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69,000 Thanksgiving Meals

Volunteers at D.C. Central Kitchen’s new facility in Southwest doubled last year’s meal output to help families in need. [WTOP]

Police Accountability Nonprofit Sued

The D.C. attorney general’s office is suing the founder of Raheem AI for mismanaging spending and failing to pay its District employee. Founder Brandon Anderson allegedly used more than $75,000 for luxury travel, clothes, and vet bills. [Washington Post 🔒]

DC Opens New, Non-Congregate Shelter Model

The Aston, the District’s first semi-private shelter, offers rooms and case management to around 100 residents to help them transition to permanent housing. The building was previously George Washington University graduate housing. [Executive Office of the Mayor]

• Related: The shelter’s opening was delayed over a year, because of protests and lawsuits by some Foggy Bottom businesses and residents. [City Cast DC 🎧]

In DC, Who Speaks For the Trees?

Ward 8 Woods Conservancy volunteers are clearing illegally dumped trash, advocating for city trails, and fighting development deforestation loopholes to protect urban forests. [Fast Company]

Before Thanksgiving: “Drinksgiving”

The city is granting 200+ bars permission to stay open until 4am the morning of Thanksgiving and through the holiday weekend. [Washingtonian]

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