The requests we get for utility debt support are sky high. People on fixed incomes cannot afford the hikes in utility bills. Did you know if you have a utility shutoff you can be considered out of compliance with your lease & be evicted?

We’ve made it through most of a cold February, now come warm up with a night of community and conversation. See you there.

A devastating loss. And completely avoidable. May they rest in peace, they will be missed 🖤

6/ The Post has lost over 375,000 subscribers in just over a year. If 10% of those readers subscribed to The 51st instead, we could hire 10 reporters and five editors, dramatically scaling our coverage of the city at this critical time. 51st.news/signup

We are still collecting book donations all winter long for @ward4mutualaid.bsky.social! Drop by the Petworth shop to bring your donations from home or purchase a book to be donated! You can also donate here directly: loyaltybookstores.com/donate. Clean out those shelves and help your neighbor!

Come visit Petworth Farmers Market now for baked goods and community chat!

The bake sale for Saturday just got even more exciting! There’s also a teach-in about how we can keep each other safe in DC right now. Come join us to be in community and nourish your body and mind. #mutualaid

Next Saturday the 25th come by the Upshur Farmer's Market to support a bake sale for Ward 4 Mutual Aid. All proceeds will go to supplying groceries and diapers to our neighbors.

See you soon!

Come and see us tomorrow at Lyman’s for our monthly meetup. We’ll be there 7-9, so pop by anytime and say hi.

Do you have a favorite spot or event in Ward 4? Or just a great photo that captures our community? Reply here or DM us your photos to inspire coloring pages that celebrate DC life in Ward 4

NEWS: The D.C. Council just passed an emergency bill allowing anyone to get a COVID-19 vaccine without a doctor's prescription, which have been requested recently due to changes in federal vaccine recommendations. (And some D.C. residents have had to go to Maryland or Virginia.)

Got a #mutualaid request from a neighbor in need of some funds to make rent and get groceries. If you want to brighten up this dreary week by helping out, you can send some cash to Angel on Cashapp at $Angelluv35

A chance to combine community care and self care this weekend: come see us at the Petworth Farmers Market on Saturday for our #mutualaid bake sale! If you can’t make it, use the QR code below to donate today.

Grounded in the values of care and community, mutual aid has a storied history rooted in the work of the Black Panther Party, especially here in Washington, DC. These times call on us to come together and rise together. Join us: Sat Aug 23 11 - 4 St Mark's Episcopal Church (301 A St SE)

Ward 4, the start of the school year is almost here, and I'm grateful for all the neighbors and organizations committed to ensuring our students have what they need to succeed.   Here are a few back-to-school giveaways happening soon, including one I am co-hosting tomorrow at Riggs-LaSalle Rec! 🎒✏️🏫

Looking forward to joining the #MutualAid fair next week. Come out and let’s support each other right now. We keep us safe in DC.

Everyone deserves housing & support regardless of where they are from. But to be clear, the majority of people experiencing homelessness in DC were born & raised here. We have friends who slept in parks next to the apartments they grew up in.

Tonight! See you there

We’re changing up our monthly meet-ups to the last Tuesday of every month. Come by Lyman’s Tavern next week for a chance to chat with neighbors and learn more about mutual aid. See you next Tuesday!

Washington, D.C., has a population roughly equivalent to Alaska's. And it has zero senators. If D.C. had senators, the GOP megablil bill would have failed today. Instead, Murkowski got carve-outs and money for Alaska, and then voted to subject DC to the bill

Good opportunity to be in community at Takoma Park’s 4th of July parade tomorrow. @freedcproject.bsky.social will have a contingent representing our local values and community at a moment when the US is doing horrible things without DC’s voice being heard.

Celebrate Juneteenth this week in community with your neighbors. We’ll be hosting our monthly mutual aid meet-up at Lyman’s on Thursday from 7-9pm. See you there!

Celebrate Juneteenth this week in community with your neighbors. We’ll be hosting our monthly mutual aid meet-up at Lyman’s on Thursday from 7-9pm. See you there!

