Executive Director’s Message
 Happy March and Happy National Social Work Month!
The District has more than 5,000 licensed social workers who, day-to-day, tackle some of the most challenging issues facing individuals, families and communities. From homelessness, to child welfare, mental health and medical care, these social workers forge relationships, develop solutions, and work with tenacity and compassion to make a real difference in the lives of our residents.
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In This Newsletter
 The Government
of the District of Columbia, Office on Aging (DCOA) is soliciting
applications from qualified applicants to operate the D.C. Office on Aging
Senior Transportation Programs. DCOA transportation programs provide
quality transportation services for District residents 60 years and
older to 1) essential medical and life-sustaining appointments, 2) adult
daycare centers, wellness centers, group trips and special events, 3)
administration and operation of the Debit Card program and 4) the
delivery of Home Delivered Meals (HDM). The Request for Application
(RFA) seeks an organization(s) with strong capacity and a track record
of excellent customer service. An existing fleet to operate the programs
is preferred.
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Find out how you can protect yourself and others against financial scams and become money smart!
Attend a Money Smart for Older Adults Training as part of the DCOA Ambassador Workshop Series. The
program will focus on descriptions of financial scams that target the
elderly and methods to help the elderly self-protect themselves from
scammers.
To register contact sadia.ferguson@dc.gov or (202) 727-0374.
Mark your calendar for the the next Senior Telephone Town Hall presented by the D.C. Office on Aging and the
Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and the Deputy Mayor for Health and Human Services on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 11
am. Get important information and updates on senior programming and
events.
Call in to 1-855-756-7520 x30984 to
listen and be engaged!
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