Tubman is a Community School 

Mission of our Community School

Through a united student, staff, family, and community, we foster an environment committed to excellence and love, where students and families are nurtured holistically, and take pride in making their own choices. Partnership Hearts and Minds values and respects our community allowing us to develop the hearts and minds of our students, with the support of families, so that they can achieve at their highest levels and are empowered to question, challenge, and change the world.

Community Resources:

Mary’s Center

Mary’s Center is a community health center serving over 65,000 people of all ages, incomes, and backgrounds in the Washington, DC metro area for 35 years. With an integrated model of health care, education, and social services, Mary’s Center offers each participant individualized care on the path toward good health, stability, and economic independence.

  Services provided by Mary’s Center

  • Medical services (annual exams for the entire family, pediatrics, immunizations, prenatal care, OBGYN, and family planning)

  • Dental services (X-rays, cleanings, screenings, dentures, fillings, extractions, and more!)

  • Mental Health (specializing in cases of anxiety, substance abuse, depression, etc.)

  • Social services (counseling, case management and referrals, home visitation, early intervention for children with special needs, parenting education, prenatal classes, teen after-school program to improve academic achievement)

  • Educational services (family literacy, English and computer training, employment skills training, civic education, early childhood education, medical assistant training certificate, childcare licensing program)

  • Other services (WIC program, Health promotion, enrollment in public benefits including health insurance, food stamps, and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families - TANF)

If you have any have questions, concerns, or want to learn more about other resources we have available at Mary's Center and in the community contact the Mary’s Center Community Schools Coordinator at Tubman, Ricardo Garcia – RiGarcia@maryscenter.org or at (202)873-4666.

More Community Resources:

Housing and Utilities

Under Mayor Bowser’s emergency legislation during the public health crisis:

  • Electric/gas/water disconnection is prohibited.

  • Eviction is prohibited for residential and nonresidential tenants.

  • Landlords are prohibited from charging tenants late fees for any month which a public health emergency has been declared.

  • For Emergency Housing: Call DC Shelter Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311.

To apply for energy assistance, you may apply for LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) here.

Internet Assistance

Affordable Connectivity Program

The Affordable Connectivity Program provides eligible households with up to a $30 discount o˜ the monthly internet bill. It also provides one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet purchased through a participating provider when the eligible household contributes at least $10 but less than $50 toward the purchase. You may qualify if your student receives free or reduced school lunch or breakfast! You can go to GetInternet.gov to apply or print a mail-in application.

T-Mobile’s Project 10Million

Project 10Million is an initiative aimed at delivering internet connectivity to millions of underserved student households at no cost. Partnering with school districts across the country, the program offers free high-speed data and free mobile hotspots—and access to at-cost laptops and tablets.

  Who is eligible for Project 10Million?

Eligibility for free program is based on school or school district students eligible for the National School Lunch Program and is for students grades K-12.

  How can I apply?

You can apply by clicking here: start (t-mobile.com). You will need a copy of your student’s report card. If you do not have that, you can demonstrate proof that you receive government assistance such as SNAP, TANF, and/or Medicaid.

Click to read more information English / Spanish.

Food

Apply for SNAP

  • Review your elegibility for SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) here.

  • If elegible, call Mary’s Center to apply: 240-244-9146.

  • You can also apply on your own through the new benefits portal here.

  • If you already have SNAP, note that you can use your SNAP funds to purchase food for delivery on Amazon.

    For more nutrition assistance, reach out to:

  • Purple Patch DC: bit.ly/PurplePatchDC Breakfast sandwiches and coffee from 10 am - 2pm: bring the family for complimentary kids breakfast and lunch to-go.

  • Martha’s Table: https://marthastable.org/ Free groceries once per month per family. Open Monday-Friday 11:00 am-4:00 pm at 1474 Columbia Rd. NW. Bring ID.

    Employment

District residents may file for unemployment compensation at dcnetworks.org (for employees with a  social security number or A number and work authorization)

If you need assistance finding employment, you can contact our partner at Catholic Charities, Norma Solano (it is not necessary to have employment authorization to use this service): 202-939-2400 Ext. 965.

Health and Fitness

Meditations: bit.ly/CalmMeditate

Livestream Free Soccer Classes: bit.ly/2RhYuuB

Livestream Free Karate Classes: www.zoomkaratenow.com

Neighborhood Support

Ward 1: Call Natacia Knapper / 202.590.1805 to volunteer or request supply delivery.

Community Newsletters

Available in English, Spanish, and Amharic. Click here.