 On Tuesday, June 6, 2017, Mayor Bowser's Veterans Advisory Board held its June meeting. We welcomed four new advisory board members! The board was joined by several members of the public and local veteran service organizations including Serving Together and Give An Hour. Thank you to everyone who came out!
Our next meeting will be held on July 13, 2017, at 6:30 pm in room 1114 of 441 4th Street, NW. Please note that the date has changed due to our regularly scheduled meeting falling on the July 4th holiday. We hope to see all veterans in attendance!
On Saturday, June 3, 2017, the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs joined with Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs for the annual Chinatown Community Picnic. It was an excellent event and thank you to all of the District residents and veterans that came out to make the day a great success!!
On Friday, June 2, 2017, the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs held its first Small Business Boot Camp. Thank you to the D.C. Veteran Business Outreach Center and the Department of Small and Local Business Development for their partnership. We had a great group of veterans join us from across the District. Our next Boot Camp will be held on Monday, September 25, 2017. Registration details will be available shortly!
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs joined together with the Women Veterans United Committee and several members of the public to lay wreaths and flowers at the Vietnam Women's Memorial. It was an excellent opportunity to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of our female veterans. Thank you for your service!
 On Memorial Day MOVA Director Ely S.Ross joined Shadow Representative Garcia, Shadow Senator Michael Brown, and several District residents to remember the service and sacrifice of our nation's fallen heroes. Together we called on Congress to recognize the service and sacrifice that generations of District veterans have made in service to our country and allow our voices to be heard in the halls of Congress.
On Thursday, May 25, 2017, The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs had the privilege of joining with the D.C. Chapter of NABVETS for their first Washington D.C. Convention! Congratulations and keep up the good work!
 On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs held another successful veterans round table. We were joined by Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd, members of Mayor Bowser's Veteran Advisory Board, and several great veterans from Ward 8! Councilmember Todd presented the veterans with a ceremonial resolution recognizing May as Military Appreciation Month.
Are you a Veteran in need of vocational rehabilitation assistance?
The District of Columbia Department of Disability Services has partnered with the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs to provide dedicated vocational rehabilitation assistance to our veteran community. This program and separate and apart from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' vocational rehabilitation program. If you have been denied or are currently using the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' program, you may still be eligible for District assistance. Come speak with one of our counselors!
Overview:
The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program provides vocational and rehabilitative services to individuals with disabilities to help them prepare for, secure, regain or retain employment. Persons with disabilities face some challenges in today’s modern workplace. We believe that people with disabilities, given the right opportunities can work and be fully integrated into mainstream society and the work place. Vocational rehabilitation services can reduce or remove barriers to employment.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for VR services, a person must have a physical or mental impairment that is a substantial impediment to employment; be able to benefit from VR services in terms of employment; and require VR services to prepare for, enter, engage in, or retain employment. Priority is given to those individuals
who have the most significant disabilities.
Location:
You can meet with a vocational rehabilitation counselor at the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affair office space located at 441 4th Street, NW, Suite 870 North.
Time and Date:
9:00 am - 4:00 pm on Tuesday, June 27, 2017.
Scheduling:
You can schedule an appointment by calling our office at 202-724-5454. You can also walk on Tuesday, June 27, 2017. Appointments will be seen before walk-ins and space is limited.
July dates will be announced soon!
This
week's District Minute features stories about
National Gun Violence Awareness Day, the Private Security Camera Voucher
Program, and the Mayor's IPW bus tour.
On
Monday, Mayor Bowser signed a Mayor’s Order reaffirming Washington, DC’s
support of the Paris Climate Accord. The Mayor’s Order renews Washington, DC’s
commitment to the historic agreement to reduce global carbon emissions.
After
President Trump announced last week that the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris
Climate Accord, Mayor Bowser, along with over 200 U.S. Mayors representing 56
million Americans, committed to adopt, uphold, and honor the goals of the Paris
Agreement. The mayors’ statement can be found at medium.com/@ClimateMayors.
Learn
more HERE.
Connect with your Mayor!
Mayor Muriel Bowser
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004
(202) 727-2643
muriel.bowser@dc.gov | mayor.dc.gov | @mayorbowser
Boys State DC -- Student
Selection (7/10 - 7/15)
Boys State, among the most
selective and prestigious American politics and government instruction programs
in the country, will be taking place in DC for the first time in 50 years. The
American Legion is seeking the city's top male college-bound rising seniors for
the program, which will take place on 7/10 - 7/15.
No admission costs, and
breakfast and lunch will be provided. Students will become part of the DC
government, learn about rights and privileges of a franchised citizen, and hear
from guest speakers.
The training is objective,
with the city government operated by the students elected to the various
offices. We will also be instructing a six-hour college admissions essay
writing class at the end of Boys State.
