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DC Department of Aging & Community Living (DACL)
Services Include: Information and referral, case management, nutrition sites and delivery, home retrofitting. DACL’s full list of services is available on their website. The Ward 3 Lead Agency for DACL is Iona Senior Services (see below).
Adult Protective Services
Report suspected abuse, neglect, financial exploitation to the APS hotline: 202.541.3950
Iona
Iona exists so you can sleep better at night, knowing that you are not alone in navigating the challenges of caring for or supporting an older adult. We exist to help you find answers to the countless questions you have about your own aging.
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Ward 3 DC Councilmember Matt Frumin
Matt Frumin is a dedicated community activist and longtime Ward 3 resident. Equipped with decades of experience serving neighbors, Matt ran on a platform of supporting our schools and small businesses, improving quality of life for older adults, and increasing housing availability and affordability.
Ward 4 DC Councilmember Janeese Lewis Geoge
Janeese Lewis George is honored to serve as the DC Councilmember for Ward 4. She is a third generation Washingtonian, a Ward 4 native, and a proud DC Public Schools alum.
ANC 3E
Advisory Neighboorhood Commission for AU park, Tenleytown and Friendship Heights
ANC 3F
Advisory Neighboorhood Commission for Van Ness, North Cleveland Park, Wakefield Forest Hills
ANC 3/4G
Advisory Neighboorhood Commission for Chevy Chase
Chevy Chase Mainstreet
The District Bridges Chevy Chase Main Street program serves the businesses, organizations, and individuals who live, work, and play in this unique community. Our Main Street programs provide direct technical assistance to local businesses to help them thrive. We also plan local opportunities and connect stakeholders.
Tenleytown Mainstreet
Tenleytown Main Street (TMS) is a community-based nonprofit organization that works with residents and local businesses to strengthen the economic vitality of Tenleytown. We seek to achieve a business district that is a thriving, walkable, and friendly neighboorhood center that retains its small town feel with up-to-date urban amenities.
Van Ness Mainstreet
Aims to preserve our neighborhood’s natural resources while enthusiastically embracing smart, transit-oriented developement that supports our diverse small businesses.
Chevy Chase Community Listserv
The Chevy Chase Community Listserv is a moderated discussion forum where over 5.300 residents in Chevy Chase, DC, and Maryland share information, seek advice, and address community and area-wide issues. This listserv was founded in April 6, 2001 and is independent of any organization.
Chevy Chase News & Notes
News about local businesses and items of interest to the local Chevy Chase community.
Cleveland Park Listserv
A neighborhood email list for people who live, work, and enjoy the Washington, DC neighborhood of Cleveland Park and other nearby neighborhoods. It’s a way to meet, exchange news, and find out what’s happening in the area. The Cleveland Park Listserv is Washington’s most vibrant electronic community.
Forest Hill Connection Newsletter
Forest Hill Connection is an e-magazine about news and life in our neighborhood, which for the purposes of this publication includes Wakefield, North Cleveland Park, and the more-famous-but-not-officially-named Van Ness. We want to bring activities, interests, and talends within our community to light. We also hope to create a deeper sense of community.
Tenleytown Listserv
Residents of the broader Tenleytown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Positive Aging Sourcebook
Positive Aging Sourcebook was founded in 1990 to provide individuals, families, and professionals with the most comprehensive listing of every retirement community, assisted living, nursing and rehab center, and home care option in the DC, Northern Virginia, and Suburban Maryland. It has since expanded to two more regional editions covering the State of Maryland, and the Delaware Valley Region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware) -
Bodywise Health and Fitness Program at UDC
Bodywise is a free program specifically designed and operated to promote health, wellness, and fitness for persons 60 years of age or older in the District of Columbia. Some of the benefits which may be achieved include: an increase in participant’s cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength, flexibility, and overall life satisfaction, as well as health and preventive knowledge.
The Bodywise Program consists of water aerobics (swimming is not required), yoga, low-impact aerobics, and chair exercise classes. Classes are conducted by appropriately trained and certified instructors. Participants are encouraged to exercise at their personal level of fitness. The program also provides great opportunities for socializing.
DC Department of Parks & Recreation
Arts and wellness programming including senior-only fitness and arts classes. Sign up on the website!
Around Town DC
An event directory for people age 60 and up to learn about programs and activities, and get involved in Wards 2 & 3. -
Fire Safety Assessment
The DC Office of the Fire Marshal will come to your home to assess for fire safety, and can install free smoke alarms. you only need to email FEMS at fireprevention@dc.gov or call Sgt Richard Waldbauer at 202.727.0853 to take advantage of this free life-saving service.
Emergency Advice
From Samantha Nolan – Metropolitan Police Department Citywide Neighborhood Watch and Crime Prevention Trainer.
DC Heat Emergency Information
What to do during a heat advisory including a map of cooling centers in DC. There is also the DACL Senior StayCool Prograam that will repair ro replace window air conditioning unit(s) and inoperable heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) centralized units for income-eligible seniors.
DC Snow Removal
Information & tips on winter weather, including: safety, winter shelters, how to sign up to get help with shoveling and the senior snow removal exemption.
Knox Boxes
Knox Rapid Access System removes barriers to entry when first responders respond to an emergency call.
Ready DC
Emergency planning for seniors.
