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From: Councilmember Vincent C. Gray <ttate@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, Jun 17, 2022 at 4:45 PM
Subject: Happy Juneteenth | Grocery Anchor Identified for Capitol Gateway |
Two Cross-river ANCs for Ward 7
To: Citizens Association <info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Happy Juneteenth | Grocery Anchor Identified for Capitol Gateway | Two
Cross-river ANCs for Ward 7
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Dear Neighbors,
Many may be aware, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United
States. The movement calling for making Juneteenth a federal holiday
recently grew in popularity since protests against police brutality and
racial injustice started over the last few summers throughout the U.S.
In September of 2020 and again during African American History Month last
year, I introduced the "Juneteenth Day Amendment Act" to make Juneteenth a
legal holiday in the District of Columbia. Subsequently, on June 17, 2021,
Congress passed legislation making “Juneteenth National Independence Day,
June 19” a federal legal public holiday, and a mayor’s order followed
designating June 19th as a legal public holiday in the District. Recently,
the Council passed a bill of technical updates that put “Juneteenth
National Independence Day” officially in the DC Code, in keeping with the
legislation I introduced.
As we approach this weekend to celebrate and honor our heritage and
history, I am honored to have introduced and passed a bill which helped to
make this historical commemoration an official holiday. Happy Juneteenth!
As the chairperson of the Committee on Health, this past Tuesday I put
forth another very important piece of legislation that will increase equity
in healthcare careers particularly for those with economic barriers.
During one of the last sessions before the Council breaks for recess, I
moved the “High Need Healthcare Career Scholarship and Health Professional
Loan Repayment Program Resolution of 2022”. This resolution seeks to
tackle the highly critical need to address economic barriers for
individuals interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. With the passing
of this emergency legislation, we will be able to help reduce the workforce
shortage for nurses, and high-need healthcare professionals in the District.
There is also an immediate need to encourage more dentists, mental health
providers and physicians, particularly those who specialize in areas such
as oncology, neurology, and obstetrics/gynecology, to work in Wards 7 and 8
which are medically underserved communities. The Mayor’s Commission on
Healthcare Systems Transformation composed of many key healthcare leaders
examined challenges resulting in health inequities and found that more
residents would fill these positions if they could afford the training.
Removing economic barriers many medical professionals face with mounting
educational debt will incentivize them to practice in the medically
underserved areas, namely Wards 7 and 8.
I am pleased that the combination of both the scholarship and expanding the
loan repayment program will help attract more high-need healthcare
professionals to serve patients in medically underserved areas and create
better health outcomes for Ward 7 and District residents.
*Another Step Forward in Ward 7 for Capitol Gateway!*
Earlier this year, we set in motion a significant breakthrough for the
long-stalled development of Capitol Gateway when I worked with my Council
colleagues to pass emergency legislation that put us on the fast track to
open another new grocery store in Ward 7. In February, the Council
unanimously approved emergency legislation to authorize the Mayor to use
eminent domain to acquire and control the site known as Capitol Gateway in
order to bring a new full-service grocery store, neighborhood serving
retail and other amenities to the ward. As such, I was pleased to join the
Mayor, the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED), Ward
7 leaders and District residents as we announced the next steps that will
be taken to acquire the Capitol Gateway Marketplace which will be located
at the intersection of East Capitol and 58th Streets, NE.
I am thrilled that we continue to make progress in eliminating food deserts
and bringing food equity to Ward 7 residents with the announcement of the
District signing a letter of intent with Giant Foods to open a
55,000-square-foot store at the Capitol Gateway Marketplace. This is a
huge win for Ward 7 residents who live with far fewer grocery and shopping
options than residents who live further west, in other parts of the
District.
With the new grocery stores that are planned for Skyland and Northeast
Heights, and the FY23 budget action that allocated an additional $23.6
million to help bring this full-service grocery store to the Capitol
Gateway site, Ward 7 will now have three new full-service grocery stores!
*Ward 7 ANC Redistricting Update:*
*Ward 7 Now Has Two Cross-river ANCs!*
I am pleased that the Council voted to bring to fruition the Ward 7 Task
Forces' vision of having two cross-river ANCs and a SMD for the D.C. Jail
in Ward 7. I continue to remain confident in what we were able to achieve
with setting boundaries in a manner that promotes unity and collaboration
for years to come for our new Ward 7.
Below is the final map of Ward 7 ANC/SMD boundaries approved by the
Council, except the map does not reflect one small change in ANC 7B.
*It's Voting Time!*
*How to Vote in the 2022 Primary Election*
Election day in the District is Tuesday, June 21st and there are many ways
to vote, even prior to election day! I encourage everyone to get out and
VOTE!
Below is information from the DC Board of Elections
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to
help respond to common questions about how to register to vote, early
voting and casting your ballot, important dates, and relevant contact
information for the Board of Elections.
*Important Messages** for Voters*
1. There’s still time to *register to vote
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Register in person at any Vote Center during Early Voting (June 10-19) or
on Election Day (June 21). Voter registration and proof of address
requirements are here
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2. *Check your voter registration status
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make sure you receive your mail-in ballot at the correct address.
