NEWS AND EVENTS – CURRENT EVENTS
(Last Update Wednesday (2/1/12)
COMMUNITY NEWS
| SUBJECT | TARGET DATE |
|---|---|
| PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE VILLAGE EAST | ON-GOING | "rollDC" - NEW WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE CAB OPTION | ON-GOING |
| EAT RIGHT WITH COLOR | ON-GOING |
| CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO NEED HELP AT-LARGE COUNCIL SEAT? | ON-GOING |
| SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAMS AND WEEKEND HOT MEALS | ON-GOING |
| FREE COLONOSCOPY SCREENING | ON-GOING |
| TRANSPORTATION FOR SENIORS | ON-GOING |
| ARE YOU A HOMEBOUND DC RESIDENT? | ON-GOING |
| SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY | ON-GOING |
| CLEANING FOR A REASON - FREE CLEANING SERVICE FOR WOMEN UNDERGOING CHEMO | ON-GOING |
| HOWARD UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND UNIVERSITY MED STUDENTS LAUNCH FREE CLINIC FOR UNINSURED | Every Monday from 6PM - 9PM |
| DC FOOD FINDER - ONLINE MAP OF FOOD RESOURCES | Until Further Notice |
| SUBJECT | TARGET DATE |
|---|---|
| REVISED WELLNESS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT HILLCREST AND FORT DAVIS RECREATION CENTERS | On-going |
| SUBJECT | TARGET DATE |
|---|---|
| SAFETY TIPS FROM THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT | On-going |
| SIGN-UP FOR DC POLICE ALERTS | On-going |
"NEW ITEM ADDED"DUPONT PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY NEWS - DATED 2/1/12
The latest Community News Items presented in a new format (PDF File). Click on the link below to view the file: "DPCA Community News -Dated 2/1/12"
DUPONT PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY NEWS - DATED 1/18/12
The latest Community News Items presented in a new format (PDF File). Click on the link below to view the file: "DPCA Community News -Dated 1/18/12"
DUPONT PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY NEWS - DATED 12/2/11
The latest Community News Items presented in a new format (PDF File). Click on the link below to view the file: "DPCA Community News -Dated 12/2/11"
DUPONT PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY NEWS - DATED 11/16/11
The latest Community News Items presented in a new format (PDF File). Click on the link below to view the file: "DPCA Community News -Dated 11/16/11"
DUPONT PARK CIVIC ASSOCIATION COMMUNITY NEWS - DATED 11/3/11
The latest Community News Items presented in a new format (PDF File). Click on the link below to view the file: "DPCA Community News -Dated 11/3/11"
Let us know how you like this format versus seeing the individual items on the page. Send your comments via email to: dpca@dupontparkcivicassociation.org
DPW TO HOLD MONTHLY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE - E-cycling- Document Shredding DROP-OFF
Household Hazardous Waste - E-cycling- Document Shredding
Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Document Shredding services are offered on the first Saturday of the month (except holidays), between 8 am and 3 pm, with an additional Household Hazardous Waste/E-Cycling drop-off on the first Thursday of the month (except holidays), between 1pm and 7pm. at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack Road, NE. This schedule replaces the weekly collection.
The Department of Public Works makes it easy for residents to dispose properly of household hazardous waste (HHW) and unwanted electronic equipment (e-waste). Throwing them into the trash, pouring them down the drain, or getting rid of them in other improper ways can pollute the environment and pose a threat to human health, as well as to the health of your family pets and DPW workers.
The District is the first jurisdiction in the region to offer free document shredding for residents, thus relieving them of either purchasing their own shredder (and running the risk that young children might harm themselves if they try to play with it), or waiting for an infrequently offered community-based shredding event.
Here is a list of the 2012 HHW dates.
Thursdays
•February 2
•March 1
•April 5
•May 3
•May 31
•July 5
•August 2
•August 31
•October 4
•November 1
•November 30
•January 3, 2013
Saturdays
•January 7
•February 4
•March 3
•April 7
•May 5
•June 2
•July 7
•August 4
•September 1
•October 6
•November 3
•December 1
•January 5, 2013
District residents may bring up to five, medium-size boxes (no larger than the standard District recycling bin, which is approximately 20” x 14” x 14”) of personal documents to be shredded. Only paper (staples, paper and binder clips on the paper are okay) and credit cards will be accepted. No business or commercial material will be accepted.
For a list of all household hazardous waste and e-cyclables accepted by DPW, please click on the HHW link at: DPW WEBSITE
*Directions to Ft. Totten: Travel east on Irving Street, NW, turn left on Michigan Avenue, turn left on John F. McCormack Road, NE and continue to the end of the street.
GRAY ADMINISTRATION END OF YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The full report of accomplishments is now available online at: End of Year Acomplishment Report
GRAY ADMINISTRATION RELEASE REPORT ON 200 DAY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Gray Administration Releases Report on Accomplishments of Its First 200 Days in Office - Structurally Balanced FY 2012 Budget, Allocation of an Additional $80M to Public Education, Rejuvenated Summer Youth Employment Program and New Job Opportunities Among Achievements Cited
(WASHINGTON, DC) — Maintaining his commitment to transparency in government, Mayor Vincent C. Gray today released a report on “The First 200 Days” of his administration, summarizing many of his administration’s most significant accomplishments in implementing the “One City” agenda during its first months in office.
“This report highlights some of the various accomplishments my administration has achieved in the first few months since I took office,” said Mayor Gray. “And the work that has begun continues as we improve service delivery and better position the District of Columbia as a world-class city and a global capital.”
The report outlines accomplishments in the Gray Administration’s four priority areas of quality education, fiscal stability, jobs and economic development and safe communities.
Among the many achievements mentioned in the report are:
selection of a strong and experienced education team;
the decision to allocate $80 million in additional revenues to public education;
production of a structurally balanced budget for the first time in several years;
identification of additional revenue that is expected to lessen the impact of pending budget cuts;
creation of job opportunities and revenue for the city with new economic development projects;
the launch, with the support of D.C. Superior Court, of a cross-agency initiative to reduce truancy; and,secured funding for an additional 220 police officers in FY 2012.
The full report of accomplishments is now available online at: 200 Day Accomplishment Report
BEWARE OF UNSOLICITED CALLS FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION
For Immediate Release:
Sept. 13, 2011
Contact:
Michelle Phipps-Evans
Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist
(202) 442-7822
michelle.phipps-evans@dc.gov
CONSUMER WARNING:
BEWARE OF UNSOLICITED CALLS FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION
Washington, D.C. (Sep. 13, 2011)—The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) today issues this warning to District residents about the rise in unsolicited telephone calls from callers with 202 area codes seeking personal financial information. Recently, several residents have received calls about grant awards by the federal government, and have been asked to give their personal information.
DISB warns all residents to be on the look-out for any entity (government or otherwise), or any individual claiming to offer any financial gains by asking for their personal information such as credit card, bank account or Social Security numbers. Note that callers from legitimate agencies likely already have such information. Therefore, DISB warns residents not to give out any personal financial information to a call they did not initiate.
If you suspect that you or a loved one is being targeted or harassed by telemarketing fraudsters, DISB suggests that you sign up your cell phone and landlines onto the Federal Trade Commissions’ National Do Not Call Registry at www.donotcall.gov or calling 1-888-382-1222. This registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home; and you can file a complaint at the website if you do continue to receive these unwanted calls. Furthermore, you may tell individual callers that you want to be on their “do not call” list.
Should you suspect you may have been defrauded, contact DISB at (202) 727-8000 or file a complaint online at www.disb.dc.gov.
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D.C. Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking | Office of Communications | 810 First St., NE, Suite 701, Washington, D.C. 20002 | Office: 202-727-8000 | Fax: 202-576-79
WARD 7 REDISTRICTING TASK FORCE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS
--------------------------------------------------- INFORMATION ON REDISTRICTING:
WARD REDISTRICTING FINAL PLAN
The Ward 7 ANC Redistricting Task Force Report & Recommendations are provided below. Due to the change in Ward 7 boundaries, the task force faced the challenging task of redrawing and realigning ANC and SMD boundaries in a reasonable and responsible manner that maintained neighborhood cohesiveness, parity and efficient governance for the residents of Ward 7.
The Subcommittee on Redistricting will be holding a hearing on B19-528, the “Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Act of 2011” on Tuesday, November 29 at 10 a.m. in the Council Chambers. If you are interested in testifying at the hearing, please contact Carol Sadler at (202) 724-8198 or csadler@dccouncil.us, and provide your name and organizational affiliation, by 5 p.m. on Monday, November 28, 2011. Witnesses should bring 20 copies of their written testimony to the hearing.
Link to the report: Ward7 Redistricting Report and Recommendations
WHAT IS REDISTRICTING?
