Winter Resources Bringing Warmth, Shelter, and Support to Wards 7 & 8
HEAT & HEART
By Avery Monroe, The Capital News
As temperatures fall across the District, organizations throughout Wards 7 and 8 are stepping forward with greater urgency to ensure residents stay warm, supported, and connected this winter. This year’s Heat & Heart feature highlights the places offering not only shelter and relief from the cold, but also the generosity, care, and community spirit that define the East End.
Warmth and Safe Spaces in Ward 8
One of the primary winter resources serving the community is the 801 East Men’s Shelter, located on the St. Elizabeths East campus in Ward 8. Operated by Catholic Charities DC, the shelter provides nightly beds, continued on P8
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Capital Season of Giving: Embracing Generosity in the Heart of Our Community
By Donald L. Isaac
As the holiday season settles over the capital region, the spirit of giving rises to meet the needs of our neighbors. This time of reflection and gratitude reminds us that generosity is more than a tradition. It is a force that strengthens families, uplifts entire communities, and reflects our shared responsibility to one another. For decades, local organizations like Martha’s Table, Bread for the City, and Catholic Charities have modeled this commitment, offering consistent support to those facing hardship and demonstrating what it means to care for our community with both intention and compassion.
LOCAL HEROES OF COMPASSION
Martha’s Table continues to serve as a beacon of hope for families across Washington, D.C. Their work supports children, parents, and
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Wake the 8, Wake the Neighborhood: Fitness, Faith, and a Pathway Forward in Ward 8
A Season of Giving Rooted in Service
This December, The Capital News continues its Season of Giving series by uplifting local leaders who are transforming Wards 7 and 8 through heart, purpose, and action. One of those leaders is Edward Hardy, Founder and CEO of Wake the 8 DC, a nonprofit committed to community health, fitness access, and mental wellness.
Hardy is a native Washingtonian who grew up in the very neighborhoods he now serves. For him, this work is not a project. It is a calling. “God called me to be a servant,” he said. “It means everything to be able to give back where I come from.”
Wake the 8 DC is building a movement rooted in empowerment, wellness, and opportunity. At a time when many residents are seeking stability and support, this program offers both.
A Community Impact Grant That Opens Doors
This year, Wake the 8 DC was awarded funding from the Martha’s Table Washington Area Community Impact Fund. This grant supports grassroots organizations in Ward 8 that are working to improve health, wellness, and economic mobility for residents.
For Hardy, the impact of this grant is immediate and transformative. The funding will provide scholarships for personal training and nutrition certification coursework. These certifications create opportunities for residents to enter the wellness industry with legitimate credentials and pathways to employment.
“This is a chance for people in the community to gain new careers and build long-term stability,” Hardy explained. “It is a nontraditional way to earn real income.”
“When agencies are trained well, the community is served well.”Edward Hardy
support. Their programming emphasizes full -
that the agencies and organizations serving Wards 7 and 8 receive proper training. Hardy wants frontline providers to understand best practices so that community services are implemented correctly and respectfully.
“When agencies are trained well, the community is served well,” he said. His commitment is not only to individual residents, but also to strengthening the full ecosystem of care in Ward 8.
Advocacy, Access, and Accountability
Beyond fitness and certification programs, Wake the 8 DC stands firmly in the realm of advocacy. Hardy encourages residents to attend ANC meetings and community townhalls so they can hold stakeholders accountable. He believes that community health includes having a voice at the table.
Wake the 8 DC’s work is grounded in the belief that every resident deserves access to wellness resources, physical activity, and mental
Wellness as a Tool for Liberation
In neighborhoods often overlooked by major wellness institutions, Wake the 8 DC is creating a culture of care that comes from within. The organization shows that health is not a luxury. It is a right. It is also a form of liberation.
From group fitness to mental wellness support to certification pathways that change career
seniors through access to nutritious meals, essential resources, and economic mobility programming. Throughout the winter season, Martha’s Table remains focused on ensur ing that families have what they need to stay nourished and supported. Their holistic ap proach to community care reflects their belief that dignity and opportunity should be acces sible to everyone.
