CARE on Capitol Hill: She Heals The World

Advocate Resources

Getting Around D.C.

Traveling around the nation’s capital is easy and we highly recommend using Google Maps to plan your travel options. Located just four blocks from the U.S. Capitol, our host hotel – AC Hotel Marriott Capitol Hill Navy Yard – is easily accessible by several modes of transportation:

By Metro: The Navy Yard-Ballpark Station on the Green Line or the Capitol South Station on the Orange, Blue and Silver Lines are the closest Metro stations to the AC Hotel. DCA and IAD airports are both served by the Washington Area Metro system, and we recommend using the train for transportation while staying in D.C. and traveling back from Capitol Hill using the Capitol South station.

By Car: Uber, Lyft, and taxis are widely available in D.C.

Recommended Attire

For Wednesday, October 18th: Business casual for in-person training and Welcome to D.C. reception.

For Thursday, October 19th: Business professional for Congressional meetings. No jeans and wear comfortable shoes for walking from meetings and on Capitol Hill.

For CARE on Capitol Hill: End Hunger Reception on June 13th: Business professional. No jeans or sneakers.

In case of emergency on October 18-19, contact Harley Dority, CARE Regional Advocacy Manager, harley.dority@care.org, (202) 848-3818

Capitol Hill Security and Protocols

Before entering the Capitol Visitor Center, all visitors are screened by a magnetometer and all items that are permitted inside the building are screened by an x-ray device. The following items are strictly prohibited in the Capitol, including the Capitol Visitor Center:

• Liquid, including water
• Food or beverages of any kind, including fruit and unopened packaged food
• Aerosol containers
• Non-aerosol spray (Prescriptions for medical needs are permitted.)
• Any pointed object, e.g. knitting needles and letter openers (Pens and pencils are permitted.)
• Any bag larger than 18″ wide x 14″ high x 8.5″ deep
• Electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices
• Guns, replica guns, ammunition, and fireworks
• Knives of any size
• Mace and pepper spray
• Razors and box cutters

COVID-19 Protocols and Safety

Safety is a priority for the CARE on Capitol Hill: End Hunger event. This year, we are asking participants to provide proof of vaccination at registration. Please do not forget to bring your vaccination card, a photocopy, or a picture of your vaccination card on your phone.

If you come in contact or test positive with the COVID-19 virus and need to quarantine in place, any expenses that incur will be your sole responsibility.

For more information, send us an email at candi.mundon-king@care.org.