Soliciting

Soliciting is not permitted in the Building. The Property Assistant and Security Guards will try to screen these individuals from the building. However, if a solicitor visits your suite, or someone distributing sales materials, please call Security immediately at 202-393-6712. Security will respond promptly and escort the individual from the building.

Panhandling

Panhandling has become a fact of life in almost every region of the country. Poverty and homelessness is a serious national problem and often overlaps with addiction or chronic mental illness. Money given to panhandlers is prolonging a problem, not solving it. There are a number of agencies in our area that are making a difference in the lives of needy people. If you are approached on the street and someone asks you for money, do not give cash. Instead, you may wish to buy the person a sandwich or cup of coffee. Be courteous but firm and, if you feel threatened, call the Police.