3. You *don’t need to request a ballot* for the Primary Election, but
you can change the address where you want it sent
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The Board is mailing all registered voters a ballot with a pre-paid return
envelope. *Follow the instructions included with your ballot.*
4. *#VoteSafe by making a plan.* Voters should consult the Board of
Elections’ map
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to
find Vote Centers and Ballot Drop Boxes near them.
5. *Vote early* in one of four ways:
1. Return your ballot quickly by mail – no postage required. Leave
plenty of time for your ballot to reach the Board. *Ballots must be
postmarked on or before Election Day (June 21), and they must be
received **by
the Board no later than June 28.*
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across
the District until 8 p.m. on Election Day
3. Drop off your ballot at any Vote Center from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
during “Election Week”
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(June
10-19) and from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Election Day (June 21)
4. Vote early in person at any Vote Center during “Election Week” (June
10-19) from 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Early Voting Vote Center Locations.
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5. If you choose to vote in person on Election Day, plan ahead! Bring
water, snacks, and a mask, and dress comfortably. The polls will be open
from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. Vote Center Locations on Election Day.
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*Important Dates** to Remember*
- *June 10-19*:
- Early voting during “Election Week”. Polls are open 8:30 a.m. to 7
p.m. Early Voting Vote Center Locations
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- *June 21*:
- Election Day! Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Election Day Vote
Center Locations
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- *June 28:*
- Deadline for the Board of Elections to receive ballots that are
returned by mail.
*FAQs for **returning citizens
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*General FAQs*
*What if I receive someone else’s ballot?* Mark the outer envelope as
“Return to Sender.” *Don’t destroy another person’s mail*.
*What if I receive my mail-in ballot, but I want to vote in person? *Bring
your ballot with you, or you can simply destroy your own mailed ballot.
*How will I be able to track my mail-in ballot?* Voters may sign up to use
Ballot Trax to track their ballot. Once registered, voters will receive
text messages and emails about their ballot status. Information about how
to sign up for Ballot Trax is provided in the envelope along with the
mailed ballot. If a voter does not have access to email or text messages,
the voter can call the Board of Elections for tracking information.
*What if I’m concerned about voting by mail, but don’t want to vote in
person due to COVID risks?* Bring your ballot to a secure Ballot Drop Box
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Beginning on May 27, dozens of Ballot Drop Boxes will be located around the
city. They are secure and modeled after many states and jurisdictions that
have used Ballot Drop Boxes safely and securely for years. Ballots will be
collected at least twice a day by the Board of Elections’ staff. This will
be the quickest and easiest way to return your ballot if you prefer not to
mail your ballot and want to avoid voting in person.
*How many Vote Centers will be open? *The Board will be opening 40 Vote
Centers for Early Voting and 90 Vote Centers for Election Day. *Voters can
vote at* *any* *Vote Center** in the District*.
*Do I have to vote in my Ward or at a particular Vote Center?* No. *Voters
can vote at* *any* *Vote Center during Election Week or on Election Day*,
regardless of where they live. If you are going to vote in-person, check
the Board of Elections’ map and make a plan about what location works best
for you.
*Do I need to bring ID with me to the polls? *Registered voters do not need
to present proof of residence to vote. If you will be registering during
the Early Voting period or on Election Day, you will need to provide proof
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in
order to register and vote. If you are a first-time voter who registered by
mail and did not provide proof of residence when registering, you will need
to show proof of residence in order to cast a live (regular) ballot.
*Contact Information*
Over the next several weeks and during Election Week, please reach out to
the Board of Elections first with any time-sensitive constituent concerns,
but we’re happy to elevate the issue. Please send oversight-related issues
our way, even if it’s just an FYI, so we can ensure the Board responds and
monitor any trends. If you or any of your constituents experience
(non-campaign related) issues on Election Day, please:
- First, consult this email and the Board’s website
- Second, for immediate issues, call the Board of Elections at
202-727-2525
- Third, contact me, Sonia Weil, at sweil@xxxxxxxxxxxx or on our main
office line at 202-724-8072.
*COVID-19 Update*
Currently, there are 134,623 confirmed cases of Coronavirus in the
District, and tragically 1,319 deaths caused by COVID-19. African Americans
still account for 75% of COVID-19 deaths in Washington, DC compared to
about 46% of population. *As we have seen with the spike in COVID-19 cases
due to the highly contagious Omicron variant, it is advised that **r**egardless
of **y**our **vaccination status to continue to wear your face coverings
and practice social distancing while out in public or indoors*.
*Get Vaccinated and Boosted!*
*DC Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations Vaccine Exchange Program!*
DC faith and community-based organizations are now able to schedule vaccine
clinics for DC residents through the District's Vaccine Exchange Program!
DC Health and the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) recently
announced the launch of a new program that connects District organizations,
including faith-based and community-based organizations as well as District
employers, with vaccine providers that can assist with providing COVID-19
vaccinations to large groups in the community or workplace.
Through the Vaccine Exchange Program, organizations are now able to submit
requests for a vaccine clinic and vaccine providers are able to accept
those requests and schedule clinics.
