Department of Aging & Community Living

🎉 Congratulations are in order! Team DACL just wrapped up training a new group of Senior Ambassadors, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and resources to better serve our city’s older adults. Welcome to the team! 💙 #DCSeniors #AgingWell #LivingBoldly

We're 1 month away from the first day of school with @dcpublicschools! 🎒✏️ Now's the time to get ahead—check off your back-to-school to-do list with immunizations, afterschool programs, school supplies, and more. And stay tuned for our 2025 Back to School Guide.

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Critical #MissingPerson 73-year-old Brenda Cooper, who was last seen in the 1100 block of Spring Road Northwest, on Thursday, July 24, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/ text 50411.

Director Hines and our amazing seniors joined Mayor Bowser ahead of the DC Council vote to support bringing the Commanders back to DC! Let’s support @MayorBowser bowser and this renewed investment to officially bring the Commanders home to Ward 7.

Fire Chief John Donnelly and Deputy Chief of Staff Alexis Squire joined @MayorBowser along with scores of city officials and supporters celebrating the progress made in returning the @Commanders back to the District. Go @Commanders! #DCsBravest

LIVE: Mayor Bowser Holds Rally Ahead of First Commanders Vote

We're discussing the latest on the RFK deal in less than one hour. Tune in to my radio tour: 🏈106.7: Sports Junkies on The Fan 🌞 95.5: Good Morning Show on WPGC 📻107.9: El Meneo on El Zol

Team DACL presented our Connector Card Program @theusaging Conference giving DC seniors 60+ access to affordable rides with a Visa-branded card. 💳🚌 Attendees gained tips to bring similar transportation solutions to aging populations in their own cities. #USAging2025

Team DACL had the honor of presenting at the @theusaging Conference on our powerful Senior Ambassador program, highlighting how we train ambassadors in 5 languages to serve DC’s seniors with care. It was an interactive session filled with takeaways to help seniors nationwide.

Team DACL is in Chicago for the 2025 @theUSAging Conference! This week we get the honor of sharing how we serve DC seniors from transportation to our Senior Ambassador program! We are excited to learn and work alongside aging professionals from across the country! #usaging2025

Critical #MissingPerson 80-year-old Frances Woodard, who was last seen in the 3100 block of Lyndale Place Southeast, on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/ text 50411.

*Redistributing* The Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating 77-year-old Eugene Reeder. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/ text 50411

*Redistributing* Critical #MissingPerson 73-year-old Frankie Jones, Sr., who was last seen in the Unit block of Galveston Street, Southwest, on June 24, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/ text 50411.

We’re building real pathways to high-wage, high-demand careers for DC youth. That includes over 6,000 DC young people enrolled in free opportunity programs—including the DCPS Career and Technical Education program—gaining skills, mentorship, and purpose.

Team DACL is heading to the #USAgingConference2025 next week! Director Hines and COS Angela Richardson will present on our DACL Senior Ambassador Program, and the amazing work they bring to all 8 wards to help seniors #LIVEBOLDLY 💙💚

Summer weekends are for fun, entertainment, and community. And that's what Jazzy Sundays in Anacostia are all about. 🎷🎶 Starting today, enjoy a brand new summertime concert series East of the River—a free, family-friendly way to come together all summer long.

⚠️ Heat Alert (7/14) Temps are expected to be over 96 degrees heat index. Stay hydrated, avoid outdoor activity, wear light clothes & check on elderly/kids. Visit Heat.dc.gov to find the nearest cooling center near you. For more updates follow AlertDC. #ReadyDC

Heads up DC! NWS issued a Flood Watch today (7/14) until 2 PM. If you encounter any flooded roads, remember to turn around, don't drown! 🌧️

#FoundPerson 12 and 15 years old. Jane Doe was located in the 1300 block of Park Road N.W. on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Have info? Call (202) 727-9099/ text 50411.