The Census is tasked every 10 years with counting every resident in the United States. These numbers help communities advocate for improvements in public services, schools, hospitals, and much more, based on their population demographics.
When the new data are released, government officials look at population changes since the last census took place and realign voting districts to ensure equal representation in government bodies. This process is called “Redistricting” and it is mandated by the U.S. Constitution. While the U.S. Census Bureau is responsible for collecting and providing the data used for redistricting, it does not manage the actual redistricting. Each state, or, in our case, the District, has that responsibility.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR DC?
Of course, D.C. does not have a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives and this process, unfortunately, will not change that fact. However, we do expect significant enough population changes to warrant adjustments to the geographic lines drawn between D.C.’s eight Wards, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs), Single-Member Districts (SMDs) and Voting Precincts.
DC Official Code requires that the Council divide the city into eight “compact and contiguous” election wards, each approximately equal in population size. According to the 2010 Census figures, DC’s population is 601,723. The ideal size, then, for each Ward is 75,215. DC Code allows for a +/-5% deviation so each Ward should have a population of between 71,455 and 78,976.
WHY DOES THIS MATTER?
For most people in DC, realigned districts won’t make too much of an impact. But some residents may become part of a different Ward, ANC, SMD or Voting Precinct. This means you may have a different Councilmember or ANC Commissioner representing you.
DC’S REDISTRICTING PROCESS
A couple of things have to happen before we share the data and begin this process:
First, the Office of Planning needs to review the data to make sure there are not any inconsistencies. Incomplete or inaccurate data are rare, but it’s still a good idea to review the information before releasing it so the Council knows it has the most accurate data available on the city.
Second, the data need to be mapped out. The information being released will have a lot of text and numbers, but it won’t really make much sense to those of us – most of us – who aren’t urban planning experts until the Office of Planning staff place the data into maps.
These two steps – checking the data and mapping it out – will take about ten days.
From there, the Council Redistricting Committee has 90 days to complete the Ward redistricting process. The Committee will work with Councilmembers from each Ward to develop proposed adjustments and will then present these draft plans to the Council and the general public - through a series of public hearings and on our website - for feedback.
Once the Committee has had a chance to review public input, it will draw up the legislation realigning the Ward boundaries and present it to the Council. Expect this to happen in June.
Then, in the fall, the Committee turns to the redistricting of ANCs, SMDs and Voting Precincts. We’ll continue to ask for input from Councilmembers, task forces, community leaders and the general public, and by the end of the year, we’ll have this legislation enacted.
GRAY REDIRECTS FUNDING SLATED FOR PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE REDEVELOPMENT
Michael Neibauer, Staff Reporter - Washington Business Journal - August 26, 2011
Gray redirects funding slated for Pennsylvania Avenue SE redevelopment
L’Enfant Square, including the 2300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE steps from the John Philip Sousa Bridge, could be a grand gateway to the District’s East of the River communities and a major piece of the Pennsylvania Avenue Great Streets puzzle.
But D.C.’s plan to revitalize much of that block, half of which is consumed by Chapman Development LLC’s The Grays on Pennsylvania and the other half by aging, mostly-vacant storefronts, seems to have stalled with the government’s purchase in 2009 of a small, one-story building.
The half block of 2300 Pennsylvania still to be developed includes a mattress store, liquor store, a shuttered car wash and a closed seafood takeout joint. But in recent weeks, Mayor Vincent Gray removed $1.1 million from a capital fund created to stimulate private investment there “through the elimination of vacant, abandoned and blighted land and buildings.”
The project, which “requires acquisition of property through friendly sale or eminent domain, redevelopment or razing of existing structures, site prep for new private developments, and facade and related improvement,” does not appear in the fiscal 2012 budget. The $1.1 million, if Gray’s “reprogramming” survives an unrelated D.C. Council hold, will be used instead for an emergency $3.5 million project to repair outdated elevators at One Judiciary Square.
Washington Post Article Dated - August 23, 2011 - D.C. Council report faults Gray administration for “nepotism and cronyism”
A special investigative committee formed by the D.C. Council concluded in a report released Tuesday that “nepotism and cronyism” in the hiring practices of Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s administration violated local and federal law and damaged the city’s reputation.
The report, released after a six-month council investigation, portrays Gray (D) as “disconnected” and aloof as he allowed several top aides to control critical personnel decisions in the early days of his administration.
In D.C. campaign scandal, key tests are physical evidence, Gray aides’ interviewsMike DeBonis; ‘One City’ under siegeGraphic: Mayoral hiresGray acknowledges ‘missteps,’ calls for investigationD.C. Council members push for oversightD.C. Mayor Gray orders new checks on appointees .The report also confirms allegations by former mayoral candidate Sulaimon Brown that a top Gray campaign official paid him to disparage then-Mayor Adrian M. Fenty (D) during the 2010 primary campaign, although the probe found that Brown exaggerated the amount.
The probe did not uncover direct involvement by Gray in his administration’s most controversial personnel decisions, but the report once again puts the focus on a mayor struggling to gain his footing more than seven months after his inauguration.
“Ultimately, Mayor Gray, as chief executive, is responsible for the actions and errors of his campaign, transition and administration,” the report states. “And when those actions and errors were discovered, it is unfortunate that the Gray administration did not act more swiftly to investigate and repudiate the unlawful actions that occurred.”
The report was released on the same day that Gray was hosting a public preview of the new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial near the Tidal Basin, an event that he spent weeks preparing for.
“At the end of the day, it is my administration,” Gray said at the memorial. “And I take responsibility.” He said he is paying close attention to all hiring decisions now.
The 47-page report puts much of the blame on three former top aides: Judy Banks, who was the interim head of the D.C. Department of Human Resources; Gerri Mason Hall, who was Gray’s chief of staff; and Lorraine Green, who chaired the mayor’s campaign and the transition.
The report accuses the three of orchestrating inappropriate personnel moves, including the hiring of Hall’s son to a city job in possible violation of federal nepotism laws.
“He reasonably relied on that sorority of women, but they betrayed his trust,” said council member Mary M. Cheh (D-Ward 3), who led the probe. “But at the end of the day, he is still responsible. He picked them, and they are his subordinates.”
Gray said he hasn’t spoken to Banks, Green or Hall in “quite some time.” He declined to say whether he felt betrayed by the actions described in the report. “The whole series of events is personally hurtful,” he said.
Neither Banks’s attorney nor Green’s returned calls seeking comment Tuesday. Kenneth L. Wainstein, Hall’s attorney, said his client had already acknowledged an “error in judgement” in the hiring of her son. “She has always maintained, however, that she never intended to circumvent any laws or rules when assisting her son’s transition from campaign worker to paid District employee,” he said in a statement. “It’s gratifying that the Council also found no intentional violation on her part.”
LINK TO THE REPORT: Joint Statement
DC INSTALLS 19 NEW SPEED CAMERAS
D.C. Installs 19 New Speed Cameras
The District is bulking up its speed camera program, with the city adding 19 new cameras that are in effect this week. Of those, four are in fixed location while others are mobile speed cameras that will be moved around the city's four quadrants.
Some of the mobile units are are deployed in police vehicles -- both marked and unmarked.
Until the end of September, drivers caught on camera speeding will only receive warnings but on October 1, the fines begin. Fines for speeding in the District range from $75 to $250.
Police say the locations chosen have a high incidence of accidents, injuries, or speeding. MPD also considered recommendations or requests from the Department of Transportation, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, and civic or citizen associations.
Here's the list of the new camera locations from MPD:
· 1900 block of Independence Avenue SE east bound – speed limit 25 mph
· Military Road .2 miles west of the 16th Street ramp NW southwest bound – speed limit 35 mph
· Military Road .1 miles prior to 17th Street NW northeast bound – speed limit 35 mph
· 1700 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE northeast bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 1800 block of Rhode Island Avenue NE southwest bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 4000 block of East Capitol Street NE west bound – speed limit 35 mph
· 4000 block of East Capitol Street SE east bound – speed limit 35 mph
· 800 block of Ridge Road SE southeast bound – speed limit 25 mph
· 600 block of Southern Avenue SE southwest bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 1400 block of Southern Avenue SE southwest bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 1900 block of Branch Avenue SE north bound – speed limit 25 mph
· 1900 block of Branch Avenue SE south bound – speed limit 25 mph
· 1100 block of Bladensburg Road NE northeast bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 1100 block of Bladensburg Road NE southwest bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 200 block of 19th Street SE north bound – speed limit 25 mph
· 4800 block of Connecticut Avenue NW northwest bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 4900 block of Connecticut Avenue NW southeast bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 600 block of Missouri Avenue NW northwest bound – speed limit 30 mph
· 600 block of Missouri Avenue NW southeast bound – speed limit 30 mph
Who’s really benefiting from D.C. Council ‘Constituent’ Accounts?
