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Highlights of new and existing resources to support individuals and families...
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November 1, 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. 

Winter Shelter

The City of Alexandria Winter Shelter, also called Hypothermia Shelter, ensures that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have a warm, clean and safe environment to retreat from the elements of weather at night. The Winter Shelter, operated by Carpenter's Shelter, is open nightly from 7 p.m. - 7 a.m. regardless of weather from November 1- April 15. The Winter Shelter provides supportive services and resources necessary to assist residents in obtaining stable housing. Visit the webpage for details on location and transportation.

LGBTQ+ Parent Support Group

This support group is for Virginia Parents and Caregivers of LGBTQ+ Children and Youth and is free, online, confidential and weekly on Fridays from 12-1 p.m. Join if you want to learn more about how to support your child and yourself, while connecting with other parents. View flyer for more information.

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/.

Jobs, Workshops and Skills Training 

Food Distribution and Pop-ups 

For information about a variety of food assistance programs, visit the DCHS Food Directory.

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, November 18, 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Drive-through:

• NVCC 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. 

Pop-Up Food Distributions

ALIVE! provides bags of food to neighborhoods and apartment buildings in collaboration with our community partners. Drive-through and walk-up service are available depending on the site. ALIVE! pop-up food distributions are for City of Alexandria residents. Proof of Alexandria City residency may be requested.

Thursday, November 9, 4:30 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Ramsay Rec Center (5650 Sanger Ave)

Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at UNCUT Youth (1501 Cameron St)

Saturday, November 11, 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. at Fairlington United Methodist Church (3900 King St)

Thursday, November 16, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Hammond Middle School (4646 Seminary Rd)

Friday, November 17, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Old Town Community Church (212 S. Washington St)

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. 

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 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.   

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 the Senior Taxi Discount program by calling 703.746.5999.