The Vaccine Exchange Program, clinics can accommodate groups of individuals
from community groups, employers or groups of individuals. The clinics can
take place indoors or outdoors. Vaccine clinic operations generally require
use of three distinct spaces for the following functions: check-in, vaccine
administration, and post-vaccination observation. All spaces must allow for
social distancing to be maintained.
Organizations interested in offering a vaccination clinic can submit a
request here
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User guides for the portals are available for organizations and vaccine
providers.
Ward 7 and District residents can now access vaccinations, booster shots,
take-home rapid tests and the new self-administered PCR test — all in one
place! For more information visit: http://coronavirus.dc.gov/covidcenters
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Here is today's COVID Center schedule:
*ANSWER THE CALL!*
Tracking and contact tracing are very important parts of the District’s
strategy to eliminate the community spread of COVID-19. The District
contact tracers report to Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, Director of DC Health (the
Department of Health). Contact tracing allows the District to contact
persons who have been exposed to a COVID-positive individual. Fast and
effective contact tracing is important for controlling the spread of the
virus and will need to be part of any strategy for decreasing community
spread and school reopening. Dr. Nesbitt indicated that the District is
having difficulty convincing COVID-positive persons to be forthcoming,
confidentially sharing about all of the individuals with whom they have
been in contact. We must work at conveying the message that contact
tracing is not about embarrassing or stigmatizing a person, but instead, is
about keeping the community safe while remaining anonymous.
*FREE MEALS & GROCERY DISTRIBUTION SITES *
*SERVICES FOR SENIORS*
*SUPPORT FOR WOMEN, FAMIL**IES*
* AND CHILDREN SNAP 2022 UPDATE!*
District Direct is the District’s new online and mobile application for
public benefits! District Direct allows residents to apply,
renew/recertify, and manage food, cash, and medical benefits. District
Direct
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is free and available in the Google Play
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stores. Go to districtdirect.dc.gov
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for more information.
*ALERT! CHANGES TO UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS*
*COMMUNITY NEWS *
Ward 7, we are still here working for you. If you or someone you know is
in need of assistance, please contact a member of my constituent services
team:
*Dexter L. Humphrey – Director of Constituent Services Email:
dhumphrey@xxxxxxxxxxxx <dhumphrey@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Cell: (202) 704-4304 *
Dexter comes with more than a decade of service to the residents of Ward
7. Raised in the Penn Branch neighborhood, Dexter always wanted to be
involved with helping his community. He attended North Carolina A&T State
University to study Political Science in order to learn the insides of
politics. After graduating, Dexter did just that by running for Ward 7 City
Council in 2007. Mr. Humphrey has worn many hats in his community. He has
served as Chairman and Vice Chairman of Advisory Neighborhood Commission
7B, 2nd Vice Chair of the Ward 7 Democrats and also as 1st Vice Chair of
the Sixth District Citizens Advisory Council. He continues to diligently
work for the residents of his home ward as the Director of Constituent
Services for Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray.
*Tamika Finnell – Deputy Director of Constituent Services Email:
tfinnell@xxxxxxxxxxxx <tfinnell@xxxxxxxxxxxx> Cell: (202) 704-9657*
Tamika serves as Deputy Director of Constituent Services for Ward 7
Councilmember Vincent C. Gray. In this capacity, she works with Ward 7
residents to resolve constituent concerns and issues, attends community
meetings and keeps Councilmember Gray abreast of resident and stakeholder
concerns. Tamika believes that every resident deserves an opportunity to
improve key areas that may impact their quality of life. Tamika enjoys
working with constituents to resolve their problems, and is a strong
advocate for our seasoned seniors and housing residents. She has a Bachelor
of Science Degree in Human Resources Management. A native Washingtonian
and Ward 7 resident, Tamika lives in the Deanwood neighborhood with her
husband and teenage son.
*Ward 8 Urgent Care Center Hiring! 3 Vacant Positions! Apply Now Center To
Open Late Summer 2022!*
*Medical Office Specialist*
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* Medical Assistant*
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*Radiology Tech*
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The Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department is actively hiring police
officers and *we are looking for people who want to make a difference in
Washington, DC. *At MPD, we understand that DC is more than just the
nation’s capital. The District is a world-class city with a dynamic mix of
residents from native Washingtonians, students, commuters, tourists and
business travelers. It is a complex public safety environment where
dedication and excellence are demanded of our officers, and they meet that
high bar every day.
Unlike many other police agencies who only have 1-2 academy classes each
year, *we hire recruit classes every month. *The starting salary
is $60,199 and after successful completion of the probationary period (18
months) the base salary increases to $65,863. Officers assigned to the
evening shift and midnight shifts earn 3% and 4% more. There are also ample
overtime opportunities.
*We also understand that it can be difficult transitioning to a new
career, and we want to make things easier for you.* If you move to DC as a
new recruit, from more than 50 air miles away, we will cover the cost of a
hotel room for up to 14 days once you start our paid academy! *We are also
offering up to $6k in rental housing assistance for all new recruits who
choose to live in DC.* To apply or learn more, please visit
www.joinmpd.dc.gov
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*Ward 7's First Urgent Care Center is Open!*
I was delighted to join MBI Inc. staff, other elected officials, and
community leaders for the long-awaited grand opening of the new MBI Inc.