Bread for the City stands as another pillar of service, extending help to low-income resi dents through food access, medical care, legal support, clothing, and social services. Their mission acknowledges both immediate needs and long-term empowerment. This season, their staff and volunteers continue to provide warm meals, household goods, and critical as sistance that help stabilize families navigating difficult circumstances.
Catholic Charities also plays a vital role, pro viding food assistance, housing support, men tal health services, and specialized outreach for vulnerable populations. Their commitment to serving the marginalized echoes the biblical call to love one’s neighbor. During the holidays, Catholic Charities deepens its efforts to reach families who may otherwise go without, reinforcing the message that compassion is one of the greatest gifts we can offer.
stores dignity, and reinforces the belief that we are responsible for one another.
A BIBLICAL FOUNDATION FOR GIVING
The heart of this season is grounded in generosity. Acts 20:35 reminds us that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” This message resonates deeply as we reflect on what it means to live with purpose and compassion.
LOCAL CHURCHES: A UNIFIED EFFORT
Faith communities across the region continue to link arms to create meaningful change.
Center Point Church’s annual Denny’s Takeover on Thanksgiving Day is one example of what is possible when congregations unite around service. Their partnerships with Southern Friendship, Open Door, and other churches allow them to feed over 100,000 people annually and extend aid as far as Haiti. In Congress Heights, the Goon Squad Motorcycle Club and Southeast Tabernacle Baptist Church have spent over a decade blessing more than 100 families with meals, toys, and winter essentials. Their winter coat drive distributes more than 500 coats across the District each year. Their work represents more than charitable acts. It builds community, re-
The Greek term “Makarios” is often interpreted as blessed or happy, suggesting that giving is not only an act of service but also a source of joy. When we give with intention, we create a sense of connectedness that enriches both the giver and the recipient.
In 2 Corinthians 9:7, the Apostle Paul writes that “God loves a cheerful giver.” This verse highlights that our attitude matters. It is not only the gift that counts, but the heart behind it. A spirit of joy transforms generosity into a living reflection of love, faith, and humanity.
A CALL TO ACTION
As we embrace this season of giving, let us remember that our individual efforts can ripple outward and transform our community. Whether supporting local nonprofits, volun-
teering time, donating winter essentials, or simply showing kindness to our neighbors, each act contributes to a stronger, more connected capital region.
Let this month remind us that generosity is a gift we can share year-round. When we lift one another up, we not only meet urgent needs but also cultivate hope, connection, and shared purpose. This season, may we continue to give with full hearts and create a legacy of compassion that lasts far beyond the holidays.
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Cedar Tree Academy is buzzing with excite ment this season as students, families, and staff come together to celebrate learning, connection, and community. From joyful fall festivities to meaningful family-engagement events, our school continues to grow stronger as we build bridges between the classroom and home.
This fall, Cedar Tree hosted its annual Harvest Fest, a fun-filled event that brought together students, parents, and teachers for an evening of games, laughter, and community spirit. Families enjoyed seasonal treats, creative activities, and the chance to connect with one another outside the classroom. Harvest Fest is always a highlight of the year, and this year’s celebration was no exception. It truly showcased the warmth and togetherness that make Cedar Tree Academy so special.
In addition to festive celebrations, Cedar Tree remains dedicated to strengthening family relationships and community bonds. Recently,
The event focused on the importance of fatherhood and offered a welcoming space for dads to share experiences and explore ways to support their children’s academic and emotional growth. The turnout was fantastic, and the positive energy from our dads reminded everyone just how powerful family involvement can be in shaping student success.
Looking ahead, Cedar Tree Academy is preparing for an engaging ELA Night later this month. This special evening will invite families into the world of literacy, offering practical tips and fun activities to help parents support reading and writing at home. By connecting families to what students are learning in class, ELA Night strengthens literacy skills while reinforcing the message that learning is a shared journey between school and home.
As we enter the holiday season, Cedar Tree Academy is also partnering with private organizations to provide additional support for
families in need. These partnerships will help ensure that every family has access to essential resources and can experience the joy and comfort of the holidays.
