Community Resources and Employment Opportunities
Beloveds, we are pleased to share the following food assistance, utility-support, employment, and training opportunities with our congregation and community. Please share this information with anyone who may benefit.
Information is current as of October 6, 2026. Contact the sponsoring organization before traveling, as dates and availability may change.
Food Distribution—Friday, October 9
First Baptist Church of Mount Rainier will host a community food distribution.
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: First Baptist Church of Mount Rainier
3103 Shepherd Street
Mount Rainier, MD 20712
Contact: Yvette Barnes at 301-906-1512 Text messages only.
Utility Assistance: LIHEAP Applications Open October 20
The DC Department of Energy and Environment will begin accepting applications for the FY2027 Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
LIHEAP helps income-qualified District households with heating and cooling costs. Applicants may be asked to provide:
A government-issued photo ID
Social Security cards for household members
Current utility bills
Proof of income for household members
A utility-disconnection notice, if applicable
Applications should be submitted directly to the DC Department of Energy and Environment.
For information, call 311 or 202-737-4404, or visit the official DC LIHEAP webpage.
The FH Faunteroy Community Center and Resilience Incubator may provide technical and application-preparation assistance. Call ahead to confirm available assistance before visiting.
FH Faunteroy Community Center
4800 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE
Washington, DC
Phone: 202-397-5454
Email: fh@faunteroycenter.org
Excalibur Group Hiring Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 7
Time: 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue SE, Washington, DC
On-the-spot interviews are expected to be available.
2026 Career Connect Expo
Date: Thursday, October 8
Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Location: Northern Virginia Community College–Alexandria Campus
Fine Arts Building, 3301 Netherton Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311
This free expo will feature employers from healthcare, information technology, cybersecurity, finance, engineering, sustainability, communications, legal services, and other fields. Free résumé and artificial-intelligence clinics will also be available.
Union Trades Career Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 14
Time: 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Location: 5021 North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, MD
This event is intended for job seekers interested in union construction and skilled-trades careers.
Defense and Technology Job Fair
Date: Wednesday, October 21
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Location: College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center
4465 Indian Head Highway
Indian Head, MD 20640
Employers will recruit for opportunities in engineering, science, manufacturing, construction management, program analysis, logistics, defense contracting, and mission support.
Employment and Career Assistance
DC American Job Center
The American Job Center offers résumé assistance, career counseling, job-search support, skills assessments, training referrals, and employment workshops.
Location: 4058 Minnesota Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20019
Available services include:
Résumé-building assistance
Career planning and job-search support
CASAS basic-skills assessment and training
Record-sealing workshops
Referrals to classroom and on-the-job training
DC Government Employment
DC agencies continue to recruit for positions in public health, transportation, corrections, libraries, behavioral health, human services, public works, technology, public safety, and other departments.
Metro Employment
WMATA recruits for Metrobus operators, Metro Transit Police officers, mechanics, administrative positions, and other transit-related careers. Some positions include paid training and employee benefits.
Education and Job-Training Programs
Kitchen of Purpose Culinary Training
Kitchen of Purpose offers culinary job training for people interested in beginning or advancing a food-service career. The resource sheet lists an October 9 application deadline.
DC Central Kitchen Culinary Job Training
DC Central Kitchen provides culinary instruction, career preparation, certifications, and employment support.
Pharmacy Technician Training
Skills Nation offers a 22-week pharmacy-technician training program with hands-on experience and a pathway toward national certification and DC licensure. Applicants must be DC residents, at least 18 years old, and able to pass required background and drug screenings.
UPO Free Job Training
The United Planning Organization offers no-cost workforce training in fields including:
Information technology
Telecommunications
Building maintenance
Electrical and plumbing trades
Childcare
Commercial driving
Text ICAN to 41444 for information or visit UPO online.
Community College Preparatory Academy
Adult learners can pursue a high-school-equivalency credential or career training in HVAC-R, information technology, administrative support, office skills, and healthcare. Day, evening, and online options are available.
Location: 1801 U Street SE, Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-770-3252
Potomac Job Corps
Job Corps provides eligible young adults with career training, education, housing, and employment preparation.
Please pass these resources along to family members, neighbors, caregivers, young adults, and others who may need assistance or are looking for their next opportunity. We pray that these connections will help open doors, meet immediate needs, and strengthen our community.
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