Washington Post - Editorial Board Opinion - Published: August 29
Who’s really benefiting from D.C. Council ‘constituent’ accounts?
Kwame R. Brown (D), the D.C. Council chairman, recently asked for his thoughts on how constituent services funds should be used, ticked off a list that included funeral services, grandmothers about to be evicted and schoolchildren in need of book bags. Nowhere on his list, as enumerated to The Post’s Mike DeBonis, were consultants for council members’ political activities, water for council members’ offices, reimbursements for council members’ travel or contributions to council members’ political allies. Yet such expenditures routinely show up in accounting for the funds, far outnumbering the occasional payment to help a resident in distress. Which just bolsters the case for eliminating these slush funds altogether.
Council members are each permitted to raise $80,000 from private contributors for their constituent funds, separate from their campaign fundraising. The D.C. Office of Campaign Finance recently fined Council member Yvette Alexander (D-Ward 7) for using money from her fund to make robo-calls. She’s appealing because she says the calls were promoting a community event. Council member Jack Evans (D-Ward 2) has come under some criticism for using money from his fund to purchase tickets to sporting events. Mr. Evans has been buying tickets and giving them to constituents for use in school auctions or for general distribution since 1996.
The law gives officials wide latitude in how they use this money. There is a prohibition against use for overt political or personal benefit, but it’s evident that much of the money has been going to pay for activities that are essentially political: buying ads in community programs, providing free food at community meetings, sending out promotional material. Don’t you think that anyone who got to see a Washington Capitals game courtesy of Mr. Evans would remember him come election time? And many of the contributions are overtly political, going to organizations such as the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club, the Ward 8 Democrats or the Ward 7 Democrats. The open admission of such gifts suggests how lax the oversight has been.
An occasional payment to a funeral home or a delinquent utility bill payment shows up on members’ disclosure forms. But those are outnumbered by payments to council staffers, caterers and consultants. And, as several council members conceded to us, they often are better able to help constituents in need by connecting them to an appropriate city agency or nonprofit organization than by giving them a handout. No doubt council members — who pretty much view this money as their own — will resist any change. But with Mr. Brown pledging at least to reform the system, it’s time to stop pretending that widows and orphans are the ones whose interests are at stake.
The MPD will discuss plans to improve the delivery of police services in the District of Columbia beginning on June 7, 2011. Each police district has held a community meeting to discuss new Police Service Area boundaries in that district. The meeting for the Sixth District 100 42nd Street, NE was held on June 13, 2011.
The proposed changes to PSA 605 and the 6th District are provided below:
#2 - 6D Realignment Map
#3 - Boundary Realignment Study: Calls for Service and Crime Statistics for Sixth District PSAs - The Dupont Park Civic Association boundaries are located in PSA 605. Please note the proposed changes.
Updates will be provided as available.
Per the MPD website, if you have any concerns or comments about the new PSA boundaries, please contact your District Commander.
6D Commander Robert Contee
(202) 698-0900, robert.contee@dc.gov
Linda J. Smith, CAC Chair
(202) 872-2024
Q: WHY ARE THE POLICE BOUNDARIES CHANGING?
A: For the purpose of delivering police services, the District of Columbia is divided
into seven police districts, each of which is subdivided into five or more Police
Service Areas, or PSAs. Although certain resources such as personnel and
vehicles can be deployed to match workload, other resources, such as the police
district commander, facilities, parking spaces, and radio bandwidth, are fixed
and cannot be easily altered to meet changing demands. Therefore, to ensure
the best and most efficient delivery of police services, MPD must periodically
assess the distribution of workload between the police districts. The last major
realignment of police boundaries was done in 2004.
With increasing business and residential development, and the thriving tourist and entertainment areas throughout the city, workload in the police districts has shifted significantly since the last boundary realignment. In order to equalize workload, provide the highest level of police service to all areas of the city, and ensure the safety of law enforcement officers, in 2011 MPD will realign police boundaries. The plan is based on an evaluation of crime, calls for service, development and road construction plans, community concerns, and other factors.
Q: HOW WILL THIS CHANGE AFFECT THE COMMUNITY?
A: The goal of the boundary realignment is to improve police service to the city.
Except where natural physical boundaries impede efficient travel, the new boundaries
will distribute crime and calls for service among the districts almost equally.
While some police districts are changing more than others, all are undergoing
some change.
In addition, under the new boundaries, the largest PSAs will be reduced in size, with the total number of PSAs increasing by 10 from 46 to 56. Where borders are moved, a top priority will be to ensure that patrol officers remain in the communities that they serve today. In most cases, the same officers that residents have grown familiar with will continue to walk or patrol the same beats. Residents will be able to visit any police district station for regular police service, such as reserving no parking signs.
The change is an organizational one that will provide a more balanced workload across police districts, improved communication, and better managerial oversight of each PSA. All of this means more efficient police services for you, the citizen.
STATE OF WARD 7 ADDRESS NOW AVAILABLE ON-LINE
For those who missed the State of Ward 7 Address, now is your chance to view it. Please click on the following link to hear about the great work that’s being done in Ward 7: Link to the 2011 State of Ward 7 Address
If you have problems viewing the video:
(1)On-Demand Video is presented in Microsoft® Windows Media® format. A Microsoft® Windows Media®Player is required for viewing. The player is available for download here:
Link to Microsoft® Windows Media® Player
(2) You can also view using the freeware program VLC Player. The player is available for download here:
Link to VCL Player
The Council passed the FY12 budget on Wednesday, May 25. Final vote will take place on Tuesday, June 14. Final Committee reports have been released.
FY12 Budget News Link: Budget Website
PUBLIC NOTARIES IN WASHINGTON DC
Public Notaries
Here is the link to find a Public Notary in Washington, DC. Use this web map to find District licensed notary publics from the Office of Notary Commissions and Authentications: Notary Website
Notaries are also listed on the DC gov web site.
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE VILLAGE EAST
Welcome to Pennsylvania Avenue Village East
Village East is a community-based nonprofit organization designed to provide support services and programs to help residents along Pennsylvania Avenue east of the Anacostia River age 50 and over maintain a healthy, independent life style in their own homes as long as they can.
The Village has been established by member of our community who wish to remain in their own homes as they age. Our service area includes Dupont Park, Randle Highlands, Penn Branch, Fort Davis and Hillcrest.
Our Goal
Our aim—with the assistance of proven providers and supported by a service fee—is to help seniors 50 years and over maintain a well-balanced, healthy lifestyle through programs such as:
•Volunteer transportation assistance to and from medical appointments
•Prescription pickup
•Nutrition, health, and medical care information
•Grocery shopping assistance
•Daily telephone contact
•Seminars and small-group discussions
•Social and religious study activities
•Cooking and computer classes*
•Excercise opportunities (walking groups, strength training, etc)*
•Major handyman services/contractors/lawn-care*
•Bridge-building (partnership with youth to provide volunteer opportunities such as reading to seniors, light gardening, etc)
Neighbors helping neighbors by providing helping hands as we age at home is vital to a healthy lifestyle and helps build a strong, friendly, loving community.
*Will cost an additional fee.
The Village is Growing... Join Us!
We—just like our web site—are just getting started. In the months ahead, we look forward to offering more information about the services we plan to facilitate, and will be hosting a survey to learn more about the needs of our community. Be sure to come back soon for news and information.
Click here to take the needs survey: Needs Survey
ClicK here to visit the website: Website
In the mean time, to join our effort or express interest in Village services, please call 202-657-6160 and ask for Ethel Wilson, Stella Hall, Robert Richards, or Jackie Stuckey. Or, e-mail rev.ethelwilson@pavillageeast.org
"rollDC" - NEW WHEELCHAIR-ACCESSIBLE CAB OPTION
New Wheelchair-Accessible Cab Option
Persons using wheelchairs now have access to" rollDC" full service fleet of 20 accessible taxicabs, provided by Royal Cab and the Yellow Cab Company of D.C. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
"rollDC" is a curb-to-curb service for people who use standard-size wheelchairs or scooters and cannot use traditional taxi sedans. The accessible taxis can accommodate up to four passengers in addition to the person using the wheelchair, and rates for the accessible taxi service are the same as those for traditional taxi services in D.C.
Trips may be reserved up to a week in advance.
Scheduling trips can be done online or by phone.
Contact Yellow Cab Company of D.C. at 202-544-1213, www.dcyellowcab.com
or Royal Cab at 202-398-0500, www.dctaxionline.com
The American Dietetics Association offers the following guidelines for eating right with color. When shopping and planning meals, use foods in the color palette below:
Green produce indicates antioxidant potential
and may help promote healthy vision and
reduce cancer risks.
