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As COVID-19 rapidly evolves, we want to ensure you are informed about the ways in which this is affecting the Georgetown community and commercial district.

Thanks to the Support DC aggregator, you can see which Georgetown businesses sell gift cards, support online shopping, or offer take-out during COVID-19.

Employees in the Georgetown BID commercial district who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis, and need money to pay for rent, food, medical bills, or other emergency costs because they have few other options, can apply for up to $500 in financial assistance.

Both Dumbarton House and Dumbarton Oaks have really cool virtual tours available, equally interesting for kids and adults.

Over 200 neighborhood homes are putting stuffed animals in their street level-facing windows to entertain families taking a walk with their kids for some daily exercise.

Many of our fitness studios are offering virtual classes during COVID-19, from mat pilates to tabata and barre.

Georgetown residents and businesses have started participating in a 'Friendly Wave' every evening at 6 pm during the recommended COVID-19 social distancing.

Several businesses have partnered with Children’s National Hospital for their annual fundraising campaign to raise money for exceptional care and innovative research at this pediatric hospital.

In this week's byGeorge blog, Monica shares why it's critical for students to see professionals of the same race and socio-economic background, and her ambitious DreamWakers goal for 2020.