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The November 2026 VOC Insights Newsletter from Paving the Way MSI is packed with resources to help DC community members feel fed, connected, and supported this holiday season, starting with Bread for the City's Holiday Helpings program, which is providing Thanksgiving meal assistance to over 17,000 households through November 25th at their NW and SE food pantries. For families looking to celebrate together, free community events like Adams Morgan PorchFest, Frosted at Franklin Park, the DC Christmas Tree Lighting at The Park at CityCenter, and Season's Greetings at the U.S. Botanic Garden offer joy and connection at no cost, while organizations like the Mas-Star Committee, Building Bridges, and Martha's Table are hosting Thanksgiving turkey giveaways and a Community Harvest Dinner throughout the month. This issue also spotlights Dreaming Out Loud, a DC nonprofit bringing fresh produce, farmers markets, WIC home delivery, and entrepreneurship support especially to residents in Wards 7 and 8, and shares a heartwarming success story about Alice's Kids, which recently helped a local family purchase school uniforms and is available to assist children with up to $100 for school-related needs through a therapist referral. As always, the DC Victim Hotline is available 24/7 at 844-4HELPDC, the 988 crisis line is there for anyone needing mental health support, and this newsletter is made possible through the generous support of OVSJG.

This June 2026 issue of the Case Manager Insights Newsletter from Paving the Way MSI is all about summer resources, and it is packed with wonderful opportunities for families in the DC area. On the fun and enrichment side, Project Create Arts Center is hosting a free summer camp from June 29 to August 7 with activities like music production and art, and Sitar Arts Center offers classes in visual arts, dance, drama, and more on a sliding fee scale, while families can also check out the DC Department of Parks and Recreation website for community pools and reduced-rate camp options. When it comes to food access, Martha's Table is running free Joyful Food Markets at locations like Fort Stanton Recreation Center, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and Benning-Stoddert Recreation Center throughout the summer, and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation is also actively hiring for summer roles including lifeguards, camp counselors, and park rangers, with free lifeguard training included. For safety and support, the newsletter highlights the Mothers Outreach Network and their Mother Up Guaranteed Income Pilot and Tax and Family Law Clinic, alongside resources like the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project and the DC Crime Victims Compensation Program for anyone who may need legal or financial assistance.