Charquinta McCray
@CharFor5D06
ANC Commissioner 5D06 focused on solutions, transparency, and community engagement. Active in Trash and Beautification, Public Safety, and Zoning Committees.
🚨 Quick schedule update: Our 5D06 community cleanup has been moved to Sunday, July 20th! Looking forward to seeing folks out there. Feel free to reach out with any questions about the change!
Our neighbors experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable to extreme heat.☀️We can all play a role in keeping them safe. 🚐If you see someone in need of transportation to a shelter or day center: 202-399-7093 or 311 🚨In an emergency: 911 🔗heat.dc.gov
Help a neighbor. Save a life. Become a DC Heat Ambassador and support vulnerable residents during extreme heat & outages. ☀️ Training provided 📱 Stay connected during emergencies 🤝 Be a trusted contact 🔗 Learn more & sign up: heatambassadordc.org
Next Saturday, August 2, 2025, Brandywine Valley SPCA is waiving all adoption fees on all pets at all DC locations for Clear the Shelters month! 🐶🐱 Don’t miss your chance to find a forever friend 💙 🔗 buff.ly/c37Jkv0
The 2025 Age-Friendly DC Livability Survey is LIVE! Are you 60+? They want to hear from you! 🗓️ Deadline: July 31 🎁 Complete it for a chance to win $100 in August! ✅ Take the survey now: buff.ly/MJY5F8d
DMV Made 2025: Celebrating A Culture of Wellness Join on the National Mall, Sat. July 26, 12–7PM for a FREE festival of music, art, dance, wellness & more! 🎨 Workshops, poetry, kids’ zone, health pavilion! RSVP: buff.ly/RrfIXA5
Join Hike Club DMV for a guided hike at Arboretum Rec Center on Sat, July 26! 🌿 Learn about native plants, enjoy refreshments, & end with a line dance! 👣 All ages & dogs welcome (with caretakers). 🔗 RSVP: buff.ly/gvUMt7i
Big news: DDOT is launching a 1-year e-bike pilot to support app-based food delivery in DC! This program will test how e-bikes can make delivery cleaner, safer & zero-emission 🌱🍔 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/WkjECwI
🚚🍴 Food Truck Fridays at the U.S. National Arboretum! 🗓️ June 13–August 29 | 5–7:30 PM 📍 2400 R St NE Enjoy delicious eats all summer long! Check the schedule & details here: 🔗 buff.ly/FMFRwP6
🧽 Help keep the neighborhood clean! Join us Sunday, August 3 for a community cleanup at Joe Cole Rec Center (1299 Neal St NE). We’ll be out from 9:30–11 AM. Bring your energy, gloves, and a neighbor!
An extreme heat alert has been issued for today (7/25). Temps are expected to have a high near 99 degrees and a heat index as high as 109. Drink water, find shade, & check on your friends. Learn more about cooling centers and resources 🔗 heat.dc.gov #ReadyDC
Heat exhaustion includes heavy sweating and weakness, while heat stroke is marked by no sweating, confusion, and high body temperature. Recognize symptoms and act fast!
MORCA & PEPCO are hosting The Perfect Brush art showcase — and they’re looking for 3 artists to feature! 🖼️ Submit 3 canvas prints to [email protected] 📅 Deadline: Aug 13, 2025 📣 More: See flyer below 👇
DC Youth Meals Program is back for Summer 2025! Youth 18 & under can get free meals at 100+ sites across all 8 wards—no ID or application needed. Because hunger doesn’t take a summer break. 📍 Find sites, schedules & menus: buff.ly/C6p5gbc
DC SUN Bucks is back for Summer 2025! Eligible families will receive a $120 grocery benefit per student starting mid-June — loaded onto EBT or new SUN Bucks cards. ✅ Check eligibility or apply here: buff.ly/Y0MND8e
Breakfast on the Steps is back at DC Public Library! Join Mount Pleasant Library every Thursday, 10–11 AM for free, healthy breakfasts with fruit & water — all summer long while school’s out! 📍 3160 16th St NW
As temps rise in DC, so do health risks like dehydration, heat stroke & more. DOEE’s Keep Cool DC strategy helps residents stay safe & adapt to extreme heat. 🧊 Learn how to protect yourself & your community: 🔗 buff.ly/2OcfqtA
DC residents: Save up to $5,000 on energy-efficient appliances, HVAC upgrades & more with DCSEU incentives! 💡 Rebates also available for property managers & developers. Build a healthier, more efficient home today. 🔗 Learn more: buff.ly/olYxCPM
Looking to lower your energy bills this summer? From simple DIY fixes to big upgrades like HVAC & solar, there are plenty of ways to save! 🔧💸 Explore tips & resources: buff.ly/x1JxFQe
Join @EmpowerDC and Ivy City neighbors this Saturday for a fun-filled day with food, moon bounces, face painting, games, and community!
See a child or pet alone in a hot car? 🚨 Call 911 immediately. You could save a life. Let’s all stay alert and protect our most vulnerable during extreme heat.