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Greetings District 8 Neighbors,
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Today, 400,000 lives have been lost to Covid-19. These numbers are dreadful, along with the realization that almost half a million people have passed in less than one year. Our County Executive had a Press Conference today, sharing updates for Prince Georgians getting the vaccine. This issue will provide the information you need on getting the vaccine. |
County Executive Alsobrooks texted the following message regarding the vaccine distribution today.
"A message from Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks:
As Prince George's County expands its COVID-19 vaccine distribution, you can now pre-register to be notified when you are eligible to make an appointment to be vaccinated. Please share with friends and family that we are currently prioritizing residents aged 75 and older. Pre-register for your notification here - https://covid19vaccination.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ Thank you.
County Is Ramping Up Vaccine Distribution and Opening a New Vaccination Site in the Coming Weeks
Click below for the full Press Release:
- English Press Release: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3373
- Spanish Press Release: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/3374
Medical Reserve Corps needed to support the County’s vaccination efforts. A call has been issued for volunteers to sign up for the Medical Reserve Corps. Medical and non-medical volunteers will be accepted. To learn more, Click Here https://bit.ly/PGCMedicalReserve
55+ and Up - Register for this vibrant and informative virtual seminar that will help you in 2021! We are partnering with the Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex to provide this session. Register HERE and Enter Registration Code: SRTRC-SPEC-GA-20210120
The Southern K-8 School Town Hall Webinar will be interpreted simultaneously in Spanish at (609) 663-4089. Register for the Town Hall Webinar: Click Here
The Southern K-8 School Town Hall Webinar will be interpreted simultaneously in Spanish at (609) 663-4089. Register for the Town Hall Webinar: Click Here
Reach Out Prince George's is a health education campaign designed to identify resources for Prince George' County residents who may be at risk for problem alcohol and other drug use during the pandemic. Check out the PSA, by clicking HERE
January is the month of Human Trafficking Prevention and Awareness. Human Trafficking is the new slavery, we must put an end to this debilitating crime. To learn more about human trafficking and the Prince George's County Department that provides education, resources and assist victims of human trafficking, Click Here
If you believe you or someone else may be a victim of human trafficking, report your suspicions to law enforcement by calling 311 if you are in Prince George’s County or 911 if you are elsewhere in the U.S. You can also call the 24-hour National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888. NHTH also operates the BeFree Textline for victims and survivors. Text HELP to 233733.
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The first day of the pandemic, March 16, 2020, we fed 6,500 people. I knew food was an essential need and made that a priority to provide to our constituents and in other areas. Thanks to our Constituent Services Director, Carla Cash, World Central Kitchen and so many dedicated partnerships, our food distributions sites continued daily throughout the 2020 year. I am happy to share that not only are we continuing our 2020 food distribution hubs, we have expanded with new sites to serve the need. Reference the schedule below to determine what sites will be beneficial to you or those you know. We Are All In This Together!
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We had two days of service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Special Thanks to the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, who were present with us both days assisting us with our Coat and Food Distributions. Unfortunately, I was sick, so I could not participate but as always my D-8 team represented.
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On Saturday, January 16th, we gave 100 bags and boxes of food to residents. We also had coats available for those in need.
On Monday, January 18th, we were busy.
- District 8’s volunteers assisted us in delivering coats to homeless and trauma centers, to seniors in our district and giving coats to homeless who are on the street.
- District 8 participated in County Council Chair Calvin Hawkins food distribution at First Baptist Church of Highland Park.
- District 8 then went to our collaborative food distribution effort with Maryland’s own and NBA Detroit Piston, Jerami Grant in District 5. We were delighted to volunteer with the Grant Family by providing the food that Jerami’s organization, Hour Generation, provided funding for.
- We wrapped up the day of service, with our partnership with Evolve, donating coats to their clothing drive at Tanger Outlets.
Service is what we do!
As mentioned in the news this week, the new variant of COVID-19 first identified in the UK has now been identified in Maryland.
Please Stay Safe with the Pandemic and the unrest going on in our region. Continue to Stay Safe, Wear Your Mask, Social Distanced and Stay Informed!
 
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