• Fruits: avocado, apples, grapes, honeydew,
kiwi and lime
• Vegetables: artichoke, asparagus, broccoli,
green beans, green peppers and leafy
greens such as spinach
Orange and deep yellow fruits and vegetables
contain nutrients that promote healthy
vision and immunity, and reduce the risk of
some cancers.
• Fruits: apricot, cantaloupe, grapefruit,
mango, papaya, peach and pineapple
• Vegetables: carrots, yellow pepper, yellow
corn and sweet potatoes
Purple and blue options may have antioxidant
and anti-aging benefits and may help with
memory, urinary tract health and reduced cancer
risk.
• Fruits: blackberries, blueberries, plums,
raisins
• Vegetables: eggplant, purple cabbage,
purple-fleshed potato
Red indicates produce that may help maintain
a healthy heart, vision, immunity and may
reduce cancer risks.
• Fruits: cherries, cranberries, pomegranate,
red/pink grape fruit, red grapes and watermelon
• Vegetables: beets, red onions, red peppers,
red potatoes, rhubarb and tomatoes
White, tan and brown foods sometimes
contain nutrients that may promote heart
health and reduce cancer risks.
• Fruits: banana, brown pear, dates and
white peaches
• Vegetables: cauliflower, mushrooms,
onions, parsnips, turnips, white-fleshed potato
and white corn
CANCER PATIENT NAVIGATION SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO NEED HELP
In September 2010, the George Washington Cancer Institute (GWCI) received a $2.4 million grant from the D.C. Cancer Consortium. The grant ensures the implementation of a city-wide Washington D.C. cancer care network. This enables patients to access navigation services to ensure that the diagnostic and treatment phases are coordinated among all caregivers. Patients are provided timely access to all aspects of care. This effort is further aided by a $1.2 million grant from the Pfizer Foundation.
Patient navigation is a new idea in the cancer world. Patient navigators work directly with patients and are available to schedule appointments, coordinate medical care professionals and arrange childcare. They also can arrange translation, transportation and financial services. Navigators further assist patients by providing access to other services and professionals the individual patient needs. In short, it is the navigator's job to help the cancer patient overcome any barrier to timely care. Patient navigation improves outcomes in cancer patients and increases efficiency within the field.
January 19, 2011
To Barbara D. Morgan:
My name is Lisa Schmitt, and I am a Patient Navigator with The George Washington Cancer institute. As a patient navigator, I work with patients to overcome barriers hindering them from completing cancer screenings for example, transportation issues, financial issues, lack of childcare or even mistrust.
Cancer mortality rates in Washington, D.C. are some of the highest in the nation. Currently I am working with a program called CPNN (Citywide Patient Navigator Network) that is comprised of many different hospitals, screening sites, and community sites within the district. Together, we are working to help residents complete screenings and when necessary, help them receive quality treatment.
I would love the opportunity to speak at one of your meetings about the importance of screenings as well as free/low cost screening options available in D.C. Or, I would love to be in one of your newsletters, and let people in Dupont Park know that these free patient navigation services are available for their use.
Please let me know if this would be of interest to your association. I would love to collaborate with you in anyway you see fit. I have enclosed my contact information below.
Sincerely,
Lisa Schmitt
Outreach Screening Navigator
Citywide Patient Navigator Network
The GW Cancer Institute (GWCI)
Warwick Hall, Suite 209
2300 K Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
Phone: 202-994-7329
Fax: 202-994-7328
SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAMS AND WEEKEND HOT MEALS
SENIOR LUNCHEON PROGRAMS
The following centers, funded by the DC Office on Aging, serve nutritious, well-balanced congregate meals at the center daily, or will arrange for meal delivery to a homebound person. Contributions are encouraged. For more information on how you may participate, contact the Lead Agency in your ward or call the DC Office on Aging's Information and Assistance division at (202) 724-5626.
GROUP MEAL CENTERS BY LEAD AGENCY
WARD 7
East of the River Family Strengthening Collaborative
3732 Minnesota Avenue, NE, DC 20019
(202) 397-7300 Fax: (202) 397-7882
WARD 8
Downtown Cluster’s Aging Services
2447 Good Hope Road SE, DC 20020
(202) 610-6103 Fax: (202) 610-6108
WEEKEND HOT MEALS
This center provides congregate meals and other supportive services on weekends to seniors.
Weekend Meal Program
Washington Seniors Wellness Center
3001 Alabama Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20020
Tel: (202) 581-9355
Free Medical Screening Howard University Hospital is offering free colonoscopies to uninsured or underinsured D.C. residents age 50 to 64. For more information, call 202-865-7741.
Transportation Services - The Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service. Provides basic transportation for seniors who cannot access traditional transportation systems. Arrangements are made to transport elderly persons to essential medical appointments, dialysis sessions, appointments with public benefits agencies (Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps, SSI, Social Security) and banking institutions, etc. To use the service, people must contact the Lead Agencies that serve the wards where they live.
Washington Elderly Handicapped Transportation Service
2601 18th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Contact: (202) 715-7649
Call 'N' Ride Transportation Program
Provides a discount door-to-door taxicab transportation service for senior citizens, age 60 and over. Participants contact the Lead Agency serving their ward to obtain coupons for the taxi ride at a reduced cost. Seniors may use the coupons for any transportation purpose. The amount of the discount is based on a sliding fee scale.
Call 'N' Ride Transportation Program
2601 18th Street, NE
Washington, DC 20018
Contact: (202) 715-7652
ARE YOU A HOMEBOUND DISTRICT RESIDENT?
Are You A Homebound District Resident?
Healthy@Home: The Help You Need to Stay Safe and Healthy In Your Home.
If you live in Ward 7 or 8 and have a serious illness or disability, Healthy@ Home will come to your home to offer: a free seasonal flu shot, application for energy assistance (LIHEAP), referrals to food, health care, and related programs, and planning for emergency preparedness.
Healthy@Home is run by Family & Medical Counseling Service, Inc., a non-profit community-based human services and health care agency in Ward 8, in partnership with the District Department of the Environment’s REACH Campaign. Support comes from the DC Department of Health, Community Health Administration.
Questions? Ready to arrange a home visit? Call Family and Medical Counseling Service, Inc. at (202) 889-7900.
The DC ADRC assists the District’s elderly, persons with disabilities, their caregivers, and their families in maximizing independence and improving quality of life by linking people with a range of quality services.
1134 11th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5626
TTY: (202) 724-8925
Citywide: 311
Toll Free: (877) 919-ADRC (2372)
www.adrc.dc.gov
CLEANING FOR A REASON - FREE CLEANING SERVICE FOR WOMEN UNDERGOING CHEMO
If you know any woman currently undergoing Chemo, please pass the word to her that there is a cleaning service that provides FREE housecleaning - 1 time per month for 4 months while she is in treatment. (And according to the website it is not just for breast cancer patients or chemo but active cancer treatment.)
All she has to do is sign up and have her doctor fax a note confirming the treatment. Cleaning for a Reason will have a participating maid service in her zip code area arrange for the service.
LINK TO WEBSITE: CLEANING FOR A REASON
Please pass this information on to bless a woman going through Breast Cancer or other chemo treatment. This organization serves the entire USA and currently has 547 partners to help these women. It’s our job to pass the word and let them know that there are people out there that care. Be a blessing to someone and pass this information along.
NEW FREEDMEN'S CLINIC - HOWARD UNIVERSITY OPENS FREE CLINIC FOR THE UNINSURED
The New Freedmen's Clinic (NFC) is a FREE student-run, attending supervised healthcare initiative which aims to serve the underserved and uninsured residents of Washington, D.C. The clinic project is named after Freedmen's Hospital (1862-1975), the first post-Civil War hospital opened in Washington, DC for newly emancipated Southern slaves. As the largest student-driven community service initiative at Howard University College of Medicine, the New Freedmen's Clinic hopes to reduce health disparities by providing quality healthcare service to the needy and indigent population of our community. Howard University's College of Medicine established its Student-Run Free Clinic in hopes to mobilize its medical students and medical professionals to help underserved and uninsured groups in the Howard University community and beyond.
The New Freedmen's Clinic (NFC) will be open from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Monday.
Initially, the clinic will be for adults only.
Each Monday, four medical students, overseen by two Howard University Hospital physicians, will treat patients by appointment and those referred to them by the hospital’s Emergency Department.
For an appointment, call 202.540-0563.