At Cedar Tree Academy, every event and initiative reflects our core belief that strong schools are built through strong communities. Whether through celebration, learning, or support, we are proud to continue growing together—one family, one student, and one joyful moment at a time.
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Wake the 8 continued from P3 trajectories, Wake the 8 DC offers residents something powerful: a chance to reclaim control over their health and their future.
How to Get Involved
Residents and supporters can connect with Wake the 8 DC by calling 202-643-1379, emailing ehardy@wakethe8dc.org, or following them on Instagram and Facebook at WakeThe8DC.
As this Season of Giving continues, Wake the 8 DC reminds us that service is not seasonal. It is daily. It is rooted in purpose. And in Ward 8, it is alive and growing.
hot meals, showers, and case management for men ages 18 and up. During hypothermia season, the facility also operates as an emergency warming center, expanding capacity and extending hours to ensure that men experiencing homelessness are protected during dangerous temperatures. Renovated spaces, decorated lobbies, and volunteer-supported comfort stations further reflect the “warmth” mission of this season.
Community Drives Bringing Heat & Heart
Winter relief in Wards 7 and 8 goes beyond shelter — community members, nonprofits, and local volunteers are mobilizing to provide coats, toys, and essential supplies to families across the East End.
Martha’s Table Winter Coat Distribution–Anacostia
At Martha’s Table’s Martha’s Outfitters location on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, residents can receive free winter coats throughout the season. New and gently used coats for adults and children are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis, with hundreds given out weekly. This program directly supports families in Wards 7 and 8 who may be facing rising living costs and colder temperatures. The model has shifted from a single annual giveaway to an extended-coat-distribution season to better meet ongoing community need.
A Wider Circle “Good Karma” Holiday Program – Ward 8
The Ward 8 Hub at Atlantic Street SE is once again hosting A Wider Circle’s annual Good Karma Holiday Program, supporting children, teens, and families with toys, gift cards, clothing, household essentials, and food bundles. Community members can donate new toys, winter accessories, grocery gift cards, and other gifts through mid-December. Volunteers also participate in festive “Winter Wonderland” sorting and wrapping events, filling the Hub with decorated halls, care kits, and holiday joy.
These programs embody the “heart” of the season — practical support paired with community connection.
Where Residents Can Find Help
801 East Men’s Shelter (Catholic Charities DC)
2722 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC
• Nightly beds, meals, showers, case management
• Hypothermia emergency shelter during cold-weather alerts
Martha’s Table – Martha’s Outfitters
2204 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE
• Free winter coat distribution for adults and children
A Wider Circle – Ward 8 Hub
400-A Atlantic Street SE (entrance on Condon Terrace)
• Toy and gift assistance, coat donations, family resources
• Volunteer wrapping events a, holiday support programs
A Season Rooted in Care
This year’s Heat & Heart initiatives show that winter resilience in Wards 7 and 8 is built on the strength of community: shelters offering safety, organizations offering support, and neighbors showing up for one another. Even in the coldest months, warmth extends far beyond the temperature — it lives in the hands and hearts of those who give, share, and uplift.
Sources
1. Catholic Charities DC. “801 East Men’s Shelter Program Overview”
2. Catholic Charities DC. “Housing and Shelter Programs.”
3. Martha’s Table. “Updates to Our Winter Coat Giveaway – Keeping Our Community Warm.”
4. A Wider Circle. “Support in Ward 8” and “Good Karma Holiday Program.”
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By Lena Rose December Feature
A Taste of Generosity: Food as Love and Activism in DC
– The Capital News
In Wards 7 and 8, food has always been more than nourishment. It is memory, healing, and a quiet declaration that no neighbor should suffer alone. As winter settles over the District, nonprofit kitchens and local food justice organizations across the East End are transforming that belief into daily action. Their work is not seasonal charity. It is sustained love, activism, and community repair.
This December, several nonprofits are continuing their vital programs, placing warm meals, fresh groceries, culinary job training, and community dignity at the center of their mission. These kitchens and pantries are proof that generosity is a practice that grows stronger when shared.