Urgent Care Center.
Increasing our capacity to provide urgent care is yet another wonderful
step towards creating the comprehensive healthcare system that we are
building on the East End of the District. I want to thank MBI’s talented
team, my Council colleagues, and my staff for getting us to this point!
Because of the work we have done together, for the first time ever, we will
now have an urgent care center as part of a truly comprehensive health care
system!
*The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is now accepting
registrations for DPR’s Camp Riverview!*
Camp Riverview is an overnight summer camp, maintained and operated by the
DC Department of Parks and Recreation. Camp Riverview is located on a
beautiful 200-acre property in Scotland, Maryland. During each week-long
session, District youth, ages 8-13, will have the opportunity to
participate in hiking, fishing, kayaking, swimming, arts & crafts,
horseback riding, and more!
The goal of Camp Riverview is to allow campers to get away from a stressful
atmosphere of the city, and give them a safe, relaxed structured
environment through a variety of guided camp activities.
Campers will be led by trained camping professionals while they learn about
their new surroundings, and work cooperatively with fellow campers in a
breath-taking outdoor recreational environment.
*2022 SESSION DATES*
Session I: June 27 – July 1
Session II: July 11 – July 15
Session III: July 25 – July 29
Session IV: August 8 – August 12
Session V: August 15 – August 19
*REGISTRATION*
REGISTRATION IS IN-PERSON ONLY
REGISTRATION DATES & LOCATIONS:
All sessions will be available for registration from 4 pm - 8 pm at each
site
May 12: Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
May 13: Benning Stoddart Recreation Center, 100 Stoddert Place, SE
May 16: Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales Street, NE
May 17: Brentwood Recreation Center, 2311 14th Street, NE
May 18: Woody Ward Recreation Center, 5100 Southern Avenue, SE
May 19: Emery Heights Recreation Center, 5701 Georgia Avenue, NW
May 20: Fort Davis Recreation Center, 1400 41st St, SE
May 23: Kenilworth Recreation Center, 4321 Ord St, NE
May 24: Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Rd, SE
Please visit https://campriverview.splashthat.com/
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for complete information about the program.
Please feel free to contact our Customer Care Center at (202) 673-7647 or
send them an email at dprcustomercare@xxxxxx if you have any questions.
*DPR Boost Camps are Back in 2022. Enroll Today*
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Sign up for summer camp reimagined with a focus on accelerated learning and
specialized enrichment activities. Slots are still available for the
following specialty camps:
*Challenge Camp* - exploration of the intersection of engineering, art, and
technology.
*Esports Camp *- immersion into the world of competitive gaming.
*Journalism Camp *- exposure to digital media and the tracking of current
events.
*Robotics Camp *- STEM-based camp with a focus on robotics and machine
building.
*Rocket Camp *- STEM-based camp with a focus on flight and rocketry.
*Click Here to Enroll*
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*DPR Boost Camps Are Also Hiring for over 100+ Positions. Find Your Perfect
Fit Here!*
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Combine a love of summer camp and an interest in education by becoming a
member of the DPR Boost Camp Team! We are looking for talented individuals
to facilitate these camps at local schools across the District.
- Become a DPR Boost Camp
- Lead Facilitator
- Assistant Facilitator
- Camp Support Aide
Make great money, and add to your resume - apply today!
*Learn More and Apply Here!*
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*Follow Us @DCDPR*
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*DPR Announces Weekly Late Night Neighborhood Parties at Pools and
Recreation Centers Throughout the Summer*
*Late Night Drip Will Host Late Night Pool Parties and Late Night Hype Will
Host Carnival-Style Fun at Recreation Centers*
*(WASHINGTON, DC)* – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of
Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced a series of neighborhood parties each
Friday this summer at outdoor pools and recreation centers across the
District. Both Late Night Hype – at recreation centers – and Late Night
Drip – at outdoor pools – will provide residents of all ages a fun and safe
recreational opportunity throughout the summer of 2022. The first of the
weekly series *begins this Friday, June 10* at Ridge Road Pool *from 6:00
p.m. – 11:00 p.m.*
*“We’ve been thrilled to see the success of DPR’s innovative Late Night
Hype events, with thousands of residents joining together for nights of
community fun,” *said Mayor Bowser. *“Now, we’re excited to expand the
popular series to our pools and ensure young people have plenty of safe,
fun, and engaging options this summer throughout the District.”*
Late Night Hype is an evening outdoor carnival-style party where DPR brings
out the best in mobile recreation including bounce houses, skating/biking,
snow cones, popcorn, live music, video games, and more. Late Night Drip is
an evening pool party, where one of DPR’s 23 outdoor pools stays open under
the stars for all to enjoy *until 11:00 p.m.*
“The hype continues to build at DPR,” said DPR Director Delano Hunter.