“Rue Cafe’s Patio is open!” - Nicely done: www.popville.com/2025/06/rue-...

There is still time to send your letter and call!!!

Huge shoutout to #PetworthPeanuts and @ward4mutualaid.bsky.social for a successful Mother’s Day Free Market today! ☀️📚🏘️ Grateful to see #Ward4 families stocking up on books, toys, clothes, and more. Thank you to every community member who made a donation!

The third Thursday is coming up quickly this month - join us next week, 15 May, at Lyman's Tavern on 14th for our monthly meet-up! Newcomers and W4MA regulars alike are welcome, so bring a friend and come on by to meet your neighbors and chat about mutual aid. 1m

In light of the DC raids we want to reshare our ICE watch 101 graphics. Reminder to verify, document, and then report to our hotline.

Start the week off right with a Punch Party fundraiser for @dcmigrantmutualaid.org at La Cosecha tomorrow night at 7pm get tickets here: www.eventbrite.com/e/punch-part...

Moreland's is one of the best neighborhood bars in DC. This summer weather calls for a good burger, so it's a great time to visit

Tired of talking to your houseplants and pretending your cat is your coworker? Craving actual human interaction and some decent coffee that isn’t brewed in your kitchen? Hang with the crew behind 730DC on Friday, April 25 for chill coworking at Doubles. Bit.ly/730coworking

Did you know @wmata.com offers 50% discounts on metro & bus rides if you qualify for SNAP? @51st.news shares more info on the underused program ⬇️

Looking for a fun, creative way to engage kids about protest, pride, and community? I'm partnering with some cool people to host a 🎨Protest & Pride Art Build (for kids!) on Sunday, May 4 from 12-3 pm at Rhizome, 6950 Maple St NW. Supplies and pizza provided! RSVP: withfriends.co/event/232083....

Happy #EarthDay, DC! 🌳🌷🌎   As we celebrate all the natural beauty around us and recommit ourselves to being good stewards of our environment, make sure to check out one of the many community clean-ups happening this week! #TrashFreeDC #Ward4Strong   ➡️ rb.gy/09mj0n

Have some free time tomorrow morning? Come help us unload boxes for our diaper delivery. Meet around 8:45 at the church at 744 Jefferson St NW.

See you tonight! Come connect with neighbors at Lyman's Tavern, and learn more about the work we're doing at W4MA

Planning to be at the Hands Off! Rally in D.C. at 12? It's important to understand your rights before you go.

Rain or shine, we'll be out tomorrow to share a meal and supplies with our unhoused neighbors in Ward 4 DC. Come help out and learn about other ways to get involved

Join us tomorrow! All are welcome — new and regular members. Come chat about how you can get involved or just decompress with neighbors. We'll be at Lyman's 7-9pm.

‼️ Please call these senators below and urge them to vote no on cloture & the continuing resolution. Script below. Tell your friends in these states to call too! Let's free DC's budget! 🚨

Mutual aid is about building collective relationships that help us get by with all the alienation & exploitation. It’s about regaining what capitalism has taken from us. We don’t just do it to protest. We do it to grow roots & press on, building the new in the shell of the old.

🚨ALERTA🚨Hoy, 20/febrero, hemos recibido reportes de La Migra/ICE vigilando varios edificios de apartamentos en el noroeste de D.C. por Upshur Park entre las calles 13 y 16.

🚨ALERT 🚨 ICE activity has been reported at multiple locations in NW D.C. between 13th & 16th streets near Upshur Park. Please be aware of your surroundings.

We just published a Spanish language version as well. Thanks for sharing! 51st.news/es/los-opera...

“The more people who understand their rights, the better residents can protect themselves.” Essential reading from @abigailhiggins.bsky.social of @51st.news on protecting yourself and your neighbors from ICE in DC 51st.news/how-to-defen...

A real loss for the community. Help if you can 🙏

Excited to join Bluesky as we deal with the current gray skies for DC — follow for updates on how we can support each other and say hi 👋 And if you can, donate today to make a difference for our neighbors ward4mutualaid.org/donate/ #mutualaid #helpsky