Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative

Hispanic Awareness Month
2023-09-15 - 2023-10-15 | DC

GAFSC Founder Celebration Event for Karen Feinstein
2023-09-26 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | DC
A celebratory evening honoring GAFSC founder, Karen Feinstein, and her legacy and all she accomplished on behalf of the many recipients of GAFSC services and programs. BY INVITATION ONLY.

Ward 4 CARE Day-Petworth
2023-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Petworth Recreation Center, 801 Taylor St NW, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
The GAFSC along with Councilmember Ward 4 Janeese Lewis-George’s office and other local businesses, organizations, and services will be on-site to check-in with the residents of Petworth and address any issues that the community might have. Come meet with us. We are excited to be able to interact with you and address your concerns.

GAFSC Parent Cafe
2023-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | DC

Open Streets DC | Georgia Avenue
2023-10-07 09:00 - 15:00 | DC
he District of Columbia began celebrating Open Streets in 2019 at the inaugural event on Georgia Avenue. Since then, Open Streets events have been held in all eight Wards. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is the lead agency for the Open Streets program in the District of Columbia. Join the GAFSC on October 7 on 12th Avenue NW!!!!
Location: Georgia Avenue NW from Missouri Avenue to Barry Place
Date: Saturday, October 7th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Road Closure: Georgia Avenue from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Open Streets is returning to Georgia Avenue in the fall of 2023! Three miles of Georgia Avenue will be closed to vehicles to allow people to walk, run, bike, and play.
The route will include hourly programmed classes and demonstrations, including yoga, dancing, and more! The event is free and suitable for all ages and abilities. No cars, just people!
Bike Giveaway
DDOT is excited to announce our first Bike Giveaway for Open Streets Georgia Avenue where District residents can apply to receive a FREE BIKE. 170 bikes (130 adult, 40 children’s) are available for District residents, with 50 percent dedicated for underserved residents identified by community partners.

Indigenous Peoples' Day
2023-10-09 | DC
GAFSC Offices Closed in observance of this holiday.

Columbus/Indigenous People's Day
2023-10-09 | DC

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: UNDERSTANDING AND PREVENTING THIS ADVERSE CHILD EXPERIENCE (ACE)
2023-10-19 18:00 - 19:00 | DC
In observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, Sasha Bruce, DC SAFE, the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, the District of Columbia Public Schools, and the District of Columbia Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants invite you to join us for a Domestic Violence Awareness Month panel discussion.
Domestic Violence is an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) that negatively impacts a child’s social, emotional, and physical well-being. During this panel, you will learn about the prevalence of and behaviors associated with intimate partner violence among teens. In addition, you will learn about resources, prevention, and intervention strategies to protect children and their families.
When: Thursday, October 19, 2023
Time: 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Where: WebEx Event — htps://usao.webex.com/usao/j.php?MTID=m9abd2a6b871b527cf93df32e7e1a97a6
US Toll: + 1-415-527-5035
Access code: 958 797 13
Event password: [REDACTED]

Rethinking Protection: Collaborating to Create Survivor-Centered Systems
2023-10-30 15:00 - 16:30 | DC
Date: Monday, October 30, 2023
Time: 3- 4:30 p.m. EST
Survivors of domestic violence – both children and adults – need real help that is tailored to their specific needs. Child welfare’s traditional response to domestic violence is based on a limited conception of child safety that is far too often achieved at the expense of child and family well-being – which is critical to a healthy, happy, and productive life. We can improve the safety and well-being of children and their families, advance racial and gender equity, and build strong networks of support by rethinking what protection from domestic violence means and what it looks like in practice.
Join us for this webinar in which presenters will share key principles and practice & policy frameworks for designing expanded options for helping children, adult survivors of domestic violence, and the people who cause them harm.
This webinar will also include a tour of the new Bridges to Better website with a host of new resources to support jurisdictions seeking to improve their responses to domestic violence!
Learning agenda:
• Explore new ways of thinking about how to help families experiencing domestic violence
• Describe key components of a survivor-centered approach to improving child welfare
• Utilize new resources for developing practices and policies to build child & adult
survivor safety, and child & family well-being
Presenters:
• Shellie Taggart, Program Director
• Juan Carlos Areán, PhD, Program Director
• Tien Ung, PhD, Associate Director of Impact and Learning

Halloween
2023-10-31 | DC

Veterans Day Observed
2023-11-10 | DC

Veterans Day
2023-11-11 | DC

Veteran's Day
2023-11-11 | DC
Veteran’s Day. Thank you for your service, Veterans!
GAFSC Offices will be closed during this time.

Roosevelt STAY Student Resource Fair
2023-11-16 12:00 - 14:00 | Roosevelt STAY Student Resource Fair, 20001 10th St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States

Celebrate Petworth
2023-11-18 11:00 - 17:00 | DC
Celebrate Petworth is a free neighborhood festival organized by and for the residents of Petworth—celebrating the creativity, diversity, culture, and people of Petworth and its surrounding neighborhoods.
Address: 800 Block of Upshur Street and the 4200 Block of 9th Street. (Next to Pizza Hut)

Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 | DC

Thanksgiving Holiday
2023-11-23 | DC
Happy Thanksgiving!
GAFSC Offices will be closed during this time.