Services provided - -
Screening Tests - diabetes, cholesterol, HIV/AIDS
Physical Exams
Wellness Check-ups
Non-Urgent Care
Diagnostic Tests
Mental Health Disorders
Substance Abuse
Domestic Violence
Prescription Medications
Social Services
Interpretation Services
Educational Services
Location:
Howard University Towers Bldg
2041 Georgia Ave NW
Suite 1700C
Washington, DC
LINK TO WEBSITE: NEW FREEDMEN'S CLINIC - FREE CLINIC
DC FOOD FINDER - ONLINE MAP OF FOOD RESOURCES
The DC Food Finder is an interactive online map of food resources sponsored by Healthy Affordable Food for All (HAFA), a local coalition of advocates, service providers and local food activists working to increase access to healthy, affordable food in all D.C. neighborhoods.
Healthy Affordable Food for All (HAFA) WEBSITE
In these difficult economic times, we must ensure that residents can stretch their food dollar as far as possible. Please join us to learn how you and your program can be a part of that effort by spreading knowledge of existing food resources.
HAFA is a coalition of advocates, service providers and local food activists working to increase access to healthy, affordable food in all D.C. neighborhoods.
LINK TO THE DC FOOD FINDER:
Spread the word - click the link below to print a flyer - DC FOOD FINDER FLYER
FREE GED TRAINING AT THE MARSHALL HEIGHTS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION
MHCDO offers no cost access to General Equivalency Diploma (GED) preparatory classes.
Many of the individuals who seek employment and other assistance from MHCDO do not possess a high school diploma. These clients are referred to the Meadow Green Community Center where they can take an accelerated prep course and computerized practice tests that will help prepare them for the GED exam. Prior to undertaking the prep course, however, many students elect to take classes to improve their reading and math skills.
Classes are held:
Morning: Monday through Thursday – 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Afternoon: Tuesday through Thursday - 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location:
MHCDO at Meadow Green Courts
3425 A Street, SE
Washington, DC 20019
Orientation:
New Student Orientation Schedule -
Time 9:00 AM
March 15-16, 2012
You must attend both days. Bring your DC Identification and pen and paper.
For additional information visit the website at: Website
Or call 202-396-1200
Applications accepted until further notice.
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES CHECKOUT "GREATER DC CARES"
With over 20 years of experience, Greater DC Cares is the leading and largest coordinator of volunteerism in the region. Greater DC Cares comprehensively mobilizes volunteers and strengthens nonprofits to better impact communities and the key issues in the Greater DC Region.
Greater DC Cares works with a network of more than 750 nonprofits, 24,000 volunteers and a host of corporate and foundation partners working together to positively impact the region.
Greater DC Cares offers all kinds of volunteer opportunities, some of which you may have never considered before: skilled volunteering, serving as a nonprofit board member, building a library or computer lab! We can help you find the perfect fit – one that meets your interests, skills and schedule.
Not only do you make a huge impact by volunteering with GDCC, you also get the added benefits of:
Meeting new people
Getting involved in issues you care about
Networking and strengthening your resume
Making a difference in countless people's lives
For more information call 202-777-4458. Visit the website at: Website
Jackie Mckinney
jmckinney@greaterdccares.org
(202) 777-4459
WEBSITES FOR COLLEGES, CAREER SCHOOLS, SCHOLARSHIPS, FINANCIAL AID, AND MORE
http://www.college-scholarships.com includes comprehensive information on traditional and online colleges, post-secondary career schools, scholarships, financial aid, colleges for women, Christian colleges, scholarship matching data bases, colleges with programs for students with learning disabilities, historically black colleges, an easy GPA calculator, and much, much, more.
Link: Website
_____________________________________________________ http://www.college-admission-profiles.com allows students, parents, and educators to look up individual colleges and universities, and see what is required to be admitted to each. This relatively new site currently has profiles of about 600 colleges, with more added every week.
Link: Website
______________________________________________________ http://www.get-recruited.com allows students of all ages to get "matched" to career schools, traditional colleges, and online colleges which meet their needs and preferences.
Link: Website
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MINORITY WOMEN
Here are some scholarships that are available for our young ladies who want to go to college or may be attending college already. Some of them are labeled MINORITY FEMALES and others are labeled specifically AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALES and LATINA WOMAN.
Scholarships for Minority Women
Actuary Scholarships for Minority Students --http://www.beanactuary.org/
American Chemical Society Scholarships--
http://www.cnetweb.org/american_chemical_society_scholarships.htm
American Geological Institute Minority Geosciences Student Scholarship --http://www.agiweb.org/mpp/index.html
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants --http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/smas.htm
American Political Science Association Minority scholarship list --http://www.apsanet.org/content_11666.cfm
Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program --http://kff.org/about/jordanscholars.cfm
Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation --https://www.coca-colascholars.org/cokeWeb/
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta --http://www.atlcf.org%20%20/GrantsScholarships/Scholarships.aspx
Engineering for Minorities --http://www.nacme.org/
Gates Millennium Scholars --http://www.gmsp.org/(bfnb4u55ixjaak3qoius3wqg)/default.aspx
International Education Financial Aid --http://www.iefa.org/
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (high school seniors pnly)--http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/faq.php
Jack Kent Cook Foundation Graduate Scholars Program --http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/
John L. Carey Accounting Scholarship --http://www.aicpa.org/members/div/career/mini/jlcs.htm
Kaiser Media Internships in Health Reporting --http://kff.org/mediafellows/mediainternships.cfm
LGBT Scholarships --http://www.leaguefoundation.org/
Microsoft Scholarships (for computer related degrees) --http://www.microsoft.com/college/ss_reqs.mspx
Morris K. Udall Undergraduate Scholarship (for
environmental studies) --http://www.udall.gov/
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART
Grant) --http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/NewPrograms.jsp
Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education --http://www.naspa.org/programs/nufp/default.cfm
Students of Color Scholarship --http://www.financialaid4you.com/index.php/home
Unmet Need Scholarship --http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/Unmet_need.html
USA Funds --http://www.usafunds.org/planning/access_to_education_scholarship/index. html
Scholarships for African -American Women
Herbert Lehman Education Fund --http://www.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=35
The Jackie Robinson Foundation (high school seniors
only) --http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/faq.php
Ron Brown Scholarship (high school seniors)--http://www.ronbrown.org/
Black Excel Scholarship Gateways--http://www.blackexcel.org/
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation --http://www.cbcfinc.org/
Dr. James M. Rosin Scholarship --http://www.uncf.org/
Fisk Premedical Summer Institute / Minority Medical Education Program --http://www.uncf.org/
General Mills Technology Scholars Award --http://www.uncf.org/
Law School: MCCA Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program --http://www.uncf.org/
NAACP Earl Warren Shearman and Sterling Law School Scholarship --http://w%20%20ww.naacpldf.org/content.aspx?article=44
NAACP Scholarships: Earl G. Graves Scholarship, Agnes Jones Scholarship,
Lillian and Samuel Sutton Scholarship, Roy Wilkins Scholarship, and the
Hubertus W.V. Williams Scholarship --http://www.naacp.org/advocacy/education
National Association of Black Journalists --http://www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index.php
National Black Police Association --http://www.blackpolice.org/
National Society of Black Engineers Scholarship List --http://national.nsbe.org/Programs/Scholarships/tabid/84/Default.aspx
Sallie Mae Fund American Dream Scholarship --http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/american_dream.html
Siemens Teacher Education Scholarship Program --http://www.uncf.org/
Spieler, Rhea and Louis Scholarship Program --http://www.uncf.org/
UNCF Merck Science Initiative--http://www.uncf.org/Merck/
United Negro College Fund --http://www.uncf.org/forstudents/scholarship.asp
Scholarships for Latina Women
Hispanic Scholarship Fund (also for college
students) --http://www.hsf.net/
Adelante US Education Leadership Fund --
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (Congressional Internship) --http://www.chci.org/
First in My Family Scholarship Program --http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/first_family.html
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement --http://www.hace-usa..org/college.htm
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities --
http://www..hacu.net/hacu/Default_EN.asp/
Hispanic Internship Program--http://www.hnip.net/
La Unidad Latina Foundation --http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/Apply.htm
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund National Association
of Hispanic Journalists --http://www.nahj.org/home/home.shtml
Salvadoran American Leadership and Education Fund --http://www.salef.org/salef/fulfilling.html
State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund --http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos/grants/hispanic.asp
TOP 2011 SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLACK STUDENTS
Top 2011 Scholarships For Black Students:
Go to this website:
For Everything You Need To Know About...
-Student Loans
-Student Credit Cards
-Student Loan Consolidation
-Student Health Insurance
-Choosing Your Major
-Scoring High On PSATs and SATs
-Finding Government Grants
-Writing Government Grants
-Writing A Winning Scholarship Essay
-Buying Affordable Student Laptops
-Attending a Black College or University
-FAFSA Financial Aid
-Finding Summer Jobs
-Writing An Effective Resume
-Travel Discounts For Students
11TH STREET BRIDGE PROJECT ON-THE-JOB AND APPRENTICE PROGRAMS - ONGOING
Subject: Employment Information - 11th Street Bridge Project
Skanska Facchina recognizes the importance of keeping the community informed of all employment opportunities at the 11th Street Bridge Project. I am emailing to notify you that we are searching for qualified individuals to immediately fill openings for the following positions at 11th Street Bridge project in Washington DC.