DC Central Kitchen: Feeding the City with Purpose
DC Central Kitchen remains one of the region’s most impactful forces in food justice. The organization prepares up to 5,000 healthy, scratch cooked meals every day for shelters, youth programs, senior sites, and community partners. Its community meals program is fully active heading into winter, ensuring that thousands of residents can rely on a warm plate even as temperatures drop.
The Kitchen has also expanded its home delivered meals initiative, providing nutritious food to seniors and veterans experiencing food insecurity. In partnership with city agencies and community delivery volunteers, the program has already reached more than one thousand residents and continues to operate through the winter season.
Across Wards 7 and 8, DC Central Kitchen is also serving scratch cooked meals at several DC Public Schools, helping ensure that children have consistent access to nutritious food during the school day. It is food as activism, nourishing families, creating jobs, supporting local farms, and strengthening entire communities.
Dreaming Out Loud: Building a Fairer Food System
Dreaming Out Loud continues to work at the intersection of urban agriculture, entrepreneurship, food access, and community empowerment. Their mission centers on rebuilding community based food systems so healthy food is grown, prepared, and shared within the neighborhoods that need it most.
Their Food Hub remains active and sources produce from Black and Latino led farms before distributing it through community partners and neighborhood markets. Dreaming Out Loud also supports small food entrepreneurs through its culinary production programs. This ensures residents in Wards 7 and 8 have access to nutritious, culturally familiar foods throughout the holiday season.
Dreaming Out Loud’s work is intentional activism. Every meal, every farm partnership, and every market reinforces the belief that food equity is possible and that communities thrive when resources stay rooted locally.
Bread for the City Southeast Center
In Ward 8, Bread for the City’s Southeast Center at 1700 Marion Barry Avenue SE remains a steady source of comfort for families seeking
groceries and produce. The center continues to operate its full food pantry, providing essential items to residents throughout the winter season.
Bread for the City is known for its welcoming atmosphere where residents are met with dignity and respect. The organization’s commitment to accessible, community centered service makes it a vital resource for families facing rising costs and holiday pressures
Capital Area Food Bank: Expanding Access Across the City
The Capital Area Food Bank remains the region’s largest hunger relief organization. Its direct distribution programs continue throughout the year and include partner sites in Wards 7 and 8. Families rely on these hubs for fresh produce, shelf stable groceries, and nutritional support during the colder months.
While distribution dates vary by location, the organization’s ongoing operations ensure that holiday tables across the East End have something on them, even when budgets are tight.
Ways Residents Can Engage This Season
✓ Volunteer a shift at DC Central Kitchen or Dreaming Out Loud
✓ Donate groceries to Bread for the City’s Southeast pantry
✓ Support local farm partnerships through Dreaming Out Loud
✓ Attend a community food distribution supported by the Capital Area Food Bank
✓ Host a neighborhood food swap or potluck and donate extra dishes
Generosity grows when a community shares what it has, even if what it has is a single warm dish and open hands.
A Season Served with Heart
This December, the nonprofits across Wards 7 and 8 remind us that food is a powerful tool for justice. It can comfort, restore, and unite. It can challenge inequity and build opportunity. And it can turn a cold season into a reminder that here in the East End, we take care of one another, one meal at a time.
By Lena Rose
A Week of Healing: How One Instructor Is Creating Safe Spaces for Our Community
In the heart of Anacostia, healing has become a movement, one rooted in compassion, community care, and the unwavering belief that our young people deserve peace. At the center of that work is Charnal Cheney, founder of Bold Yoga LLC and a trauma-informed yoga instructor, whose journey began five years ago during one of the most challenging seasons of recent memory.
It was the Fourth of July, deep in the pandemic, when her mother urged her to attend a neighborhood candlelight vigil. Charnal normally avoided vigils because of how triggering they could be, but something told her to go. What she witnessed that night changed her life.
She remembers the heartbreak clearly: mothers grieving, young people trembling through panic and breakdowns, the weight of loss hovering in the air. “I wasn’t used to seeing kids lose their lives at such a young age,” she shared. “I knew I needed to create safe spaces for our youth—places where they could talk, process, normalize their feelings, and start shifting the idea that constant violence is something we’re supposed to accept.”
