Ward 4 Mutual Aid

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?

Flyer for Ward 4 Mutual Aid February Meet-Up Tuesday the 24th, 7-9 PM Lyman’s Tavern 3720 14th ST NW

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 🖤

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An ombre rainbow background with text in blue that reads "DONATE BOOKS FOR WARD 4 MUTUAL AID! BRING IN GENTLY PRE-LOVED kids books, fiction, nonfiction TO LOYALTY IN PETWORTH! YOU CAN ALSO DONATE BOOKS ON THE WEBSITE BY SIMPLY COMMENTING “donate” WHEN CHECKING OUT!" with the Loyalty logo at the bottom.

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!

Flyer: W4MA September Meet-Up SOCIALIZING | SNACKS | MUTUAL AID Tuesday, 30 September 7-9pm Lyman's Tavern 3720 14th St NW

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.

Flyer with text: We're making coloring book pages! Do you have any pictures that remind you have Ward 4? DM them to us! @ward4mutualaid

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

Flyer: WARD 4 MUTUAL AID BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER All proceeds will go to Ward 4 Mutual Aid's assistance program, helping low-income neighbors with food, diapers and household goods. Time: SATURDAY, 8/30/25 9:00 AM UNTIL SOLD OUT Place: Green space in front of Petworth Farmers Market, Upshur St NW/ 9th St Make a donation: Use Cash App to make a direct donation to Ward 4 Mutual Aid. $dcward4mutualaid Every dollar makes a difference.

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

Flyer with summery citrus design and text: July meet-up, Tuesday, 29 June, 7-9pm, Lyman’s Tavern, 3720 14th St NW, Socializing | Snacks | Mutual Aid, Last Tuesday of Each Month

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.

Juneteenth W4MA Meet-up. Lyman’s Tavern, 3720 14th St NW, June 19.

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!

Juneteenth W4MA Meet-up. Lyman’s Tavern, 3720 14th St NW, June 19.

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!” - PoPville 3906(ish) 14th Street, NW Thanks to Steve for sending: "Just wanted to let you know the Rue Patio is open! They will be open Thursday through Sunday for now. The atmosphere is a relaxing garden retrea...

“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.
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ICE WATCH 101: DC BYSTANDER GUIDE 1. VERIFY THAT IT IS ICE • It is important that you try & verify that it's ICE. DC is uniquely overpoliced - apart from MPD, we have 30+ federal law enforcement agencies in the District. It can be difficult to tell them apart. • Look at their badges, arm patches, vests/ jackets, and cars. ICE vehicles can be marked as ICE or DHS. 2. DOCUMENT BUT DO NOT ENGAGE • Record the date, time, and location of the incident. Be as specitic as possible! • Take pictures and video. Try to capture pictures of the officers and their vehicles. Do NOT post the photos or video on social media. • Other relevant info to document: How many agents are there? What are they doing? • Do NOT engage. You could end up making things worse for the person being targeted. 3. CALL OUR HOTLINE: 202-335-1183

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.