On the Job and Apprentice programs. See the job description attached:
Your referrals will be greatly appreciated! This is an on-going program.
Thank you,
Nyime J. Brown
Diversity/Community Outreach Coordinator
11th Street Bridge - Design Build Project
Skanska/Facchina, A Joint Venture
1301 M Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Phone:+1 202 484 2330 ext 162
www.skanska.com
FREE SAT PREPARATION - YOU CAN GO TO COLLEGE
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You can beat the SAT. You can go to college.
If you or someone you know has a youth that is preparing to take the SAT test, then checkout the following website that provide "Free" training for the SAT: Free SAT Preparation Weblink
DOWNLOAD DC LIBRARY EBOOKS TO YOUR IPHONE OR ANDROID PHONES
For those of you with Android phones or iPhones, you can now download DC Library eBooks to your devices. Please go to: Download Website
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE SOUTH EAST WHITE HOUSE
The Ministries of the Southeast White House are in dire need of your prayers and assistant. At the present time our numbers are few but we are still committed to delivering quality services and programs to the community.
The Southeast White House has continuously served the southeast district of Washington, D.C. since 1996. It strives to be "a house on a hill for all people” as it works with inner-city youth, local organizations, and national leaders to improve the lives of people.
CLICK ON THIS LINK BELOW TO REVIEW the attached volunteer needs list and consider sharing your gifts and talents to make this a successful season for all.
You may contact any of the following staff members for additional information on our programs and activities.
Tammy Phillips
Karen Tuttle
Tina Henderson
Thank you to all who continually contribute your time, skills, resources, prayers and support to the happenings at the SEWH. We could not adequately serve our community without our wonderful volunteers and sponsors.
Sincerely,
The SEWh Staff
2909 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE | Washington, DC 20020
Phone: 202-575-3337 | Fax: 202-575-2909|
sewhitehouse.org
SUPPORT SERVICES FOR EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND/OR HOUSING
Federal City Recovery Services
6101 Dix Street, NE, Washington, D.C.,202 450-4906
!!! ATTENTION!!!
ALL men and women residents in the District of Columbia are invited to register for FREE Support Services that will assist in removing any and all barriers that prevent them from employment, training and/or housing
Some of the services offered are:
Intake dates are done from 9:30 until 1:00pm Mon.-Fri.
Please contact Ms. Underwood/Ms. Adams (202) 450-4906 or Ms.Williams (202) 557-0069 if you have any questions.
ALPHA LEADERSHIP PROJECT LOOKING FOR MALE MENTORS TO WORK WITH YOUNG MALE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Hello All,
My name is Alisha Felder and I work for an organization called the District of Columbia College Access Program(DC-CAP). The District of Columbia College Access Program (DC-CAP), a non-profit organization funded by Washington-area companies and foundations, encourages and enables DC public high school students to enter and graduate from college. With corporate and foundation support, DC-CAP provides assistance to those students who might otherwise never have the opportunity to attend and graduate from college by providing the following:
Individual and group counseling
All DC public high school students are eligible for DC-CAP assistance and support. The program, located in the heart of the District, also places onsite advisors throughout the city's school system to provide on-going counseling with regard to the importance of higher education as well as financial aid information.
DC-CAP will work with DC public high school graduates for up to five years after high school graduation to make sure they are able to complete their college education. Each year, DC-CAP College Retention Advisors will assess the student's academic progress and financial resources, then help them plan (academically and financially) for their next year of college.
The Alpha Leadership Project(ALP) is a program that focuses on the engagement of young male students in several DC Public High Schools. We provide each young male with a MALE mentor. ALP currently operates in five(5) DC Public High Schools. The schools are Dunbar, Coolidge, Wilson, Roosevelt, and Spingarn. The Project Director, Mr. Nelson would like to have a meeting with you regarding the Program’s mission and goals.
If you are interested in becoming a mentor or if you know someone who would like to be a Mentor, please fill out the attached application and fax it to the number below. I have also attached a fact sheet about our organization. You may email me back here, or call me on the numbers below to schedule a date and time.
Click here for the ALP Factsheet: "ALP FACTSHEET"
Click here for the ALP Application:"ALP APPLICATION"
Sincerely,
OFFICE OF AGING SENIOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Employment/Volunteer
SeniorWorks II is a structured internship program for District seniors seeking short-term volunteer opportunities and assignments working in public and private agencies, sponsored by the DC Office on Aging. Part-time volunteer internship assignments are generally limited to three months or less, with a small stipend provided to defray the intern/volunteer's travel and other workplace expenses.
Older Workers Employment and Training Program
DC Office On Aging
Contact:
FREE IT TRAINING FOR 18-24 YEAR OLDS
Ages 18-24 Free IT Training
Free IT Training for 18-24 year olds who live in the DC, MD, or VA. If you know any one with a high school diploma or a GED who are between the ages of 18-24 yrs old and have an interest in IT. Refer them to this site: Website
To learn more about this free program. This program asks for a 1 year commitment between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. They provide the student with a stipend and after six months, internships at companies such as Freddie Mac and AOL to name a few.
About Year Up
Year Up is a one-year, intensive training program that provides urban young adults 18-24, with a unique combination of technical and professional skills, college credits, an educational stipend and corporate apprenticeship.
Our success is our graduates -- enabling them to move on to full-time employment and higher education. Year Up is about providing opportunities for urban young adults to demonstrate their true potential.
We have achieved excellent results to date:
CONTACT US
THE BUSINESS SERVICES GROUP
ONE TEAM ONE GOAL: MARKETING TO THE COMMUNITY
On behalf of the D.C. Department of Employment Services - Business Services Group (BSG) we would appreciate your assistance in posting and sharing with members of your community.
To obtain web information for employers, and job seekers on career opportunities, training, education, testing, assessment, and other career tools, visit DOES Virtual OneStop (VOS) website address: Website
THE EDU, INC. - APPLY TO 35 BLACK COLLEGES AT ONE TIME
GET EDUcated!
The EDU, Inc. Common Black College Application allows students to apply to thirty five black colleges at once and pay a one time fee of only $35.
The use of the EDU, Inc. Online Application increases educational options by allowing students to receive acceptance letters, financial aid packages, and scholarship offers from several different colleges. To date, over 80,000 students have used the services provided by EDU, Inc.
LINK TO WEBSITE: EDU, Inc. COMMON BLACK COLLEGE APPLICATION
Experience Corps/DC seeks new volunteers 55 and older to work one-on-one with children in DC elementary schools during this school year. Volunteers are needed to tutor first, second and third graders in reading five hours a week during the school day. Some volunteers also provide classroom assistance and receive a small stipend. No teaching experience is needed; just the belief that children are our future. Training and supervision are provided.
For more information please contact:
VACANT LOTS - Vacant lots often attract illegal dumping, which attracts rats and mosquitoes, if standing water is present. Children playing on these lots also can be injured. DPW works with other government agencies to keep these properties clear of weeds and trash. If you see a vacant lot in need of clearing, please call the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311. Property owners usually are given two weeks to resolve a problem after they receive notice. If action is not taken, DPW will clean the site and bill the property owner for the work.
ILLEGAL DUMPING - Washington, DC has a no tolerance position toward illegal dumping and urges residents to help spread the word. DPW, in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department, is offering a reward of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of each illegal dumper.
SWEEP inspectors patrol their assigned areas daily on the lookout for sanitation violations, such as illegal dumping.
If you spot trash or piles of debris that are not in proper containers (or they are set out in an otherwise unsanitary manner), not at a proper point of collection, or on a vacant lot or public property, please call the Mayor’s Citywide Call Center at 311 and provide the following information:
•The location (street, alley, vacant lot, etc. with an address, if possible) of the dumping.
A DPW SWEEP inspector will investigate the dumping and make arrangements for clean-up.
District Grass and Weed Regulations
District regulations prohibit property owners (commercial and residential) from allowing grass and weeds on their premises to grow more than 10 inches in height. Failing to adhere to the rule could lead to fines of more than $500. Between May 1 and October 31, DCRA can immediately mow properties and issues fines.
DCRA will be hanging "door knocker" reminders at properties where the grass height is getting close to the threshhold to try to encourage voluntary compliance before the city has to intervene.
Tall grass can trigger respiratory problems like asthma and allergies in District residents and rats and other vermin are also drawn to the over-growth. This holds serious public health implications.