From that revelation came action. As a certified trauma-informed yoga instructor, Charnal began partnering with local organizations throughout Anacostia, and soon Self-Care Sundays was born, a weekly oasis offering grounding practices for young people navigating trauma, grief, and the pressures of daily life.
A Sister’s Passing, a Season of Grief, and the Birth of a New Vision
As she continued this work, Charnal suffered the devastating loss of her sister. Grieving during the holidays only intensified her understanding of how deeply people needed community support. Instead of retreating, she transformed her pain into purpose.
She created a “Day of Healing,” a single event meant to bring people together in love and restoration. But when she released the flyer, something unexpected happened: nearly 20 organizations reached out wanting to partner. The outpouring of support showed her that the community was yearning for something bigger.
What began as one day became a full-fledged movement. A Week of Healing was born.
Themes That Honor Real Struggles
Each year, the Week of Healing amplifies different themes rooted in the lived experiences of D.C. residents. This year, December 7–13 focuses on:
• Healing from the federal occupation
• Healing from gun violence
• Healing from incarceration
• Healing from the pain you didn’t choose
• Healing from domestic violence
• Healing from homelessness
• Healing from illiteracy
The programming integrates movement therapy, art therapy, healing circles, music therapy, and other modalities that allow participants to tap into whatever medicine their spirit needs. There is no one way to heal, Charnal simply provides the space, the tools, and the community.
Healing for All Ages, With Youth at the Center
While the programming is open to people of all ages, much of it is designed specifically with young people in mind. Growing up in an era of constant crisis leaves scars that often go unseen, and Charnal is committed to offering
(Photo: Charnal Cheney, Founder of Bold Yoga LLC)
them an outlet beyond survival mode.
Still, healing isn’t just for the youth. She also facilitates a mother support group, where women gather to discuss issues like the upcoming elections, the threat of losing SNAP benefits, and the daily inequities they face in raising children under pressure. It’s a place where they can be honest, supported, and informed. It is a space Charnal holds with great intentionality.
Although she has personally experienced gun violence, she remains mindful that she has not lost a child to it. “I hold space,” she says softly, “but I hold it with humility.”
A Community Effort With a Growing Impact What began as one woman responding to her own grief has transformed into a growing ecosystem of healing, partnership, and empowerment. From yoga mats to art tables, from circles of conversation to moments of quiet breath, Charnal continues to create environments where people can soften, where they can remember their worth, their possibility, and their right to a life without constant pain. Healing is not a luxury in our community, it is a necessity. And thanks to leaders like Charnal Cheney of Bold Yoga LLC, it is becoming something we can reach for together.
For those interested in supporting the mission or participating in the Week of Healing, you can connect through her website and Instagram.
Statement from Community College Preparatory Academy: Reflecting on Growth, Gratitude, and the Lessons That Shape Us
By Shanai Jones Washington, DC
— October 24, 2025
At Community College Preparatory Academy (CC Prep), we take immense pride in celebrating the achievements and voices of our students; for they are the heart of everything we do. Recently, in our coverage of the September Ribbon Cutting for CC Prep’s new permanent campus, an article highlighting one of our students, Mr. Jairus Howell, included information written in advance of the event. Because of changes that occurred in the day-of program, those details did not fully reflect how the ceremony unfolded in real time.
While the intent of the article was to uplift and recognize the remarkable journeys of one of our learners, we acknowledge that this created confusion and may have unintentionally misrepresented Mr. Howell’s experience. We sincerely apologize for that oversight. Our goal was never to distort the truth, but to celebrate the passion, resilience, and dedication of the students who make CC Prep what it is, a place of possibility, growth, and second chances.
Our mission has always been clear: to provide an innovative and rigorous educational environment for under-credited adults who have aged out of the traditional K–12 system — one that meets learners where they are, supports their unique needs, and prepares them for 21st-century employment, higher educa-
tion, and lifelong learning. Every story we tell, every photograph we publish, and every event we host is meant to honor that mission.
