DCOA E*News At-A-Glance
Don’t miss the 4th Annual Mayor’s Senior Symposium on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm at the Renaissance
Washington DC Downtown Hotel. This free event brings together older adults, persons
living with disabilities, service providers, community stakeholders and family
caregivers. Our theme is “Career-to-Golden Years: Promoting Longevity and Independence for
Seniors”.
The symposium will feature workshops on topics
such as:
- Fraud and scams: How to
protect yourself
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Understanding
livable communities
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How to
be money smart
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Brain
health and understanding Alzheimer’s disease
New this year:
- More exhibitors
- Free
giveaways
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A screening of the acclaimed film, Before You Know It
Click here to register now. A FREE continental breakfast and lunch will be served. Transportation is
provided for seniors by contacting the DC Office on Aging at (202)
724-5622.
Mayor Muriel Bowser presented a balanced
Fiscal Year 2016 Budget to the DC Council.
The
District of Columbia Fiscal Year 2016 Budget and Financial Plan, titled
“Pathways to the Middle Class,” solves the $193 million gap and funds
initiatives to prioritize affordable housing, preserve funding for education
and public safety, and make investments to put the District on a path to end
homelessness and improve the city’s aging infrastructure.
Each
of these items was a key priority identified by District residents at the
Mayor’s public engagement forums held during the budget formulation process.
“My
administration has prided itself on being inclusive and transparent in the
budget process,” said
Mayor Bowser. “The budget will allocate funds where they are most needed,
provide necessary improvements around the city, and create new opportunities
for D.C. residents.”
Click
HERE
for a link to the Proposed Budget
Click
HERE
for a link to a Powerpoint Presentation on the Budget
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Today, the District of
Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) announced the application
process for the District’s expanded 2015 Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth
Employment Program (SYEP) will be open to youth ages 22-24 years old, beginning
at 12 p.m., Monday, April 6, 2015. Mayor Bowser announced the expansion of the SYEP in January
to now serve District youth up to the age of 24.
“Expanding the
Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program to include 22-24 year
olds is extremely important to me,” said Mayor Bowser. “This investment in our youth is a vital part of my vision to put more DC residents on pathways to the middle class. By providing young adults with
opportunities to work, earn and learn, we are ensuring they have the resources
needed to compete in the local workforce and secure viable careers with good paying wages.”
The SYEP application for youth ages 22-24 years old will be available online at www.summerjobs.dc.gov starting today, Monday, April 6, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. Applications will be processed on a first-come,
first-served basis
and must be received by Friday, April 17, 2015. Space is limited, so
youth are encouraged to apply early.
Seniors are invited to attend an Open House for Genesis, an Intergenerational Community to learn more about this new community and how to apply to live there.
Wednesday, April 8 • 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Hattie
Holmes Senior Center
324 Kennedy Street, NW
Applications
will be received April 20 - May 4, 2015
Genesis is a
small intergenerational
community, consisting of 27
affordable apartments for
seniors, young families
transitioning out of foster care, and
other families.
At Genesis,
neighbors commit to supporting the
community and each other.
Everyone contributes something,
whatever their talents.
Genesis is located at 6925 Georgia Avenue, NW will be opening September 2015.
Are you a Senior Business Owner, or Interested in Starting a Business?
The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) Small Business Resource Center (SBRC) and the D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) are hosting a FREE seminar.
Who is Eligible?
Residents who are 60 years of age and older.
Topics will include:
- Farmer Markets
- Business Licensing
- Vending and Events
- Corporate Registration
- Question and Answer Segment
Next date, Thursday, April 9, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hayes Senior Wellness Center, 500 K Street, NE. To register visit http://bizdc.ecenterdirect.com
For more information, please contact the senior wellness center by visiting www.dcoa.dc.gov, or call Joy Douglas at 202-442-8690.
The DC Department of Parks and
Recreation (DPR) will conduct a survey over the next two weeks (March 30 to
April 13, 2015) to gauge interest in DPR programs.
Let your voice be heard!
DPR wants to gain input from residents
across all 8 wards as to what programs/activities they would like to see
offered at their local recreation centers and swimming pools.
The survey, which will take
approximately 5-15 minutes to complete, will ask questions about which DPR
facility is nearest to your home, what are your thoughts on existing offerings,
whether these offerings actually meet the community’s needs, and what programs
would you like for DPR to implement if they do not exist now at a DPR facility.
The goal is to make programming
decisions at DPR data driven, responding directly to resident needs/wants.
Residents may access the survey
here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FY15ProgramInterest
National Center on Elder Abuse, has released, The Grandparent Scam-What You Need to Know fact sheet. This scam involves someone calling or emailing an
elder and claiming to be his/her grandchild. The person then scams the
elder by stating that he/she is traveling, has gotten into a bad
situation and needs money. To find out more about this scam and what steps to take visit www.ncea.aoa.gov.
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