Thanksgiving Observed
2023-11-24 | DC

Black Friday
2023-11-24 | DC

Cyber Monday
2023-11-27 | DC

Giving Tuesday
2023-11-28 | DC

Christmas
2023-12-25 | DC

GAFSC Parent Support Group
2024-01-12 12:00 - 13:30 | DC
GAFSC Parent Support Group
Virtual – Via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89497695489?pwd=[REDACTED]
October 2023 – March 2024
Second Friday each month (12 noon – 1:30 p.m.)
● Friday, October 13, 2023 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Friday, November 10, 2023 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● No November Parent Support Group – Veteran’s Day Holiday
● Friday, December 08, 2023 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Friday, January 12, 2024 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Friday, February 9, 2024 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Friday, March 8, 2024 (12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Join, share, relax, and get support from other Collaborative parents.
Chance to win a Raffle for a $25 Amazon or Walmart gift card
Contact Katheryn Ramos at 202-722-1815 ext. 100 if you plan to attend.
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GAFSC Grupo de Apoyo para Padres
Virtual – Via Zoom
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89497695489?pwd=[REDACTED]
Octubre 2023 a Marzo de 2024
Segundo viernes de cada mes (12 – 1:30 p.m.)
● Viernes, Octubre 13, 2023 (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Viernes, Noviembre 10, 2023 (12:00 p.m.- 1:30 p.m.)
● No hay grupo de apoyo para padres en noviembre: Feriado del Día de los Veteranos
● Viernes, Diciembre 8, 2023 (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Viernes, Enero 12, 2024 (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Viernes, Febrero 9, 2024 (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
● Viernes, Marzo 8, 2024 (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)
Únete, comparte, relájate y recibe apoyo de otros padres en la comunidad.
Oportunidad de ganar una rifa por una tarjeta de regalo de Amazon o Wal-Mart de $25
Llama por favor a: Katheryn Ramos al 202-722-1815 ext. 100, si planeas asistir.

GAFSC Parent Cafe
2024-01-26 10:00 - 12:00 | DC
GAFSC Parent Cafes
In –Person*
October 2023 – March 2024
Fourth Friday each month (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
● Friday, October 27, 2023 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● No November Parent Café –Thanksgiving weekend
● Friday, December 22, 2023 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● Friday, January 26th, 2024 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● Friday, February 23rd, 2024 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● Friday, March 22nd, 2024 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Chance to win a Raffle for a $25 Amazon or Walmart gift card
Please RSVP to Katheryn Ramos
*Will receive address once you are registered
202-722-1815 ext. 100 or kramos@gafsc-dc.org
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GAFSC Café de Padres
En –Persona*
Octubre 2023 a Marzo de 2024
Cuarto viernes de cada mes (10 a.m.-12 p.m.)
● Viernes, Octubre 27, 2023 (10a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● No hay café para padres en noviembre: fin de semana de Acción de Gracias
● Viernes, Diciembre 22, 2023 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● Viernes, Enero 26, 2024 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● Viernes, Febrero 23, 2024 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
● Viernes, Marzo 22, 2024 (10 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
Oportunidad de ganar una rifa por una tarjeta de regalo de Amazon o Walmart de $ 25
Por favor, confirme su asistencia * Recibirá la dirección una vez que esté registrado
con Katheryn Ramos 202-722-1815 ext. 100 o kramos@gafsc-dc.org

GAFSC Bi-lingual Parent Support Group
2024-02-09 12:00 - 14:00 | DC
The GAFSC Online (bilingual English/Spanish) Parent Support Group is THIS FRIDAY: FRIDAY, February 9, 2024 at noon.
Zoom Link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89497695489?pwd=[REDACTED]
Call-in #: +1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 894 9769 5489
Join us for safe conversations (in English & Español)- and a chance to win a $25 Online Walmart Gift Card!
El Grupo de apoyo para padres en línea de GAFSC es Hoy, VIERNES, a las 12 pm
La información de inicio de sesión está debajo
Grupo de apoyo para padres en línea de GAFSC
Viernes, Febrero 9, 2023
12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Enlace de zoom:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89497695489?pwd=[REDACTED]
Número de llamada entrante : +1 301 715 8592
Identificación de la reunión: 894 9769 5489
Únase con nosotros para conversaciones seguras (en inglés y español) y
¡una oportunidad de ganar una tarjeta de regalo de Walmart en línea de $25!

GAFSC Parent Cafe
2024-02-23 10:00 - 12:00 | DC
Parents, join our next Parent Cafe on February 23, 2024 from 10 AM – 12 PM. The cafe’s theme will be ‘What’s Love Got to do with It?’.

Social Workers Appreciation Month
2024-03-01 - 2024-03-31 | DC
We honor the dedicated and compassionate professionals who tirelessly advocate for the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. Social workers play a vital role in providing support, resources, and empowerment to those in need, often going above and beyond to make a positive impact. Whether it’s helping children find loving homes, supporting individuals through mental health challenges, or fighting for social justice, their commitment to service knows no bounds.

GAFSC Parent Cafe
2024-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | DC
Parents, join our next Parent Cafe on March 22, 2024 from 10 AM – 12 PM. The cafe’s theme will be ‘Know your power—Know yourself’.

Child Abuse Awareness/Prevention Month
2024-04-01 - 2024-04-30 | DC
We unite to raise awareness about the crucial need to protect and support our children. Together, we can work towards creating safe, nurturing environments where every child can thrive. Through education, advocacy, and community action, we can prevent child abuse and ensure that every child grows up in a loving and caring environment.

Celebrate Petworth
2024-09-14 11:00 - 17:00 | DC
The Celebrate Petworth Festival is held on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW in Washington, D.C.’s Petworth neighborhood. The festival is a day-long celebration of community that includes music, arts, kids’ activities, and healthy living. It also features local vendors and artists, food, and participating businesses.
The 2024 Celebrate Petworth Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 11 AM–5 PM.
The festival will include:
Main stage: Live music and entertainment from local performers
Vendors: Over 40 vendors and exhibitors with art, food, and crafts
Dog show: A major hit of the festival
The festival was started in 2014 by a group of community organizers led by Tom Pipkin. The festival’s goal is to bring together residents, local businesses, and community-based organizations.