This experience has reminded us that even with the best of intentions, there’s always room to refine how we listen, document, and share our community’s successes. Growth, after all, is a part of the learning process. Not just for our students, but for us as an institution. We remain committed to telling stories with care, accuracy, heart, and to continuously strengthen the trust between our Academy, our students, and the greater D.C. community.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all who have supported CC Prep throughout this exciting season of expansion and renewal. The opening of our new home represents not just a milestone, but a promise to continue empowering adult learners with dignity, purpose, and opportunity.
Together, we move forward: learning, evolving, and growing stronger with every chapter. Warm regards,
Community College Preparatory Academy Washington, D.C.
Religious Corner
Allen Chapel A.M.E.Church
Rev. Dr. Michael E. Bell, Sr., Pastor 2498 Alabama Ave. SE WDC 20020 (202) 889-3296
“The Cathedral of Southeast DC” Sunday Worship 8:00am &11:00am Sunday School 9:15am www.acamec.org
“Teaching God’s Word and Serving God’s Word” Brighter Day Ministries
Rev. Tommy Murray, Pastor Multi-Location Church
Visit our website: @ www.brighterdaydc.com Congress Heights Campus
421 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032 11:00am Sunday Worship Sunday School 9:30am Office: 202/889-3660
Email: churchoffice@brighterdydc.org
Campbell A.M.E. Church
2568 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. SE, WDC 20032 (202) 678-2263
Sunday Worship 8:00am & 11:00am Sunday School 9:30am
Prayer Service Wednesdays 6:30pm
Bible Study Wednesday 12noon Bible Study Thursday 7:00pm
Christ Ministries
30 Atlantic Street, SE WDC 20032 Services: 11 am and 3pm
Covenant Baptist United Church of Christ
Dr. Dennis and Christine Wiley, Co-Pastors 3845 South Capitol St. SW WDC 20032 (202) 562-5576
“Ministries for the Mind, Body and Spirit” Sunday Worship 10:00am Wednesday Bible Study 12noon & 6:30pm www.covenantbaptistucc.org
East Washington Heights Baptist Church
Rev. Kip Bernard Banks, Sr., Pastor 2220 Branch Ave. SE WDC 20020 (202) 582-4811– Office
Sunday Worship 11:10am Sunday School 9:30am
Devotional Service 10:45 am
Bible Study Wednesday 6:30pm Children’s Church 2nd & 4th Sunday 11:00am www.ewhbc.org ewhbc@aol.com
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Christopher L. Nichols, Pastor 2409 Ainger Pl., SE WDC 20020 (202) 678-0884-Office • (202) 678-0885– Fax
“Moving Faith Forward”
Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:45am
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Family Bible Study Tuesdays 7:00pm
Prayer Service Tuesday 6:00pm www.emmanuelbaptistchuurchdc.org
Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church
Archbishop Alfred D. Owens, Pastor
Evangelist Susie Owens, Co-Pastor 610 Rhode Island Ave. NE WDC 20002 (202) 529-4547
“It doesn’t matter how you feel, God is still worthy to be praised”
Sunday Worship 8:00am & 10:45am
Super Sunday Service 3rd Sundays of month 6:00pm
Wednesday Night Prayer 6:30pm
Wednesday Bible Study 7:30pm www.gmchc.org/
Israel Baptist
Rev. Dr. Morris L. Shearin, Pastor 1251 Saratoga Ave. NE WDC 20018 (202) 269-0288
“We Enter to Worship, We Depart to Serve”
Sunday Worship 10:45am • Sunday School 9:15am
Senior Bible Class Tuesday 10:30am
Wednesday Prayer Noon & 6:30pm
Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm
Holy Communion First Sunday 10:45am http://www.israelbaptistchurch.org/
Johnson Memorial Baptist Church
Rev. Henry A. Gaston, Pastor 800 Ridge Rd. SE WDC 20019 (202) 581-1873
Sunday Worship 7:45a. & 11:15am Church School 9:30am
Bible Study Wednesday 8:00pm
Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:00pm
Kingdom Care Senior Village Place of Worship: Greater Fellowship/Gospel Baptist Church 814 Alabama Ave SE Washington, DC 20032 Phone: 202-561-5594
Macedonia Baptist Church
Rev. Garfield Burton, Pastor 2625 Stanton Rd. SE WDC 20032 • (202) 678-8486
“A Church With a Living Hope in the Midst of Dying World” Sunday Worship 10:00am Sunday School 9:00am
Prayer & Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm & 7:30pm Saturday Sacrificial Prayer 7:00am www.macedoniadc.org/
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church
Dr. C. Matthew Hudson Jr., Pastor
2616 MLK Ave. SE WDC 20020 (202) 889-3709 Office (202) 678-3304 Fax
“Empowered to love and Challenged to Lead a Multitude of Souls to Christ”
Sunday Worship 7:30am & 10:45am
Church School 9:30am
Prayer, Praise & Bible Study Wednesday 7:00pm
Bible Study Saturday 11:00am
Holy Communion 1st Sunday 10:45am
New Life Ministries DC
Reverend Ernest D. Lyles, Sr.
