PARADISE AT PARKSIDE
WASHINGTON, DC
ABOUT PARADISE AT PARKSIDE...
The 653 apartments at Paradise at Parkside is on a 22-acre horseshoe-shaped tract off Kenilworth Avenue NE near the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Revitalizing Paradise at Parkside was a seminal moment in the history of Telesis, CT Associates, and Neighborhood Associates.
In 1986 Telesis purchased 672 units in Kenilworth-Parkside neighborhood, one of the most distressed and dangerous in Washington, DC and host to one of the largest open-air drug markets in the country. This was the first step in carrying out a neighborhood revitalization plan developed by Telesis, the District of Columbia, and residents. In the years that followed, Telesis carried out the rehabilitation of Paradise Manor and the construction of Parkside Townhomes. In the process, Telesis joined forces with over 300 resident families, numerous neighborhood groups, the police, and the Nation of Islam, and leveraged $70 million for the extensive rehabilitation, construction, landscaping, and community efforts.
Through these joint efforts the Paradise/Kenilworth neighborhood underwent a transformation. The new homes attracted a mix of affordable housing renters and homebuyers who have added stability to the neighborhood, while carefully avoiding displacement. The greater Parkside neighborhood has thrived as well, now home to the renovated Nevil Thomas Elementary School, Unity Parkside Health center, and new senior housing and townhomes. In addition, the neighborhood received $500,000 as one of the Department of Education’s 21 national Promise Neighborhoods and a $300,000 Choice Neighborhood planning grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
A Caring Community...
Paradise at Parkside is an active community where families, seniors, and Resident Coordinators build-up their neighborhood side by side.
PARADISE AT PARKSIDE
LOCAL COVID-19 RESOURCES
STAY INFORMED. STAY CONNECTED. STAY HEALTHY.
COMMUNITY SURVEY
Sharing your experience can help us locate resources, especially where they are most needed.
COVID-19 has challenged all of us. Our resident’s health and safety are vital for ensuring we all thrive during these tough times. Neighborhood Partners is conducting an online survey to learn how families are coping through the COVID-19 pandemic. Please click the link to begin this survey or call your Resident Coordinator, they can fill it out over the phone.
RESIDENT COORDINATORS
Contact your Resident Services Team.
Chauncy Spruell Community Center
(202) 398-2375 ext. 1
Ms. Anna Sutton
Youth & Resident Services Coordinator
(202) 277-9728
Mr. Andre Yancy
Youth Services Coordinator
(301) 583-6602
GOOD TO KNOW
Links to courts, public transportation, and other city services.
DC Courts
Operating. Check website for updates.
https://www.dccourts.gov/coronavirus
202-879-2700
Metro (WMATA)
Transportation. What's running?
https://www.wmata.com/service/status/details/covid-operating-status.cfm
202-637-7000
Office of the Attorney General for DC
Consumer protections for DC Residents
https://oag.dc.gov/about-oag/oag-coronavirus-information-page
Find & Contact Your ANC
The Area Neighborhood Commissioner's main job is to be their neighborhood's official voice in advising the District government (and Federal agencies) on things that affect their neighborhoods.
STAY CONNECTED, STAY INFORMED
Stay connected. Follow your housing community, city, state, and federal responses on official websites and social media.
Paradise at Parkside
Official DC Covid-19 Website
Federal
UTILITIES & WIFI
Updates and resources on water, gas, electric, and internet services.
DC Department of Energy & Environment
Assistance with utility bills
https://doee.dc.gov/energyassistance
Pepco & Washington Gas
Not cutting off electricity https://www.pepco.com/SafetyCommunity/Safety/Pages/coronavirus.aspx
DC Water
Won't turn off water
DC Office of Chief Technology Officer
Find DC Wifi Hot Spots
MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Local support and additional helpful guides to manage stress due to the Covid-19 crisis.
DC Department of Behavioral Health
Community Response Team
202-673-6495
National Alliance of Mental Illness
Tools and resources for dealing with stress and other mental health issues caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
https://www.nami.org/covid-19-guide
800-111-1111
SCHOOLS & DISTANCE LEARNING
Updates and resources about the school year, student meals, and learning materials and plans.
DC Public Schools
In response to COVID-19, there have been changes to DC's School Year 2019-2020 calendar. All schools will remain closed and students will participate in learning at home through the end of the school year on May 29. DCPS is providing distance learning resources and will provide meals to students across the district. Meals will be available for all students every weekday at locations throughout the city, meal service times may vary.
DCPS phone and email: (202) 442-5885 | CEO.info@k12.dc.gov
Student Meals
Meal Sites for all DC students and Metrobus lines to student meal sites
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/food
Flier of All DC Public School Meal Sites for Students
Transportation to DCPS Meal Sites
Momma's Safe Haven.
https://www.mommassafehaven.org/
202-903-5122
Neighborhood Partners Youth Network
Experiential learning videos made by resident coordinators.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvDn_ezXpQbUa3aOougTgDA/about?disable_polymer=1
Free Online Learning
List of learning resources by grade level
MEALS, GROCERIES & HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS
Local services and support for families and individuals.