“Under the leadership of Mayor Muriel Bowser, we continue to invest in
meeting the recreational needs of residents as we build the Late Night Hype
brand, which began last summer. I invite all DC residents to come out to a
Late Night Hype or Late Night Drip on a Friday this summer!”
Late Night Hype / Late Night Drip dates and locations are listed below.
*DATE* *LOCATION* *ADDRESS* *EVENT* *TIME*
*Friday, June 10* Ridge Road Pool *830 Ridge Rd SE* *Late Night Drip* *6:00
– 11:00 PM*
*Friday, June 17* Kennedy Rec Center *1401 7th* *St NW* *Late Night Hype* *6:00
– 10:00 PM*
*Friday, June 24* Bald Eagle Rec Center *100 Joliet St SE* *Late Night
Hype* *6:00
– 10:00 PM*
*Friday, July 8* Oxon Run Pool *501 Mississippi Ave SE* *Late Night Drip* *6:00
– 11:00 PM*
*Friday, July 15* Emery Heights Comm Center *5701 George Ave NW* *Late
Night Hype* *6:00 – 10:00 PM*
*Friday, July 22* Woody Ward Pool *5100 Southern Ave SE* *Late Night
Drip* *6:00
– 11:00 PM*
*Friday, July 29* Rosedale Rec Center *1701 Gales St NE* *Late Night
Hype* *6:00
– 10:00 PM*
*Friday, August 5* Fort Stanton Pool *1800 Erie St SE* *Late Night Drip* *6:00
– 11:00 PM*
*Friday, August 12* Turkey Thicket Rec Center *1100 Michigan Ave NE* *Late
Night Hype* *6:00 – 10:00 PM*
*Friday, August 19* Banneker Pool *2500 Georgia Ave NW* *Late Night Drip* *6:00
– 11:00 PM*
To RSVP for these events and to learn more, please visit
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*Funding Opportunities*
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*Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP)*
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests applications
from qualified artists and humanities practitioners for its Fiscal Year
2023 Arts and Humanities Fellowship Program (AHFP) grant.
*Award Amount: * Up to $12,500
*Number of Awards: *Multiple
*RFA Release: * Monday | June 6, 2022
*Submission Deadline: * Friday | July 8, 2022 | 10 pm
*Staff Contacts:*
Kamanzi Kalisa, Grant Manager | Kamanzi.kalisa@xxxxxx
Kerry Kaleba, Grant Manager | Kerry.kaleba@xxxxxx
*East Arts (formerly East of the River)*
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests applications
from qualified arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations
for its Fiscal Year 2023 East Arts (EA) grant program.
*Award Amount:* Up to $35,000
*Number of Awards:* Multiple
*RFA Release: *Monday | June 6, 2022
*Submission Deadline: *Friday | July 15, 2022 | 10 pm
*Staff Contact: *Khalid Randolph, Grant Manager | khalid.randolph@xxxxxx
*Facilities and Building (FAB) Grant *
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests applications
from qualified organizations for its Fiscal Year 2023 Facilities and
Buildings (FAB) grant. This grant supports Capital Projects and Capital
Planning Projects for building and equipment acquisition, preservation and
construction, and digital projects in accordance with this Request for
Applications.
*Award Amount *– New Facility Purchase: Up to $500,000
*Award Amount *– Non-Facility Purchase: Up to $250,000
*Number of Awards: *Multiple
*RFA Release: *Monday | June 6, 2022
*Submission Deadline:* Friday | July 15, 2022 | 10 pm
*Staff Contact: *Kevin Hasser, Grants Manager | kevin.hasser@xxxxxx
*Submission Deadline Extended for*
*FY 22 Relief and Recovery Fund (RFF)*
*The submission deadline has been extended to 10pm on Friday, June 17. *
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting
applications from qualified artists, humanities practitioners, and arts and
humanities organizations for its Fiscal Year 2022 CAH-RRF grant program.
*Download the RFA and Apply Here*
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*FY23 Art Bank Program (ABP)*
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests applications
from qualified arts, humanities, arts education, and service organizations
for its Fiscal Year 2023 Art Bank Program. Award amounts vary but eligible
applicants can be awarded up to $15,000.
*RFA Release: *Monday | May 2, 2022
*Submission Deadline: *Friday | June 24, 2022 | 4 pm
Incomplete or late applications or applications that do not follow the
instructions and guidelines will be automatically deemed ineligible for
review and funding.
Prospective applicants should read through the Request for Applications
(RFA) in its entirety before submitting an application.
*Staff Contact:* Sarah Gordon, Curator | sarah.gordon2@xxxxxx
*FY23 Art Exhibition (Curatorial) Grant Program (AEG)*
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) requests grant
applications from qualified individuals for exhibition proposals for CAH’s
Galleries, located in the lobby of the 200 I (Eye) Street, SE building
and/or CAH’s virtual gallery.
*RFA Release:* Monday | May 2, 2022
*Submission Deadline: *Friday | July 8, 2022 | 4 pm
*Award Notification:* On or about: Monday | October 3, 2022
Applicants may submit one (1) Art Exhibition Grant application per fiscal
year.
