Dear Ward 8 Residents,

It is that time of year again for my office to continue the holiday tradition of hosting the annual Ward 8 Wide Turkey Giveaway. This event will provide a turkey to 1,800 families this Thanksgiving.

On Tuesday, November 21st, Ward 8 residents will attend one of the designated host sites for a turkey. We still have some slots available. Visit www.ward8turkeydrive.com to register now.
Name of Host Site Distribution Address Distribution Time
Ward 8 Business Center 4135 Wheeler Rd SE 10am-1pm
Lydia's House 4101 MLK Jr Ave SW 1pm-4:30pm
Congress Park 1345 Savannah St SE 2pm-5pm
Van Ness Elementary School 1150 5th St SE (Field House entry on L St) 3pm-6pm
Stanton Oaks 2424 Elvan Rd SE 2pm-4pm
Wellington Park 2502 Pomeroy Rd SE 2:30pm-4:30pm
Eagle Academy 3400 Wheeler Road 11am-2pm
UPO Petey Greene Community Service Center 2907 MLK Jr Ave SE 5pm-7pm
Union Temple Baptist Church 1225 W Street St SE 12PM-3PM

To Participate in this Event:
* Must be a Ward 8 resident
* Provide ID and proof of residency
* One turkey per household. If a duplicate registration is identified, both tickets will be canceled.

Questions or Concerns:
All turkeys will be distributed on a first-come, first-come basis while supplies last. If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Office of Councilmember Trayon White at 202-724-8045 or email [email protected].

Respectfully,
Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

What if I am not a Ward 8 resident, can I still register?

We wish we could serve everyone, however, this event is for Ward 8 residents only. If there are turkeys remaining following the event, it will be at the discretion of the host site to provide a turkey to those in need.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

All sites are metro accessible. Most sites have parking lots. Sites without parking lots have street parking.

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

For questions, please email: Kimberly Harper at [email protected] or call 202-724-8045. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response due to high call volumes.

Do I have to print my ticket to bring to the event?
No, you do not need a printed ticket. However, please have your confirmation email available for verification. The confirmation will be in the email you provided at registration.

Can I update my registration information?

Please be sure to register at the location that is most convenient for you. You will not be able to edit your pick-up site once your registration is complete.

Is my registration/ticket transferrable?

Your registration is NON-transferrable.

PLEASE NOTE: Each person may only pick-up one turkey. There is a limit of one turkey per household.

Is it ok if the name on my ticket or registration does not match the person who attends?

The name on the registration MUST match the ID shown to collect the turkey.

This week, the Council did not hold a legislative meeting. The Committee of the Whole held a meeting on budgeting practices on DC Public Schools and a hearing on two measures relating to charter schools; the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor will hold hearings on the DC government’s sexual harassment policy and legislation regarding wages and pay scales.

The Mayor released two Emergency Mayoral Orders responding to the opioid crisis and youth crime on Monday, November 13. By declaring a public emergency, the Mayor is able to coordinate resources and deploy solutions on an expedited basis. The Mayor will be able to expedite data-sharing among District agencies and entities regarding non-fatal and fatal overdoses and create a plan of action based on the data received. In regard to youth crime, the Mayor will use the declared emergency to expedite the building of an additional unit at the youth services center and expand the number of placements available (to include shelters, group homes, independent living facilities, secure facilities, residential treatment centers, psychiatric treatment centers, and foster homes) to youth placed into the custody of the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
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** RLYA Public Hearing on B25-0133 and B25-0199
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On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, Councilmember Trayon White Sr., Chairperson of the Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs, held a public hearing to consider the following measures:

• B25-0133 - Weekend Equal Access to Swimming Amendment Act of 2023

• B25-0199 - Department of Parks and Recreation Program Priority Registration Act of 2023

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** RLYA Additional Meeting for B25-0427, PR25-0192 and PR25-0421
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On Thursday, November 16, 2023, Councilmember Trayon White, Sr., Chairperson of the Committee on Recreation, Libraries, and Youth Affairs, held an Additional Meeting to consider and vote on the following measures:

• B25-0427 - Fairness in Use and Negotiation (FUN) for All Recreational Property Act of 2023

• PR25-0474 - Board of Library Trustees Maria Peace Confirmation Resolution of 2023

• PR25-0421 - Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation Thennie Freeman Confirmation Resolution of 2023

HEARING NOTICE
The Go-go Museum is coming to Anacostia.

November 8, 2023

Councilmember Trayon White posted on his social media about the ribbon-cutting ceremony and ground breaking for the Mobile Go-go Museum.

On his socials, Councilmember White posted the following:

This was a historical day for Our City! The Mobile Gogo Museum was unveiled with a ribbon-cutting ceremony! Also, November 15th is now declared Spike Lee Day in DC! @officialspikelee

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Amazon photos by our own 💫
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Councilmember White visits YSC Youth Detention Facility to offer words of encouragement.

November 17, 2023

Councilmember White joined the youth at YSC Youth Detention Facility to offer some words of encouragement.

"All of these young people are coming home one day and how they come home and what they come home to are the responsibility of us all." stated Councilmember White in a social media post.

For more info, email JJ Monitoring at [email protected].
Councilmember Trayon White's Constituent Services Team visits Hart Middle School during its Community Violence Resource Fair.

November 16, 2023

Councilmember Trayon
White's Constituent Services team engaged with parents and school officials during the mental health community violence resource fair.
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