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Featured News and Highlights

HAPPY NEW YEAR to our wonderful community from the Department of Human Services in Arlington. Best wishes to all for 2026. We value your support.

Arlington County's hypothermia shelter is open November 1 through March 31. The Homeless Services Center (HSC), part of the Community Assistance Bureau is at:

• 2020-A 14th St N (Courthouse area) Arlington, VA 22201

Virginia Department of Health and the CDC reminds you to wash your hands to stay healthy and safe!

Keep clean hands in your plans! Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds can prevent the spread of germs wherever you go this cold and flu season. If you can’t get to a sink, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer as a backup! 

Ticket to Work for Social Security Beneficiaries

• Wed., Jan. 14, 2026 1–1:45 p.m. Virtual  Click to register

Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage

Original Medicare includes Part A (inpatient/hospital coverage) and Part B (outpatient/medical coverage). Join Arlington’s Virginia Insurance Counseling and Assistance Program (VICAP) to learn: What’s new in Medicare for 2026 The differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage How Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Plans work When to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan Meeting details will be sent to participants the Friday afternoon before the presentation. Registration is required. Register by Fri., Jan. 9. Date: Tues., January 13, 2026 Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m. Location: Virtual Meeting Register in one of three easy ways: Call 703-228-1725 Email MedicareHelp@arlingtonva.us Fill out the online form

Upcoming Events

January 6: Behavioral Interview Questions

Learn how to prepare for behavioral interviews with confidence. Discover practical techniques to structure your responses, highlight your experience, and effectively communicate your strengths. Whether you're new to interviewing, or looking to refine your skills, this session will help you navigate common behavioral interview questions and make a great impression. Register today to receive the webinar link.
When: Tue.JAN 16, 10–11 a.m. on Zoom

January 19: Show up to Help Out The Annual MLK Day of Service honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. connecting individuals of all ages across Arlington in meaningful service. Volunteer Arlington will host a variety of service projects and a program at Washington-Liberty High School (W-L). As part of the program, Volunteer Arlington will present the Beloved Community Award to an exemplary leader who embodies Dr. King’s vision.” Make a nomination today!

January 20: Child and Youth Well-Being Network

Arlington will host a Child and Youth Well-being meeting. Note there is an updated registration link: Children and Youth Well-being Plan Network Virtual Meeting Read more about the network, its goals, and questions and well-being indicators they address in English or Spanish. When: Tue., Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m. Register for Zoom link. Contact: youthwellbeing@arlingtonva.us or 703-228-5003