Ward 7 Covid-19 Response Team
Selected Schools in Ward 7 Free Meals and Family Services
202-688-5947
The Diaper Bank
Diapers sizes 1-6
Mon-Fri, 11am - 3pm
Bring birth certificate, immunization record, school/daycare proof
The Commons, 2375 Elvans Rd., SE, Washington, DC
DC Mutual Aid Network
hygiene, translators, daycare, groceries
202-630-0336
For Service Workers: Food & Hygiene Supplies
202-629-4339
WIC Clinics
Food Supplemental for Women and Children
202-388-7752
SNAP Supplemental Nutritional Program
https://dcbenefits.dhs.dc.gov/
202-727-5355
DC Comprehensive Meal Sites
Grab and Go and Grocery Bags
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/food
Capitol Area Food Bank
Grocery Bags
https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/covid19response
202-644-9807
Student Meals
Meal Sites for all DC students and Metrobus lines to student meal sites
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/food
Flier of All DC Public School Meal Sites for Students
Transportation to DCPS Meal Sites
From Momma's Safe Haven.
202-903-5122
Kipp DC in NE and SE
3 breakfast and 3 lunch meals
Webb Campus Sites & Email
DC Food Project
Food For Youth. Comprehensive listing by Ward.
https://dcfoodproject.org/emergency-food-access
Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
Grab 'n' Go Dinner for youth
Mon-Fri 2-6pm
Total Family Care Coalition
Youth ages 0-18
Through April 24th,
M,W,F, Meals from 8am - 6:30pm
http://totalfamilycarecoalition.org/
Daybreak Ministries
Breakfast for Youth 0-18
M-F, 11am - 1pm
Greater Love Church
Breakfast for Youth 0-18
Sun-Sat 11am - 1pm
Fihankra Akoma Ntosa
Snacks for kids 8+ & caregivers
April 1-24, 3-6:30pm
202-380-9390
List of DC Restaurants Offering Free Meals To Youth and Seniors During Covid-19 Shutdown
FOR SENIORS
Information on staying healthy and resources for meals, groceries, and other support near you.
CDC Guidance for Older Adults
Take precautions. In the U.S., 8 out of 10 Covid-19 related deaths have been among adults aged 65+.
https://www.cdc.gov/aging/covid19-guidance.html
Ward 7 Covid19 Response Team
Senior Services
202-534-4880
Special Hours for Seniors to Grocery Shop
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/food
Health, Safety, Meals
DC Department of Aging & Community Living
Hotline for seniors who need information or assistance conducts a quick assessment and connects you to the appropriate service.
(202) 724-5626.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT, JOB LOSS & EMPLOYMENT
Finding financial assistance.
TANF
Department of Human Services
www.tanfprogram.com/district-of-columbia-tanf-program-tp51
202-724-5506
202-671-4200
U.S. Bartenders Guild National Charity
For bartenders, barbacks and servers
https://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap
Betancourt Macias Family Emergency Fund
For undocumented individuals affected by Covid-19
https://www.undocuscholars.com/
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Protecting yourself financially during Covid-19 https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/blog/protect-yourself-financially-from-impact-of-coronavirus/
DC Unemployment Insurance
Expansion of coverage
202-724-7000
DC-Ist
How to obtain unemployment benefits in DC, MD, VA
DC Unemployment Benefits
https://does.dc.gov/service/unemployment-compensation-process
(202) 724-7000
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Individuals who are typically ineligible for regular UI (i.e. independent contractors, gig workers, those with insufficient work history) that cannot work due to COVID-19 are eligible for a maximum of 39 weeks of benefits, which includes $600 Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation. Questions? Email PUA@dc.gov
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-individuals
DC Covid-19 Unemployment Guide
Temporary Unemployment Benefits
202-698-7550
Veterans Unemployment Relief
Service-connected veterans that have lost employment as a direct result of the coronavirus are eligible. This includes veterans that are self-employed as contractors or small business owners. https://thedav.wufoo.com/forms/q1078og50y99123/?utm_source=Q4Email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Q4EM2&s_src=Q4EM2&s_subsrc=text1
DC Employee Rights & Benefits during Covid-19
DAV’s National Employment Program
Virtual job fairs to connect veterans with employers on a local and national level
ALDI's Hiring
https://careers.aldi.us/?utm_campaign=tmp&utm_medium=careers&utm_source=aldius
CVS Hiring
https://jobs.cvshealth.com/?prefilters=none&CloudSearchLocation=none&CloudSearchValue=none
Giant Foods Hiring
https://giantfood.com/gf-careers/
7-Eleven Hiring
https://careers.7-eleven.com/careers/home
Safeway Hiring
https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/careers/safeway-careers.html
Walgreens Hiring
WalMart Hiring
Whole Foods Hiring
MORE LOCAL DC COMMUNITY RESOURCES
From Empower DC & Resilient Communities DC
Empower DC
Covid-19 Community Resource guide
In light of the recent spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) into the DC Metro area, the Empower DC staff has compiled a list of local resources. The safety, health, and well-being of DC community members is a top priority. https://www.empowerdc.org/community_resource_guide
Together, we can keep one another safe and informed. If there is a resource you think Empower DC should include, please email them the info (use the Subject: Resource Guide). info@empowerdc.org
Resilient Communities DC
Covid-19 Community Resource guide
Comprehensive listing of resources in and near Ward 8: https://www.resilientcommunitiesdc.org/covid19-1
NATIONAL & STATE COVID-19 RESPONSES
The latest on federal and state Covid-19 response. Information and resources about national and state benefits.
Stay Informed page