2405 MLK Jr. Ave SE WDC 20020 Sunday Worship 10:00am https://newlifeministriesdc.org/ “A small church with a mega heart” Phone: 202-304-2005
Email: joinus@nlmdc.org
Pennsylvania Ave. Baptist
Rev. Dr. Kendrick E. Curry 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE WDC 20020 (202) 581-1500
“Committed to the Cause of Christ” Sunday Worship 10:45am • Sunday School 9:30am
Adult Bible Study Mondays 7:00pm Young Adult Bible Study Tuesdays 7:00pm Bible Study Wednesday 6:30pm http://www.pabc-dc.org/
St. John C.M.E. Church
Reverend John A. Dillard III 2801 Stanton Rd. SE, Washington DC 20020 (202) 678-7788
Sunday Worship 11:00am Sunday School 9:00am http://www.stjohncmecdc.org/
St. Matthews Baptist Church
Rev. Dr. Maxwell M. Washington, Pastor 1105 New Jersey Ave. SE WDC 20003 (202) 488-7298
“Striving to be more like Jesus with an emphasis on ‘Prayer’” Sunday Worship 9:05am • Sunday School 8:00am Bible Study Tuesday 7:30pm
Prayer Meeting Tuesday 7:00pm Hold Communion 3rd Sunday Morning www.stmatthewsbaptist.com stmatthewbaptist@msn.com
Union Temple
Pastor Anika Wilson Brown 1225 W St SE, WDC, 20020 • (202) 678-8822
“It’s a family affair”
Sunday Worship: 8:00am & 11:00am
Thursday Night Worship: 7:30pm www.uniontemple.com
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Anacostia Library 1800 Good Hope Road SE
Allen Chapel AME Church 2498 Alabama Ave, SE
Andrews Federal Credit Union 1556 Alabama Ave, SE
The Arc/ Parkland Community Center 1901 Mississippi Ave, SE Bar Sycamore & Oak, SE
The Big Chair Coffee Shop 2102 MLK Jr. Ave, SE
Brighter Day Ministries DC 421 Alabama Ave, SE
Busboys & Poets
2004 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave, SE
Campbell A.M.E. Church 2568 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE
Cedar Hill Medical Center 2228 MLK Jr. Ave, SE
Cedar Tree Academy 701 Howard Road, SE
Chase Bank
2200 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE 2728 Marion Barry Ave, SE
Christ Ministries 30 Atlantic Street, SE
Clara Apartments 2323 MLK Ave
Community College Preparatory Academy 18th & U st, SE
Congress Heights Arts and Culture Center 3215 MLK JR. AVE, SE
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2724 Good Hope Road, SE
DCity Smokehouse 1301 Marion Barry Ave SE
DHS Congress Heights Service Center Dept. of Human Services Child Care 4001 South Capitol St, SW
East Washington Heights Baptist Church 2220 Branch Ave. SE
Emmanuel Baptist Church 2409 Ainger Pl., SE
Excel Care Pharmacy 3923- A South Capitol St, SW
Fort Carroll Market 3705 MLK Jr. Ave, SE
Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 610 Rhode Island Ave. NE
Go-Go Museum 1920 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE
Giant 1535 Alabama Ave, SE
Industrial Bank 1800 Good Hope Road, SE 1800 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE
Israel Baptist 1251 Saratoga Ave. NE
Johnson Memorial Baptist Church 800 Ridge Rd. SE
Kingdom Care Senior Village 814 Alabama Ave, SE
Macedonia Baptist Church 2625 Stanton Rd. SE
Marion Barry Market 2317 Pennsylvania Avenue SE
Matthews Memorial Baptist Church 2616 MLK Ave. SE
Park Southern Ave Apartments 800 Southern Ave, SE
Parklands- Turner Neighborhood Library 1547 Alabama Ave, SE
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptis Church 3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
P.R Harris School 4600 Livingston Road, SE
R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center 2730 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE
The Roundtree Residences 2515 Alabama Ave, SE
