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📣💗 HONK FOR A CURE! 💗📣

Today, the TRCEP Family came together to HONK FOR A CURE! 🎀🚗💕

We stood united in love, hope, and support as we raised awareness for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Thanks to Moni and Ann @itzagirlthang101 and @hisonlynique

Every honk was a message of encouragement, every smile was a symbol of hope, and every moment reminded us of the power of community! 💪🏽💕

Together, we honor the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand strong with those still fighting. 🎀

TRCEP is more than a program — WE ARE A COMMUNITY THAT CARES! ❤️

📣 HONK FOR HOPE! HONK FOR STRENGTH! HONK FOR A CURE!

#TRCEP #HonkForACure #BreastCancerAwareness #PinkOctober #CommunityStrong HopeAndHealing AnacostiaStrong Ward8 TogetherWeCanMakeADifference 🎀💕 taken in Anacostia by @getwokedc

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Community Events Out n About in Ward 8 | #gvrs by @getwokedc

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🚨 COMMUNITY SHOOTING RESPONSE 🚨

OUR COMMUNITY DESERVES PEACE! 🕊️

Following a recent shooting incident on Frederick Douglas Court SE, we are calling on residents, community leaders, families, and concerned neighbors to STAND TOGETHER AGAINST GUN VIOLENCE.

Join Ward 8 Community Connections for Public Safety as we come together to support our neighbors, promote healing, and send a powerful message that violence has no place in our community.

📍 LOCATION: 1900 Block of Frederick Douglas Court SE, Washington, DC

📅 DATE: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

⏰ TIME: 12:00 PM (Noon)

💜 Your Presence Matters. Your Voice Matters. Our Community Matters.

Together, we can restore hope, strengthen our neighborhoods, and work toward a safer Ward 8.

SHOW UP. STAND TOGETHER. STOP THE VIOLENCE.

#Ward8Strong #CommunityShootingResponse #StopTheViolence #PeaceInOurStreets #Ward8CommunityConnections CommunityHealing DCStrong by @getwokedc

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Trunk or Treat Party #fyi 10-34-26 | Oxon Run Park #savethedate #october #trickortreat🎃 #ward8 taken in Ward 8 by @getwokedc

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9 days ago

🕊️ SAVANNAH TERRACE STANDS TOGETHER FOR PEACE 🕊️

Following a recent shooting incident, the Savannah Terrace community came together with one purpose — to promote peace, healing, and unity.

We met with residents, listened as they shared their stories and concerns, and provided support during a difficult time for the community. These conversations matter. Being present matters. Making sure residents know they are heard, valued, and supported matters.

Violence impacts more than one person or one family — it affects an entire community. That is why we remain committed to showing up, listening, connecting residents to support, and working alongside the community to help prevent further violence.

💙 Peace starts with presence. Healing starts with listening. Change happens when communities come together.

Savannah Terrace — standing together, supporting one another, and working toward a safer community.

Thanks to @salimforward8 for showing up and supporting the community and its efforts to rebuild with peace ✌️

#SavannahTerrace #CommunityPeace #ViolencePrevention #CommunityOutreach #CommunityHealing PeaceInTheCommunity StrongerTogether CommunitySupport StopTheViolence DCCommunity SoutheastDC Ward8 BuildingSaferCommunities by @getwokedc

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Join us Today in Ward8 as we stand against Violence 🛑 following a recent shooting incident in the Savannah Terrace Community of SE DC. Join us as we support the victims residents and their families in healing ❤️‍🩹 and support for the rebuilding the community! #stayconnected #stillcure #stoptheviolence by @getwokedc

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🎒✨ CURE THE STREETS HIGHLANDS TEAM BACK-TO-SCHOOL GIVEAWAY! ✨🎒

Join us as we celebrate our youth and help them get ready for a successful school year!

📅 Monday, August 4
🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 4200 4th Street SE, Washington, DC

🎒 FREE Backpack Giveaways
👕 School Uniform Shirts
🎶 Music
🍔 Food
🎉 Family Fun & Community Resources

Bring the whole family and enjoy an evening of fun, encouragement, and support as we invest in the next generation.

Together, we’re building stronger communities—one child at a time. ❤️

#CureTheStreets #HighlandsTeam #BackToSchool #CommunityFirst #YouthEmpowerment WashingtonDC SchoolReady BookbagGiveaway FamilyFun TogetherWeCan by @getwokedc

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3 months ago

Voices of the Streets 🎙️ | Washington Highlands

Change happens when people are willing to show up for their community every day.

In this episode of Voices of the Streets, hear from our Washington Highlands Site Supervisor as they share what it means to lead violence interruption efforts, build trust with residents, and support individuals on their path toward a safer future.

Behind every outreach effort, mediation, and community event is a commitment to creating hope, strengthening relationships, and preventing violence before it happens.

Take a moment to hear their story and learn how Cure the Streets is making an impact in Washington Highlands—one conversation, one connection, and one life at a time.

🎥 Watch the full interview and join us in supporting safer, stronger communities.

#VoicesOfTheStreets #WashingtonHighlands #CureTheStreets #FatherFactorInc #ViolenceInterruption taken in Washington D. C. by @getwokedc

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4 months ago

We Speak 🗣️ Orange 🍊 | #stoptheviolence #se #dc #curecares #curedc by @getwokedc

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We Truly Begin to Heal When we are Heard! #ffinc #fatherfactor #curethestreetsdc #speakorange by @getwokedc

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#stories #fyi by @getwokedc

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4 months ago

@bold_yoga_collective Charnal Chaney offers insights and support for victims of violence during a recent Gun Violence Awareness Event #curedc #ffinc #curecares #voicesofthestreetsdc #message taken in Anacostia by @getwokedc

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