This post was updated on Sep 29 to include #WeekWithoutDriving, and again on Oct 10 to include virtual support groups from the American Trauma Society.
FSS Cross Country Community Read
Mondays in October at 7pm eastern via Zoom
FSS is thrilled to announce our inaugural Community Read, which we anticipate will occur twice a year and provide us the opportunity to gather around art and culture that touches on traffic violence. For our first “Read,” we will discuss “A Death in the Family” by James Agee. Published in 1957, this autobiographical novel chronicles the crash that killed the author’s father and its searing impact. This year marks the 65th anniversary of its Pulitzer win.
#WeekWithoutDriving in DC
Monday, October 2 through Sunday, October 8, 2023
The DC Transportation Equity Network, which includes DC-FSS, is bringing the first-ever National Week Without Driving to DC from Monday, October 2 to Sunday, October 8, in partnership with the Disability Mobility Initiative and America Walks. We’re joining disability rights and transportation equity advocates from across the country to invite our local leaders to thoughtfully consider how they travel and learn with us during #WeekWithoutDriving.
Read more about this initiative here.
DC-specific Advocacy Opportunities
Wed, Oct 4, 2023 and Thu, Oct 5, 2023
The DC Council is holding two hearings on October 4 and October 5, 2023 that may be of interest to DC-FSS members to submit testimony. Read more about these hearings here.
FSS Cross Country Support Community Event: “Grief: A One-Man Sh*tshow” with Colin Campbell
Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm live in NYC and streaming online
FSS co-hosts a live (at the People’s Forum at 320 W. 37th St in NYC) and streaming event with Academy Award-nominated director, author, and playwright, Colin Campbell, whose children Ruby and Hart were killed by a drunk driver in 2019. Campbell will perform excerpts from his acclaimed play, “Grief: A One-Man Sh*t Show.” Interview, audience conversation, and book signing following the event.
Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) Awards
Thursday, October 5, 2023 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern
WABA is recognizing FSS member Dan Langenkamp with a Heart and Soul Award. The Awards take place at Penn Quarter Sports Tavern (639 Indiana Ave NW) near the Archives-Navy Memorial (Yellow/Green lines) Metro Station.
American Trauma Society/ Trauma Survivors Network Virtual Support Group
Wednesday, October 11 from 3:30pm to 5pm eastern via Zoom
Join this cross-country, virtual support group hosted by the American Trauma Society. Must RSVP for the Zoom link.
Friends of the DC Streetcar Community Event
Monday, October 16, 2023 at 7pm at Marshall Heights Community Development Organization Headquarters
Join Friends of the DC Streetcar for a community event at the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) Headquarters (3939 Benning Road NE) on what’s next for the Benning Road Reconstruction and Streetcar Project.
Quarterly FSS National Peer Mentoring Training
Thursday, October 19, 2023 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm
FSS Peer Mentoring provides bereaved family members, those seriously injured, and their caregivers, with a connection to a volunteer peer support mentor. FSS mentors are all individuals who have been through similar experiences and are dedicated to helping others survive these life-altering tragedies. If you are interested in becoming a peer mentor – or just want to learn more about this process
Register here to receive a confirmation email with information about the training.
DC-FSS Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, October 24, 2023 evening via Zoom
Join us for our monthly meeting (usually on the 4th Tuesday of the month) on Zoom. Contact us at DCFamiliesForSafeStreets [at] gmail.com for the Zoom link and with any questions.
American Trauma Society/ Trauma Survivors Network Virtual Support Group
Wednesday, October 25 from 6:30pm to 8pm eastern via Zoom
Join this cross-country, virtual support group hosted by the American Trauma Society. Must RSVP for the Zoom link.
GWU Hospital: Virtual Trauma Survivors Group
Thursday, October 26, 2023 from 6:45pm to 8:15pm via Zoom
This virtual meeting hosted by the George Washington University Hospital is open to all trauma survivors, family members and loved ones. It is a space where people can connect with other people who have experienced similar circumstances.
Contact us at DCFamiliesForSafeStreets [at] gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Upcoming events:
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims: Sunday, November 19, 2023. Contact us if you’re interested in helping to organize this year’s event.