Upcoming Events
Peace Day 2025: A Mutual Aid Fellowship
Peace Day 2025 is a chance for mutual aid groups from all 8 Wards to come together for mutual support, connection, and fellowship. Free DC will be a tabling organization at this event. Saturday, April 12 starting at 12 PM at Malcolm X Park (16th St NW & W St NW).
Wangari Gardens Spring Festival
Come on over to Wangari Gardens Annual Spring Festival next Saturday, 4/12 from 1 to 4 pm!
Please bring food to share at the community potluck. Don’t miss the yard games, good vibes, and foraging and fermentation workshops! Free DC will be tabling and we’re glad to be joined by tables with resources and activities from DC Dyke March, Park View Community Gifting, Ward 1 Mutual Aid, Metro DC DSA, Sunrise DC, and more.
Spread the word, and see you there!
Digital Security Workshop with Free DC and No Tech for Apartheid
Everyone part of Free DC is encouraged to join this training to understand practical strategies for secure digital spaces, as well as steps you can take to protect yourself while organizing.
DC Emancipation Day Speak Out
DC Emancipation Day celebrates the courage and struggle of individuals who have fought for freedom. As part of this year’s Emancipation Day celebrations, everyone is invited to “DC Emancipation Day Speak Out: Standing Together to Fight the Power,” a speak out on protecting Home Rule, saving federal jobs and services, and investing in local DC communities.
Ward 6 Team, April Meeting
If you live in Ward 6 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 6 Team.
Noncooperation Theory + Practice
Our daylong training intensive is designed to give Free DC leaders the key skills involved in effective noncooperation. April’s training is open by invitation only.
Ward 2 Party Time
Join us for a party! Please bring a beverage or snack to share. ANC Nancy Groth will join to speak about the role of an ANC, the shelter proposed for the alley off of Thomas Circle, and to answer questions.
Intro to Organizing with Rising Organizers
Join this introductory organizing training to learn about the role community organizing can play in building a robust democracy, and how you can get started as an organizer yourself.
Campaign Orientation, April 2025 (In person)
Join us for an in-person Campaign Orientation on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at the Woodridge Neighborhood Library.
Ward 7 Team, April Meeting
If you live in Ward 7 and want to learn about organizing in your local community as part of Free DC, join this meeting of Free DC’s Ward 7 Team.
Ward 3 Team April Meeting
If you live in Ward 3 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 3 Team. Ward teams discuss neighbor-to-neighbor organizing, including house parties, doorknocking, community events, and more.
Register for the Ward 3 Team meeting using this form:
Ward 5 Team, April Meeting
If you live in Ward 5 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 5 Team.
Ward 4 Team April Meeting
If you live in Ward 4 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 4 Team. There will be a 30 minute orientation for new participants starting at 6pm. All other attendees should arrive at 6:30.
Ward teams discuss neighbor-to-neighbor organizing, including house parties, doorknocking, community events, and more.
Register for the Ward 4 Team meeting using this form:
Ward 6 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 6 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 8 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 8 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 1 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 1 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 2 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 2 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Maryland + Virginia Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Maryland and Virginia team of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 6 Team, May Meeting
If you live in Ward 6 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 6 Team.
Ward 7 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 7 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 5 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 5 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 3 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 3 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 4 Team Meeting - May
Join the May meeting of the Ward 4 group of Free DC to build the local movement it will take to protect DC home rule and win dignity for our communities.
Ward 2 Team, April Meeting
If you live in Ward 2 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 2 Team. Ward teams discuss neighbor-to-neighbor organizing, including house parties, doorknocking, community events, and more.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Register for the Ward 2 Team meeting using this form:
Campaign Orientation with Harriet's Wildest Dreams (Virtual)
Join Harriet’s Wildest Dreams for a Campaign Orientation about Free DC to learn what this effort is about, our strategy to win, and how you can take action in the fight for DC’s autonomy.
Office Visits to Move the DC Local Funds Act
The DC Local Funds Act has been held at House Speaker Mike Johnson’s desk since March 18 and every day that goes by costs DC $5.5 million in funding for our schools, first responders, transit, and more.
We need the House to swiftly pass the Senate’s version of this bill to prevent dramatic reductions in services that keep DC running. A bipartisan coalition of leaders agree, and now is the time to make it happen.
On Monday April 7, join to visit House Offices to ask legislators to move this bill. Find us starting at 9:30 AM at Spirit of Justice Park (South Capitol St. & C St. SW) for a rally followed by a full day of office visits. We are co-hosting this event in conjunction with Recess at the Capitol, a day for DCPS students and families to join this advocacy.
Register to join the day of visits on April 7 using the form below.
Ward 1 Team, April Meeting
Do you live in Ward 1 and want to mobilize your neighbors to become part of Free DC? Join this meeting of the Ward 1 Team to discuss neighbor-to-neighbor organizing including house parties, doorknocking, and more.
