WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2020)–Washington Wizards All-Star guard John Wall, in collaboration with the John Wall Family Foundation (JWFF), announced today the launch of the “202 Assist” program. 202 Assist is aimed at providing rent assistance to Ward 8 residents impacted most by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The foundation will work with Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development, Lydia’s House and Housing Counseling Services to identify qualifying applicants and disperse rent relief. Applications will open on June 1st, at u200blh4us.org/forms.
“DC has been my second home for 10 years now, and I have always had a strong connection to the community,” Wall said.