DCRA regulates several types of excessive vegetative growth including: kudzu, poison ivy, oak and sumac, plants with obnoxious odors, weeds, grasses causing hay fever, and any weed growth that creates a breeding place for mosquitoes. Regulations require that these weeds be cut after no more than seven days of growth.
Weeds may be defined as any vegetation at any state of maturity that:
* Exceeds more than 10 inches in height, is untended, or creates a dense area of shrubbery that is a detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the public;
Failure to comply with a Notice of Violation during the growing season may result in DCRA cleaning the property and billing the owner for cost of the cleanup. Residents should report suspected violations to DCRA at (202) 442-9557 (choose option 6).
Residents can also send Tweets to @dcra - include photos if you'd like - of properties with grass and/or weeds exceeding 10 inches. Please try to get exact address before making a complaint.
Report a Vacant Property - The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has exclusive authority to identify, register and classify vacant buildings. DCRA regularly monitors the District's more than 185,000 properties and investigates complaints from residents and referrals from other agencies and organizations. Below is a brief summary of the program, but we encourage everyone to ready the complete guide to ensure compliance with the new regulations.
In determining whether a building is vacant, DCRA must consider whether the building has:
•low or no utilities usage;
An owner of a vacant building must register the building with DCRA within 30 days after it becomes vacant. In situations where a property owner fails to register a building and DCRA receives a complaint about the building being vacant, a DCRA inspector will visit the property twice within a 45-day period to make a determination of vacancy. Once the vacancy determination has been made, DCRA mails a registration notice to the vacant building’s owner of record, as listed in the OTR real property tax records.
If you believe a property is vacant is would like to report it to the Office of Vacant Property (OVP), please call 311.
Customers are encouraged to call (202) 442-4332 for an update on the property's status or email vacantproperty@dc.gov.
For more information about Vacant Lots Click Here: DCRA Vacant Lots Website
To view the Vacant Property Compliance Guide for 2011 Click Here: Compliance Guide 2011
RIVERSMART HOMES PROGRAM - CURRENTLY SEEKING PARTICIPANTS
The District Department of the Environment has launched a new program for District
residents called Riversmart Homes. This program offerS incentives to homeowners
interested in reducing stormwater pollution from their properties. Homeowners receive
up to $1,200 to adopt one or more of the following landscape enhancements:
Shade Trees
The program provides the contractors to do the work. For more information about the
DDOE's RiverSmart Homes program contact:
Jenny Guillaume
Documents:
River Smart Homes Program Overview
Flyer
RiverSmart Homes Frequently Asked Questions
On Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Councilmember Alexander cohosted
a meeting with DC Water General Manager
George Hawkins to discuss the pressing issues
in Ward 7. Residents came out in great numbers
to express their concerns about the quality
of water and customer service that DC
Water provides. Hawkins assured the community
that he would look into the matters that
were brought up during the meeting. Residents
were also advised to take advantage of the free
water testing kits if they believed their drinking water
was not safe.
In order to receive a free water testing kit, one
can contact Customer Service at (202) 354-3600 . The agency will deliver a kit to you within three to five business days and explain the process of collecting several water samples to test your water.
DC ENERGY STAR APPLIANCE REBATE
Green Energy DC: ENERGY STAR Appliance Rebates
Appliance rebates for ENERGY STAR® refrigerators, washers, dishwashers, water heaters, furnaces and boilers are coming soon. The District Department of the Environment (DDOE) will offer rebates to assist residents with replacing inefficient appliances with selected electric and gas ENERGY STAR® appliances. The program will start on October 25, 2010 and will continue as long as funds remain available. As a Federal requirement, purchases made prior to the program start date will not be eligible for rebates.
Program Contact:
If you have questions or would like additional information about the District's ENERGY STAR® appliance rebate program, send an email to: olayinka.kolawole@dc.gov
Or visit the website at:
Energy Star Appliance Rebate Website
CASEY TREE REBATES - INCREASED TO $100.00 FOR LARGE TREES
Tree Rebate increased for large canopy trees
Casey Trees has enhanced its Tree Rebate program and will now offer rebates up to $100 per tree to individuals who plant large canopy trees on private property in the District. Seven genus and 27 species — mostly native hickories and oaks — qualify for the increased rebate. Rebates of up to $50 per tree will continue to be available for small and medium canopy trees.
“By offering an increased rebate amount, we hope to incentivize residents and business owners to plant more large-canopy trees because they provide greater environmental benefits,” said Jim Woodworth, Director of Tree Planting.
The program, funded by the District Department of the Environment provides rebates to individuals who purchase and plant a tree in D.C. Rebate requests must be accompanied by a completed coupon pledging to water and care for the tree for a minimum of two years and the tree purchase receipt.
Under the new enhancements, individuals will be able to submit a rebate request for trees planted on nonresidential property in the District. Trees must continue to be planted on private property and not on public property such as in street tree boxes, triangle parks or traffic circles. The maximum of three trees per property has also been eliminated.
Invasive species and ash trees should not be planted and do not qualify for the rebate. Dwarf trees and shrubs are also ineligible. Additional information, including complete program guidelines, a full tree selection list and participating nurseries, and printable Tree Rebate coupons are available online at:
Visit the website at: CASEY TREE WEBSITE
CASEY TREE REBATES - $50.00 PER SMALL AND MEDIIM TREES
Trees provide extraordinary environmental and community benefits. They provide cooling shade, increase property values, filter harmful pollutants from the air, reduce stormwater runoff, and add beauty to neighborhoods.
And because of these benefits, Casey Trees and the District Department of the Environment (DDOE) have partnered to offer a rebate of up to $50.00 per tree* to individuals who plant trees on residential property in the District.
To qualify for a $50.00 tree rebate:
Purchase and plant a non-invasive tree on a residential property in the District. Click here for a list of trees that do well in DC: Invasive tree List
Complete a tree rebate voucher pledging to water and care for the tree for a minimum of two years.
Mail, fax, or email your rebate application and tree purchase receipt (original or photocopy) to:
M:1123 11th St. NW,
Washington, DC 20001
F: 202.833.4092
E: jwoodworth@caseytrees.org
Receive a rebate check up to $50.00 per tree*
Optional. Pick up a free Ooze Tube® watering bag for your tree from Casey Trees' office between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. M-F.
Visit the website at: CASEY TREE WEBSITE
Download Tree Rebate form - CASEY TREE REBATE FORM
Please note:
*Three rebates per property. Each tree must be accompanied by its own rebate form.
Invasive tree species - Norway Maple, Tree of Heaven, Mimosa, Bradford Pear, Sawtooth Oak and Siberian elm - and the Ash tree, the later due to the imminent arrival of the emerald ash borer in the District, should NOT be planted and do NOT qualify for a Tree Rebate.
Funding Available to Ensure Homes are Lead Safe
DHCD’s Lead Safe Washington Program provides grant funds to eligible single and multi-family owners whose properties have lead-based paint hazards. DHCD will work with the property owner to remediate the lead hazards so that the property is lead-safe.
For more information:
DCHCD Lead Safe Website
Or call (202) 442-7279 for more information on the Lead Safe Washington.
Home fire safety inspections are available by appointment. These home inspections are conducted as a courtesy of the DC Fire and Emergency Medical Services (FEMS) Department's Firefighting Division.
They will look for overloaded outlets, working smoke detectors, unobstructed exit routes from your home, and good visibility from the street. A copy of the inspection findings will be given to the resident along with suggestions. A follow-up appointment may also be requested.
Our goal in providing this service is to make sure that your home is as free of fire hazards as possible. Call (202) 673-3331 for an appointment.
GET FREE SMOKE DETECTORS FOR YOUR HOME
The A’sia Sutton Smoke Alarm Giveaway and Installation Program is a DC Fire and EMS Department District-wide initiative to ensure that all District of Columbia homes have working smoke alarms. We are convinced that working smoke alarms are the single most important appliance in the home because they have been proven to save lives.
Statistics shows that most fire fatalities occur in homes where either no smoke alarms were present or those that were present, did not operate properly. In 2009 alone, the District lost 19 residents due to home fires. Statistics show that working smoke alarms in homes can substantially reduce the risk of fire death in residential fires.
The requirements for receiving a smoke alarm are:
Smoke alarms may be requested by calling 202.727.1600.
Or residents can also request a smoke alarm online using the Smoke Alarm Request Form: Smoke Alarm Request Form
The District Department of the Environment is offering free radon test kits and window decals for residents.
Residents who have tested their homes for radon with results below EPA's action guideline will received a "PASSED" radon window decal.
DDOE hopes that these window decals will encourage residents to test their homes for radon. The National Academy of Science estimates that radon causes between 15,000 and 22,000 lung cancer deaths each year in the United States, and that 12 percent of all lung cancer deaths are linked to radon.
