Housing and DCHS. Learn more. 

Community IT Help Desk 

The City of Alexandria has partnered with Computer Core to establish an IT Help desk for anyone in the community to call for support in English, Spanish, Amharic, and Arabic. The program also provides equipment, including laptops, to those in need. For information and support, visit: computercore.org/help-desk/. 

Personal Finance and Career Building Classes Update 

DCHS is hosting a series of personal finance and career building classes. All classes are free and will be held virtually on Tuesdays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are meant to help participants improve their financial life, manage budgets, improve income stability, advance monetary education, and reduce and eliminate debts. Space is limited and advance registration is required. To register, call 703.746.5700 or email brandon.hare@alexandriava.gov. View and download a printable flyer to learn more about upcoming sessions. 

Jobs, Workshops and Skills Training 

  • See featured jobs, compiled and released by the Workforce Development Center. Follow WDC on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn for the latest or visit the WDC’s job board for a complete list of job opportunities.   

  • Join DCHS at the Workforce Development Center (4850 Mark Center Dr., 6th Floor) every other Tuesday to apply and interview for a chance to be hired on the spot for the position of Ramp Agent or Gate Agent. The next sessions will take place on September 12 and 26 at 11 a.m. Doors close at 11:15 a.m. Learn more (including positions available, benefits, and more) and register. 

ALIVE! Food Distribution and Pop-ups 

ALIVE! Food Hubs offer free food, personal items, cleaning supplies, school supplies, and referrals to other services. ALIVE! Food Hubs are for City of Alexandria residents and are located at 510-F South Van Dorn St and 2601 Mount Vernon Ave. Proof of Alexandria residency may be requested. Access locations and times. 

ALIVE! offers food distributions, including free bags of groceries (produce, chicken, eggs, bread) at three locations on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Please bring reusable bags. ALIVE! food distributions are for City of Alexandria residents. Proof of Alexandria City residency may be requested. 

Saturday, September 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. 

Drive-through: 

• Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Ave) 

• NOVA Alexandria Campus (parking lot B-1 via 5000 Dawes Ave) 

Walk-up: 

• Cora Kelly Elementary School (3600 Commonwealth Ave) 

• William Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave) 

ALIVE! has increased their pop-up food distributions to bring food directly to clients’ neighborhoods. View the food distribution dates and locations.  

ALIVE! services include Alexandria Eviction Prevention Partnership, ALIVE! House, Family Assistance, Food, Furniture, and Housewares. Learn more. 

COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters Check 

Vaccines and boosters continue to be available. They are safe, effective, free and they can save your life. Walk-ins are highly encouraged, but appointments can also be scheduled online. For general questions, please contact the Alexandria COVID-19 Hotline at 703.746.4988, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. As part of Alexandria's commitment to serving all communities, clinics are hosted at a variety of times in conveniently located neighborhood locations and do not require ID, insurance, or English fluency. Access a schedule of locations and times. 

Reduced Transit Fare via "Metro Lift" 

Metro now offers reduced fares to assist low-income customers via the 'Metro Lift' program. Customers in DC, Maryland and Virginia who qualify for the US Department of Agriculture's Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) are eligible to enroll. Customers enrolled in Metro Lift will receive a 50 percent discount for any travel on Metrorail and Metrobus. 

Online enrollment and appointment scheduling is available at the WMATA website. In-person enrollment is available at three sites: 

  • Metro Center Metro Station | 12th & F Street NW Entrance - Mezzanine Level 

  • Metro Headquarters | 300 7th Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 

  • New Carrollton Metro Office | 4100 Garden City Dr, Hyattsville, MD 20785 

Learn more on the City’s SNAP homepage.   

Darkness to Light Training 

The Center For Alexandria’s Children and Darkness to Light DCHS will be hosting a training session on learning to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. Dates available are September 7 and 14, 2023, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m at 4850 Mark Center Drive in Training Room 9208. Register by September 5. Contact: Olivia Weinel at olivia@alexandriaskids.org with any questions. 

Senior Taxi Yellow Card Program 

The City offers a Senior Taxi Yellow Card Program which is operated in partnership with Yellow Cab of Alexandria, Inc. This program is available to individuals age 60 or older who live in the City of Alexandria and whose annual gross household income is $48,508 or below. 

Seniors can apply for our Senior Taxi Discount program by calling 703.746.5999.