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Community Connections 4 Public Safety-Today our Da8 Team provided a Resource on the Block event on “MLK” | we met with resident’s engaged the community and provided resources and support | Outreach #ffinc #stillcure #onse #ward8 #fatherfactor

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Building Community-One Block at a Time w @donyeebradley @curethestreetsdc @getwokedc

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🛑 DON’T SHOOT! I WANT TO GROW UP! ❤️🕊️

Every child deserves the chance to grow up, chase their dreams, play outside, and walk through their neighborhood without fear of gun violence.

This young man’s message is more than words on a T-shirt. It’s a call for our entire community to take action!

💙 WARD 8, OUR CHILDREN ARE COUNTING ON US!

We cannot continue to lose our young people to senseless violence. Creating safer streets takes more than conversations — it takes parents, fathers, mothers, neighbors, community leaders, businesses, and organizations standing together.

🚨 HERE’S HOW YOU CAN TAKE ACTION TODAY:

✅ SHOW UP: Attend community meetings, safety walks, and neighborhood events.

✅ STEP UP: Mentor a young person, support a struggling family, or volunteer with a local organization.

✅ SPEAK UP: Help prevent violence by reporting dangerous situations safely and connecting those at risk with trusted community resources.

✅ REACH OUT: Check on our youth. Listen to them, encourage them, and remind them that their lives have value.

✅ GET INVOLVED: Partner with the Ward 8 Community Connections for Public Safety Program to help create real solutions in our neighborhoods.

✊🏾 WE ARE CALLING ON 8 WARD 8 RESIDENTS TO STEP UP THIS WEEK! Commit to ONE positive action that helps keep our children safe.

Whether it’s mentoring, volunteering, attending a community event, or checking on a young person — YOUR ACTION MATTERS!

📢 COMMENT “I’M IN” BELOW IF YOU’RE READY TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION!

❤️ Our children deserve futures, not funerals.

🕊️ PUT THE GUNS DOWN. LET OUR CHILDREN GROW UP.

ONE WARD. ONE COMMUNITY. ONE MISSION. SAFER STREETS FOR OUR CHILDREN.

#DontShootIWantToGrowUp #Ward8 #Ward8Strong #CommunityOverViolence #StopTheViolence ProtectOurYouth CommunitySafety Ward8CommunityConnections FatherFactor PeaceInTheStreets DCStrong

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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 🎀💕

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Stand with us as we “bless the block” with resources and support following a recent shooting incident on 4th and M Streets SE. @curethestreetsdc @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

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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

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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

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🎙️ COMMUNITY VOICES

Gun Violence Awareness Month is about more than statistics—it’s about people, families, and the communities impacted every day.

In today’s Community Voices episode, we hear directly from a community member sharing their perspective, experiences, and hopes for a safer future.

Real change starts by listening to those closest to the issue.

Watch, listen, and join the conversation.

#CommunityVoices #CureTheStreetsDC #FatherFactorInc #GunViolenceAwarenessMonth #violenceprevention

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6/9/26 Rosedale community center. This session was social emotional learning. We was able to introduce @unitynow_dmv to our youth at the center and allowed the kids an opportunity to express themselves and feel involved and considered! All of this engagement is only possible through @dcdpr so thank you guys a million for the continued belief in this program🙏🏾 Today we was able to bring out DC’s own @only1oochie to the session gave the youth a chance to connect with some of the prominent figures in their own community🙇🏾‍♂️👏🏽 To the surrounding community of Rosedale community center please feel free to come out and participate at anytime Tuesdays & Wednesday’s all summer long 6pm-8pm‼️

@pizzabolis We was able to bring another successful learning event to the community thank you‼️🙏🏾
#nonprofit #communitylove #communityengagement #dpr #voilenceintervention

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🧡 Why do we wear orange?

Gun Violence Awareness Day was created to honor the life of Hadiya Pendleton, a 15-year-old student whose life was tragically cut short by gun violence. Her friends chose to wear orange as a symbol of safety, love, and remembrance, inspiring what is now the national Wear Orange movement.

Today, communities across the country wear orange to honor victims, support survivors, raise awareness, and promote solutions that create safer neighborhoods.

This Friday, we invite you to join Cure the Streets DC as we stand together for peace, healing, and hope.

🧡 Wear Orange.
🕊️ Choose Peace.
🤝 Support Community.

#WearOrange #GunViolenceAwarenessDay #CureTheStreetsDC #FatherFactor #StopTheViolence

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Wear Orange. Stand for Peace. Speak for Change.

Join Cure the Streets DC and Father Factor Inc. as we recognize Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 5 at 4 PM.

Gun violence impacts families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. Together, we can honor those we’ve lost, support those affected, and commit to creating safer streets for everyone.

📍 CTS Washington Highlands
4200 Block of 4th Street SE

📍 CTS Anacostia
1421 Marion Barry Ave SE

📍 CTS Sursum Corda/Ivy City
Rise at Temple Courts
2 L Street NW

Wear orange and stand with us as we break the silence and stop the violence.

#WearOrange #GunViolenceAwarenessDay #CureTheStreetsDC #FatherFactor #stoptheviolence

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