Safeway 2845 Alabama Avenue, SE
Soufside Creative Sycamore & Oak, 1110 Oak Dr., SE
Southeast Tennis Learning Center 701 Mississippi Ave, SE
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital 1100 Alabama Ave, SE
St. John C.M.E. Church 2801 Stanton Road, SE
St. Matthews Baptist Church 1105 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Starbucks 2228 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE 2800 Alabama Ave, SE
Union Temple 1225 W St, SE
UPO/ Petey Greene Community Center 2907 MLK, Jr. Ave, SE
LIBRA
(September 23 to October 22)
Libra - ‘I balance’
Affirmation: I communicate with honesty and openly receive truth from others. The inner world may be harmonized, embracing balance and a big vision while setting clear boundaries with loved ones.
SCORPIO
(October 23 to November 21)
‘Scorpio - ‘I create’ Affirmation: I am laying the groundwork for a successful new year with discipline and strategy.
One may dive into the depths of your soul, transforming shadows into light and attracting financial success.
SAGITTARIUS
(November 22 to December 21)
Sagittarius - ‘I see’
Affirmation: I am confident and ready to create the life envisioned in 2026. Horizons may be expanded. One may embrace infinite possibilities and trust inner guidance to navigate an exciting journey of self-discovery.
CAPRICORN
(December 22 to January 19)
Capricorn - ‘I use’
Affirmation: I release all negativity from the past and make room for new opportunities. One may build a future with discipline and trust in the timing of success, taking time for self-care.
December Horoscopes
AQUARIUS
(January 20 to February 18)
Aquarius - ‘I know’
Affirmation: I am planting seeds of success and welcoming abundance in all forms. Individuality may be honored and used to create positive change in the world, enjoying a vibrant social life and quiet reflection.
PISCES
(February 19 to March 20)
Pisces - ‘I believe’
Affirmation: Intuition as a guide, I am leading toward new and exciting adventures. One may trust intuition and flow with the rhythm of life, allowing creativity to lead to new career opportunities.
ARIES
(March 21 to April 19)
Aries - ‘I am’
Affirmation: I am optimistic and ready to pursue passions with vision and hope. Embrace new beginnings and use inner strength to achieve career recognition and attract abundance.
TAURUS
(April 20 to May 20)
Taurus - ‘I have’
Affirmation: I trust my inner guidance to lead toward what adds meaning to life. Trust in the universe’s abundance may be present. Prosperity, stability, and joy may be welcomed into life and finances.
GEMINI
(May 21 to June 20)
Gemini - ‘I think’
Affirmation: I embrace new beginnings with a clear mind.
Divine wisdom may be embraced. Honest, deep conversations may lead to strong, profitable new partnerships.
CANCER
(June 21 to July 22)
Cancer - ‘I feel’
Affirmation: I am thankful for every lesson learned.
The heart and soul may be nurtured. Hard work at the office may be recognized with a bonus or promotion.
LEO
(July 23 to August 22)
Leo - ‘I will’
Affirmation: I allow myself to radiate positive energy.
Confidence and creativity may be radiated. Love and positive social experiences may be attracted.
VIRGO
(August 23 to September 22)
Virgo - ‘I analyse’
Affirmation: I embrace the traditions and honoring the need for peace and joy. Trust may be present in abilities. Dedication may be given to creating a beautiful home life and finding a healthy balance between productivity and rest.
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