Individuals may request up to $30,000, or $35,000 if working with a
co-curator or curatorial mentee. The grant period is from October 1, 2022,
to September 30, 2023. Grant funds may not be used for activities or
expenses that occur outside of the grant period.
Applicants should read through the Request for Applications (RFA) in its
entirety prior to submitting an application. Incomplete or late
applications or applications that do not follow the instructions and
guidelines will be automatically deemed ineligible for review and funding.
*Public Art Building Communities*
*Submission Deadline: July 15, 2022*
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) is soliciting
applications from qualified individual artists or organizations for its
Fiscal Year 2023 Public Art Building Communities Grant Program (PABC). The
PABC grant program supports individual artists and organizations in their
effort to design, fabricate and install new temporary or permanent works of
public art that connect artists (and their artwork) with communities.
*Apply for PABC*
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*To secure your spot with this training program, please email or call
me directly this week.** While the application deadline has passed, Medici
Road still has a few slots open to people interested in this opportunity to
change or grow your career. Email us at Kayla@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<Kayla@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>, or call us 202-417-7130* to learn more and to
register.
*Reasons to Participate*
- You want a *change in scenery* and like the sound of a job in
hospitality
- You’ve been in hospitality but *want to be taken seriously for a
management position*
- You want to* own your own hospitality related business*
- You want to get a *degree in hospitality*
*Free Home Internet for DCPS and DC Charter Students*
DC government pays for 1 year of Comcast Internet Essentials or
RCN’s Internet First for families with students in DCPS or DC public
charter schools.
*New Dialing Procedure for Customers with the 202 Area Code*
(Washington, D.C.) All customers with the 202 area code should prepare for
10-digit dialing and the introduction of the new 771 area code. The 771
area code will be added as an overlay to the 202 region. An overlay is the
addition of another area code (771) to the same geographic region served by
an existing area code (202). *An overlay does not require customers to
change their existing area code, but does require customers to dial the
area code to complete local calls.*
Customers should ensure all services, automatic dialing equipment,
applications, software, or other types of equipment are reprogrammed to
dial 10 digits if they are programmed to dial just 7 digits, and recognize
the new 771 area code as a valid area code. Examples include life-safety
systems, fax machines, Internet dial-up numbers, gates, ankle monitors,
speed dialers, mobile phone contact lists, call forwarding settings,
voicemail services, and similar functions. Be sure to check your business
stationery, advertising materials, personal checks, and your personal or
pet ID tags to ensure the area code is included in your telephone number.
Important safety and security equipment, such as medical alert devices, and
alarm and security systems must be programmed to use 10-digit dialing.
Many systems operate on 10-digit dialing by default, but some older
equipment may still use 7 digits. Any needed reprogramming of alarm and
home security equipment must be done between April 10, 2021 and October 9,
2021. Please contact your medical alert or security service provider if you
are not sure whether your equipment needs to be reprogrammed to accommodate
the upcoming change to 10-digit local dialing.
*Beginning October 9, 2021, all local calls made within the DC 202 area
code must be placed using 10 digits (area code + the 7-digit telephone
number). On and after this date, calls placed using just 7 digits will not
be completed. *
*Beginning November 9, 2021, new telephone lines or services may be
assigned numbers using the new 771 area code.*
The key facts for consumers to know about the upcoming DC 202/771 area code
overlay are:
- Your current telephone number, including current area code, will not
change.
- If you seek new phone service on and after November 9, 2021, you may
be assigned a phone number with the 771 area code.
- You will need to dial area code + telephone number for all local
calls, including calls within the same area code.
- You will continue to dial 1 + area code + telephone number for all
long distance calls.
- What is a local call now will remain a local call.
- The price of a call, coverage area, or other rates and services will
not change due to the overlay.
- You can still dial just three digits to reach 911. You can also dial
three digits to reach 211 and 811, as well as 311 and 511, where available.
Please remember to identify your telephone number as a 10-digit number and
include the area code when giving the number to friends, family, business
associates and customers, etc.
Remember that all local calls must be programmed using 10 digits and add
‘1’ for all long distance calls.
For additional information, please visit the Public Service Commission of
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contact your local telephone service provider.
*Mayor Bowser Launches $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Fund!*
*Mayor Bowser Launches $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Fund. Mayor Bowser
Launches $50 Million Homeowner Assistance Fund District Expands Successful
Pilot Citywide to Help Homeowners Keep and Maintain Their Homes.*
(WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the DC Department of
Housing and Community Development (DHCD) launched a new $50 million
homeownership program to provide financial assistance to residents
struggling to make housing related payments. Through the Homeowner
Assistance Fund (HAF), beginning on June 22, 2022 , eligible homeowners can
go to haf.dc.gov to apply for grant funding to cover mortgage payments and
other property or housing expenses, including utilities, insurance,
internet assistance and housing association fees, among other benefits. The
HAF program adds to the robust toolkit of resources available in the
District of Columbia to support obtaining and maintaining homeownership,
particularly for low- to moderate-income residents. Frontdoor.dc.gov, a DC
government site launched in 2021, provides a searchable inventory of these
programs.