To receive your free radon test kit, call the Radon Hotline at (202) 535-2302 or sign up online at:
DDOE Radon Link
The only way to know is to test, so test your home for radon today.
The District Depart of the Environment has opened the application
process for its Renewable Energy Grants Program, beginning February 23,
2009.
The DC Energy Office has begun to take applications from DC consumers
seeking assistance in funding major energy efficiency projects such as
the installation of photovoltaic (solar) and wind turbine electric systems.
For more information and applications for each of the renewable energy
programs, please visit the “Green DC” website:
Renewable Energy Programs for Residents
NEED HELP WITH YOUR MORTGAGE - FEDERAL HOME SAVE PROGRAM FOR DISTRICT RESIDENTS
The Housing Finance Agency(HFA) received $20 million from the Treasury (left over TARP Bank bailout funds) and created a program that will pay 100% of the qualified homeowner's mortgage. This new program, which launches in Wards 5,7 and 8 on January 18, 2011 and citywide on April 12, 2011 and projected to end in 2015 will provide:
1) a one-time payment of up to three months for residents that are mortgage delinquent
2) Pay up to 15 months of mortgage payment including PITI, home owner dues
3) a one-time payment of up to six months of mortgage delinquency in order to allow the homeowner to catch up on their mortgage.
The funds will be paid directly to the mortgage service provider and not given to the homeowner.
The borrower must be a District resident on the deed and mortgage. If two people are on the deed and mortgage and one is unemployed, the family still qualifies for the program. The borrower must either be receiving unemployment through DOES or have recently drawn unemployment through DOES. The unemployment can be from DC, MD, VA or other states. The borrower must also be actively seeking employment. Currently unemployment is for 99 weeks and the payment from this program will assist during that period. If the unemployment benefits end during the 15 month period, the mortgage payments will continue. However, the homeowner cannot be in foreclosure or actively in bankruptcy.
The loan will be non-recourse and forgiven over five years. The loan amount will be reduced over the five year period at 20% per year. If during the five year period the property is either sold or refinanced, the loan must be repaid.
In order to apply, homeowners must go through one of five pre-selected housing counseling agencies that are funded through HFA. Please visit the HFA Website for further questions and more details:
HFA Website
FREE HOME ENERGY AUDITS AVAILABLE TO DC RESIDENTS
The District Government wants to help you save money on your energy bills and help reduce your home's contribution to climate change. If you're a District homeowner and have a townhouse, rowhouse or single-family home of 4,000 square feet or less, you are eligible for a free home energy audit from the District Department of the Environment (DDOE).
Once we schedule your audit, a trained energy professional will come to your home and measure energy characteristics such as: insulation levels, window efficiency, wall-to-wall ratios, the heating and cooling system efficiency, the solar orientation of the home, and the water heating system. Diagnostic testing, which may include a blower door for air leakage and duct leakage testing, is often part of the process.
You'll receive a home energy rating, from one to five stars, and a list of specific and inexpensive recommendations to make your home more energy-efficient.
Sign up today at this website:
Energy Audit Website
Or call (202) 673-6700.
District residency and homeownership are the only program eligibility requirements.
REVISED WELLNESS PROGRAM SCHEDULE AT DC RECREATION CENTERS
MyHealthyDC.com - Helping Washingtonians get healthy. Join our Wellness Program. Located at numerous locations around the Washington Metropolitan area including: Everlasting Life Wellness Center & Vegan Cafe, Turkey Thicket Recreation Center in NE Washington DC, Hillcrest Recreation Center in S.E., Emery Recreation Center, Lamond Recreation Center in N.W., and other locations.
Our goal is a healthier, happier, community through our Step up to Strength Vitality and Wellness Programs and the daily frontline treatment of illness by our dedicated Health Care Provider’s.
MyHealthyDC.com is dedicated toward helping DC Residents get healthy with our Wellness program.
• General Medicine
The Program Includes:
Give Your Health 45 minutes a day to:
All Fitness Classes at No cost to you* All fees billed to available insurance
Classes Must have 10 Registered persons to proceed
See also this link for additional information:
Link for My Health DC Wellness Program
Register now and join the Fun!
Visit this site for Fit and Fun Class Schedules: Schedules
SAFETY TIPS FROM THE METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
SAFETY TIPS ON THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS:
Guarding Against Robbery and Assault
Personal Safety in Your Vehicle
Protecting Your Private Information
Pedestrian Protection Bus Safety Law
On Wednesday October 15th Mayor Adrian Fenty, the Metropolitan Police Department, the Office of Unified Command and the Homeland Security Emergency Management Agency announced the launch of DC Police Alert. This service will utilize the existing Alert DC system (https://textalert.ema.dc.gov) to quickly notify businesses and residents about crimes in their neighborhood. MPD has certain criteria for sending a Police Alert. Alerts will only be sent:
1. To specific Police Districts or other areas designated Police Service Areas (PSAs)
2. Regarding certain types of crimes. The program will start with Robberies only and then expand to include other types of crime. You will be advised of any future changes to the program.
3. The alerts will only be sent when the MPD has specific, actionable information and believes public assistance could help solve the crime. Actionable information could include a lookout for a specific suspect with descriptors such as height, weight, gender, clothing or a specific vehicle description such as make, model, color or tag number.
When a user registers for DC Police Alert they can enter addresses such as home and work. Then, when a qualifying incident occurs in the area, MPD will send a DC Police Alert message informing users about what has happened and giving instructions about what to do. Please do not call 911 for updates regarding the crime, only call if you have relevant information regarding the information sought by MPD. Users can receive alerts on e-mail, cell phone, pager or Blackberry and wireless PDA.
To participate in DC Police Alert please follow these instructions:
1. Click the following link and register for Alert DC:
DC Police Alert Link
Documents:
DC Police Alert Flyer
SEWH Administrator
202-575-3337
Tammyphillips@bellsouth.net
Volunteer Mentoring
202-575-3337
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SEDC Partners
People’s House
202-581-0800
sedcpartners@gmail.com
316 F St NE, Washington, D.C. 20002, 202 548-2505
• Individualized Case Management
• Employment Training and Certification
• Various Counseling Services
• Job Training and Placement
• and MUCH, MUCH MORE
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• Transportation Assistance
• Recovery Support
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Alisha D. Felder
Administrative Coordinator
Alpha Leadership Project
District of Columbia College Access Program
1029 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 400
Washington DC, 20005
Phone (202) 783 - 2716 Direct Dial
Phone (202) 783 -7933 Main Line
Mobile (202) 297-1618
Email: alisha.felder@dccap.org
Website: www.dccap.org
SeniorWorks II
The program provides employment and training opportunities for District residents 55 years of age and older. Services emphasize the development of employment and training opportunities through job search assistance workshops, on-the-job training, job development, and placement and classroom skills training. The Office is an active one-stop partner in the District of Columbia Workforce initiative.
One Judiciary Square
441 Fourth Street, NW
Ninth Floor - South Room 950
Washington, DC 20001
Tel: (202) 724-3662
Fax: (202) 724-4979
100% placement of qualified students into apprenticeships
83% student retention
90% of apprentices meet or exceed
apprenticeship partner expectations
87% of graduates placed in full or
part-time positions within 4 months of graduation
$15/hr average wage at placement
Address:
Year Up, National Capital Region
1560 Wilson Blvd., Suite 350
Arlington, VA 22209
Phone and Fax:
Phone: 703-312-9327
Fax: 703-312-7986
Deborah Stiller
Project Director
Experience Corps
Phone: 202-478-6194
dstiller@experiencecorps.org
•Make, model and license tag number of the vehicle used to carry the item(s) to the site.
•Time and date when the dumping occurred.
•What kind of materials were dumped.
* Creates a harbor (including hiding places for persons), or provides a place to conceal refuse or trash, regardless of height;
* Develops into deposits, or accumulation of, refuse or trash;
* Harbors rodents and vermin or provides a refuge for snakes, rats or other rodents;
* Creates an unpleasant or noxious odor;
* Constitutes a fire hazard; or
* Contains grass or weeds that are dead and diseased.
•an accumulation of mail;
•a lack of furniture or window coverings;
•open accessibility;
•deferred maintenance, including loose or falling gutters, severe paint chipping, or overgrown grass;
•been the subject of neighbor complaints about the property; and
•been boarded up.
Above Ground Cisterns/Rain Barrels
Permeable/Porous Pavers
Rain Gardens
Bayscaping
jennifer.guillaume@dc.gov
District Department of the Environment
Watershed Protection Division
202-535-2252
• You must live in the District of Columbia and show proof of residency.
• You must be a homeowner and living in that home (not rental property).
• The Department will install Smoke Alarm.
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