EOTR Mutual Aid Popup
East of the River Mutual Aid’s Spring Popup will take place this Saturday, April 5, from 12-3 PM at 1640 Marion Barry Ave. SE in the back parking lot. Community organizations will be distributing groceries, adult and children’s diapers, hygiene kits, clothing, covid tests, and more! There will also be political education, face painting, and a DJ.
Free DC will be joining this event and we look forward to being in community with EOTR Mutual Aid organizers and neighbors. More details from East of the River Mutual Aid.
Tabling @ DC History Conference
An interdisciplinary, community conference considering the District’s past, present, and future.
Hands Off! rally on the National Mall
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.
Rally: Sanctuary Now!
El Colectivo de Familias Migrantes tendrá una conferencia de prensa, Abril 4 a las 5pm en Lamont Plaza. Invitamos a toda la comunidad y todxs lxs aliadxs que se unan a exigir que se protejan los valores de santuario en DC. Por favor ayúdenos a pasar la voz. Empezamos el alcance mañana.
Ward 6 Team, April 3 Meeting
If you live in Ward 6 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 6 Team.
Outdoor Yoga and Community Building
Join us for outdoor yoga and community building at Malcolm X Park!
Ward 8 Team, April Meeting
If you live in Ward 8 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 8 Team.
Skill Share: How to hold 1:1's
In this training, we’ll break down the art of a 1:1 meeting: what it is, why it matters, and how to do it well.
Ward 4 Community Kickoff
Join Free DC’s Ward 4 Team for a community kickoff celebration with dance, crafts, food, and time with Ward 4 neighbors.
Community Art Build!
Join Free DC for a full day of painting banners, printing posters, screenprinting, and more!
Thursday Office Visits for the DC Local Funds Act
Join us on Tuesday, March 25 to visit key House offices and encourage them to pass the DC Local Funds Act.
March Campaign Orientation, online
Interested in this effort and want to learn more about how you can be part of it? Join our next online Campaign Orientation on Wednesday, March 26.
Ward 4 Team Meeting, March
If you live in Ward 4 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 4 Team.
Tuesday Office Visits for the DC Local Funds Act
Join us on Tuesday, March 25 to visit key House offices and encourage them to pass the DC Local Funds Act.
Ward 3 Team, March Meeting
If you live in Ward 3 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 3 Team. Ward teams discuss neighbor-to-neighbor organizing, including house parties, doorknocking, community events, and more.
Register for the Ward 3 Team meeting using this form:
Jewish Perspective on DC Home Rule
Join us for a community event hosted by Hill Havurah and Free DC! We will discuss jewish perspectives on DC Home Rule. Free dinner and childcare will be provided.
Register on Hill Havurah’s website:
Non-Cooperation Theory and Practice: A Daylong Training Intensive
From Gandhi's Salt March to the Montgomery, AL bus boycotts, movements against injustice around the world have used strategic non-coooperation to gain power and win their demands.
Actions like these require connected networks of leaders who know each other and understand what's at stake. They also take preparation, practice, and the skilled leadership of many people working together.
Ward 5 Community Gathering
Come to learn about the Free DC campaign and meet neighbors in Ward 5! We'll have Palestinian food as well as a variety of drinks to share.
Ward 6 Team, March Meeting
If you live in Ward 6 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 6 Team.
Ward 5 Team, March Meeting
If you live in Ward 5 and want to learn about mobilizing your neighbors to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 5 Team.
Campaign Orientation, Daytime
Interested in this effort and want to learn more about how you can be part of it? Join our next in-person Campaign Orientation on Monday, March 17.
Ward 7 Team, March Meeting
If you live in Ward 7 and want to learn about organizing in your local community as part of Free DC, join this meeting of Free DC’s Ward 7 Team.
Ward 5 Happy Hour Gathering at Lost Generation Brewing
Join Free DC’s Ward 5 Team for a happy hour gathering at Lost Generation Brewing Company.
Ward 2 Team, March Meeting
If you live in Ward 2 and want to learn about mobilizing your local community to become part of Free DC, join this meeting of the Ward 2 Team. Ward teams discuss neighbor-to-neighbor organizing, including house parties, doorknocking, community events, and more.
New to Free DC? We encourage everyone to attend Campaign Orientation before joining a meeting of your Ward Team. See the schedule of upcoming Campaign Orientations.
Register for the Ward 2 Team meeting using this form:
Maryland + Virginia Allies Team, Strategy Meeting
Join this inaugural meeting of our Maryland and Virginia Allies Team.
March Campaign Orientation, In-person
Interested in this effort and want to learn more about how you can be part of it? Join our next in-person Campaign Orientation on Tuesday, March 11.