“With this program, we’re adding another resource to our homeownership
toolkit,” said Mayor Bowser. “Homeownership is a critical tool for helping
residents stay and build wealth in DC. That’s why we’re increasing our down
payment assistance program, why we launched the Black Homeownership Strike
Force, why we have the Safe at Home program, and, now, why we are launching
this Homeowner Assistance Fund. All of these programs together is how we
give more Washingtonians a fair shot.”
Residents are eligible for the HAF program if they:
- live in a home that they own in the District;
- have fallen behind on one or more of the eligible program expenses for
that home, including: mortgage payments, housing association fees and
charges, property taxes, homeowners’ insurance, utility payments,
internet/broadband payments;
- were impacted by COVID-19; and
- make less than 100% of the Median Family Income (MFI) or $142,300 for
a family of four.
Households that identify as “Socially Disadvantaged” may be eligible for
mortgage reinstatement assistance with annual income up to 150% of MFI.
“Socially Disadvantaged” individuals belong to a group whose ability to
purchase or own a home has been impaired due to diminished access to credit
on reasonable terms as compared to others in comparable economic
circumstances. The impairment stems from circumstances beyond their control.
Funding for the HAF program is made available by the United States Treasury
from the American Rescue Plan. Treasury made initial payments from the HAF
available to the District in an amount equal to 10% of the total amount
allocated to DC (or $5 million). Treasury encouraged HAF participants to
use these initial payments to create or fund pilot programs to serve
targeted populations and to focus on programs that are most likely to
deliver resources most quickly to targeted populations, such as mortgage
reinstatement programs.
As a result, the launch of the full HAF program follows a successful pilot
program in Wards 7 and 8 that began in October 2021. The pilot targeted
condominium homeowners who purchased their home using down payment and/or
closing cost assistance from DHCD and were behind on their mortgage or
other property-related payments. Nearly $500,000 of assistance has been
distributed for mortgage, condominium fees, and property taxes with
additional assistance in the process of being distributed. Of the 110
approved applicants, 79% identified as Black, all were at or below 100%
MFI, and one-third identified as socially disadvantaged.
The District’s foreclosure moratorium on residential mortgages expires on
June 30, 2022. When the moratorium ends, foreclosure proceedings may resume
unless homeowners have a financial assistance application pending approval,
pending payment, or under appeal by the HAF program. If homeowners are
under review for HAF, the moratorium is extended until September 30, 2022.
Lenders cannot foreclose on homeowners until after June 30 if the property
is occupied. Mortgage payments are still due unless homeowners have entered
into loss mitigation agreements with their lenders.
*More information, including eligibility requirements, can be found at
haf.dc.gov <http://haf.dc.gov>. Interested applicants may also call (202)
540-7407 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. if they have
questions or want to connect with a housing counselor for a virtual or
in-person appointment.*
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The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking
(DISB) wants residents to be aware that the District’s foreclosure
moratorium on residential mortgages expires on June 30, 2022.
*On JUNE 30, 2022, the moratorium on residential foreclosures will expire.
What does this mean for homeowners?*
- Lenders cannot foreclose on homeowners until after June 30 if the
property is occupied.
- When the moratorium ends, foreclosure proceedings will resume unless
homeowners are under review for the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF)
administered by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
- If homeowners are under review for HAF, the moratorium is extended
until September 30, 2022.
- Mortgage payments are still due unless homeowners have entered into
loss mitigation agreements with their lenders.
- Be proactive and contact the *Foreclosure Prevention Hotline* or your
servicer.
*HOW TO AVOID FORECLOSURE*
*Step 1: Contact the Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 202-265-2255.*
*Free HUD-approved housing counselors* will assist District homeowners with
preparing loss mitigation requests, contacting the mortgage servicer with
the homeowner to determine what options are available, and exploring
financial assistance programs available to District homeowners.
*Step 2: Communicate with your servicer.*
Take control by accepting calls from your mortgage servicer. Even better,
call your mortgage servicer as soon as you know you can’t make your monthly
payment. The phone number is on your monthly bill. Tell your servicer why
you can’t make your monthly payment and ask the servicer for help avoiding
foreclosure.
*Step 3: Be aware of scams.*
Scam artists try to take advantage of homeowners who get into trouble by
charging a lot of money—even thousands of dollars—for false promises of
help. You should not have to pay anyone to help you avoid foreclosure. The
help you need is available at no cost to you from your servicer, or through
a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Find a HUD-approved housing
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*Step 4: Apply for help.*
Your loan servicer must contact you, provide you with accurate information,
and tell you about your loss mitigation options. Loss mitigation refers to
the ways your servicer can work with you to avoid foreclosure. If you send
in a complete application to your mortgage servicer early enough, your
mortgage servicer must tell you the options you have to keep your home, or
if it makes more sense, to leave your home.
Housing counselors have extensive experience helping people work on
avoiding foreclosure. They can assist you with the complicated steps to
understand your options and apply for help. Your mortgage servicer can’t
make a first notice or filing for foreclosure until you are more than 120
days behind on your payments. In addition, when you submit a complete
application for mortgage help early enough, the mortgage servicer can’t
start the foreclosure process while you’re being evaluated or if you are
following through on the requirements of a loan modification.
Once HAF is fully implemented, apply for assistance on the DHCD website at
dhcd.dc.gov/node/1557026
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Don’t wait, get it done today. The earlier you complete the application,
the more protections you get.
*REPORT FRAUD* If you suspect someone who contacted you is a scammer, file
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If you, or someone you know, is experiencing mortgage problems, please
contact Ben Arnold, DISB Foreclosure Prevention and Mediation
Administrator, at 202-442-7765 or via email at benjamin.arnold@xxxxxx. You
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*DISB Mission* Our mission is three-fold: (1) cultivate a regulatory
environment that protects consumers and attracts and retains financial
services firms to the District; (2) empower and educate residents on
financial matters; and (3) provide financing for District small businesses.
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*Operating A Short-Term Rental In the District of Columbia*
*An Update For Short-Term Rental Hosts*
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) announces that it
is extending the application grace period for Short-Term Rental Licenses to
June 9, 2022.
In support of the Short-Term Rental Regulation Act of 2018
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DCRA began accepting applications for Short-Term Rental Licenses on January
10, 2022. To give short-term rental hosts enough time to get the required
documentation and obtain licenses, a 90-day grace period was implemented.
To assist hosts who have not yet obtained their licenses, and to allow them
confirm eligibility for the Homestead Deduction or obtain a Certificate of
Clean Hands from the DC Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR), DCRA will extend
the grace period for an additional 60 days until June 9, 2022.
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license types available to those wishing to conduct short-term rentals in
the District:
1. *Short-Term Rental License*: Allows a host to offer fee-based lodging
at their primary residence while the host is present on the property (for
example, a bedroom within a home). As long as the host is present, there is
no limit on the number of stays allowed during a calendar year; however,
each short-term rental stay is limited to 30 or fewer continuous nights.
2. *Short-Term Rental: Vacation Rental License*: A "Vacation Rental" is
a type of short-term rental that allows a host to offer fee-based lodging
at their primary residence without being present on the property (for
example, a full home). Cumulatively, vacation rentals cannot exceed 90
nights in any calendar year, and each rental is limited to 30 or fewer
continuous nights.
Short-term rentals are limited to a host’s primary residence, which the law
defines as a property for which the owner is eligible for the Homestead Tax
Deduction. Only natural persons are eligible for short-term rental
licenses; business entities such as an LLC or corporation are not eligible.
*Cost to License*
The total cost for a two-year short-term rental license is $104.50, which
includes a $70 processing fee, a $25 endorsement fee, and a 10% technology
fee. The overall license cost is in line with or cheaper than other
comparable jurisdictions locally and nationally. As an example, the cost of
a two-year short-term rental license in San Francisco, California is $450.
Once the extended enforcement grace period ends on June 9, 2022, failure to
comply with the District’s short-term rental requirements may result in
fines of up to $250 for the first violation, escalating up to $1,000 for a
third violation. Violations can be reported to the District of Columbia
Short-Term Rental Hotline by calling 202-221-8550.
For further information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions visit
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*STAY DC ALERT!*
*The STAY DC program is no longer accepting tenant applications. *You may
still be eligible for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) if you
are seeking rental assistance, first month rent and security deposit. To
view ERAP eligibility requirements and apply for ERAP click the following
link: https://erap.dhs.dc.gov/
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*COVID-19 UTILITY ASSISTANCE!*
*The Moratorium on Utility Disconnections for *
*Low-income Utility Consumers *
*Ended on Monday, January 10, 2022*
Financial assistance is available to help customers maintain utility
service and pay down bills.
*If you are behind on your utility bill, received a *
*disconnection notice or are disconnected:*
*Contact your utility company:*
Pepco: (202) 833-7500
Washington Gas: (703) 750-1000
DC Water: (202) 354-3750
Verizon: 1-800-837-4966 (1-800-Verizon)
*Ask for a deferred payment:*
A deferred payment arrangement allows you to pay your bills in installments.
*Contact OPC to help negotiate a payment plan: *
When a company and customer have been unable to agree on terms of a payment
arrangement, the customer may contact OPC to negotiate a payment plan on
the customer’s behalf.
*Seek financial assistance:*
*DC Department of Energy and Environment: *Low-Income Home Energy
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (202) 535-2600 or 311.
*DC Water Multifamily Assistance Program: *(202) 354-3750
*DC Water Cares:* (202) 354-3600
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*Contact OPC @ (202) 727-3071*
Wishing all dads and father figures in Ward 7 and across the District a
happy Father's Day weekend! Please stay safe and cool, and get vaccinated.
In service,
Vince
*STAY CONNECTED!*
*HOW ARE WE DOING? *
*Take a moment to let us know how we're doing! Click here to complete the
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*STAFF*
*Sheila E. Bunn Chief of Staff*
sbunn@xxxxxxxxxxxx
*Jordan M. Betters Staff Assistant/Scheduler*
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