If you are an educator
possibly interested in sending your male college-bound rising seniors to this
event, please contact jsharpe@legion.org.
We'd love to hear from you.
Mayor's Office on Community Relations and Services (MOCRS) is seeking a Community Outreach and Relations Specialist.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for resolving issues facing DC residents by building collaborative partnerships with DC Government agencies. MOCRS have a relentless commitment to the betterment of our community
Requirements: Knowledge of neighborhood organizations, civic groups, tenant associations, Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners, faith based organizations, and schools to establish links to develop and maintain a comprehensive service program-Please click here for more information and how to apply.
Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) is seeking a Grants Management Assistant
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for administering, implementing, and monitoring grants issued through OLA; and assisting with federal reporting, agency performance tracking and other administrative tasks, as needed.
Requirements: Knowledge of and familiarity with grants management, including proposal review and program monitoring-Knowledge of District and Federal guidelines relative to financial management and record maintenance-Bilingual English/Spanish preferred-Please click here for more information and how to apply.
Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) is seeking a Grants Monitor
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for responsible for monitor the implementation of grants and contracts, ensuring that the policies and regulations of the agency are adhered to in accordance with those outlined for the District of Columbia.
Requirements: Knowledge of and familiarity with grants management, including proposal review and program monitoring-Knowledge of District and Federal guidelines relative to financial management and record maintenance-Bilingual English/Spanish preferred-Please click here for more information and how to apply.
Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs (MOLA) is seeking a Language Access Monitor
Closing Date: Open until filled
Job Summary: The incumbent is responsible for monitoring and negotiating District agency action plans, such as Biennial Language Access Plans (BLAPs) to address language access needs for the limited English proficient (LEP) and Non-English proficient (NEP) Latino population in the District.
Requirements: Comprehensive Knowledge of the mission, function, operations, governing laws, established policies, goals and objectives of the Office on Latino Affairs-Knowledge of the District of Columbia language Access Act-Bilingual English/Spanish preferred-Please click here for more information and how to apply.
The UDC Community College Division of Workforce Development and Lifelong Learning (WDLL) provides District of Columbia residents with job skills training leading to employment. The industries focused on are those where jobs are available in the District and in the metropolitan area. Click here for more information!
Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments
Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) is seeking diverse and passionate individuals to work in DC Government. Candidates must submit their resume and any additional eligibility materials. Please click here for more information and how to apply.
Need Employment Help?
The D.C. Department of Employment Services is here to help veterans who need assistance finding employment. Check out their veterans services page to learn more about the veteran employment services DOES offers. Don't hesitate to reach out to them.
The D.C. government is looking for a few good candidates. Click here to find out more about the opportunities we have to offer.
Each month the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs compiles a list of vacant positions. If your government agency or
nonprofit organization in DC would like to promote employment, or
internship opportunities for D.C. Veterans please send an email message to
ova@dc.gov.
The Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress American Folklife Center is primarily an oral history program that collects and preserves the firsthand interviews of America's wartime veterans. VHP relies on volunteers, both individuals and organizations, throughout the nation to contribute veterans’ stories to VHP. In addition to audio- and video-recorded interviews, VHP accepts memoirs and collections of original photographs, letters, diaries, maps and other historical documents from World War I through current conflicts.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be conducting VHP interviews every week. If you are a veteran - we would love to hear your story! Once your interview is complete, we will submit the recording to the Library of Congress for preservation.
Please give us a call at 202-724-5454 to schedule an interview.
Veteran Round Table Discussions
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be holding two round table discussions every month over the summer. If you are a D.C. Veteran with some ideas about how we can help our community, come out and join us! Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 21, at 12 pm. If you would like to participate, just give us a call at 202-724-5454!
VA Claims, Pensions, and DD-214 Upgrades
On Thursday, June 22, 2017, the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs will be hosting an accredited Veteran Service Officer from the American Legion to provide claims, benefits, pension, and DD-214 upgrade counseling. The claims officer will be on deck from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. If you have questions - trust us - this guy has the answers! Give us a call at 202-724-5454 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note, scheduled appointments will be seen before walk-ins.
July counseling dates will be announced shortly!
The Mayors Office of Veterans Affairs is partnering with Serving Together to offer our first Mental Health First Aid course. If you a veteran or an individual working with veterans in our community come out and get training!
Mental Health First Aid: For Veterans and Persons Working with Veterans in our Community
Family members and personnel working with military, veterans and families are often not aware of how to engage veterans with mental illnesses and addictions. Mental Health First Aid training aims to increase mental health literacy and to decrease stigmatizing attitudes in our communities. Like regular First Aid or CPR, Mental Health First Aid is designed to give people the skills to help someone who is developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis. The course uses role-playing and simulations to demonstrate how to recognize and respond to the warning signs of specific illnesses.
Mental Health First Aid is a valuable resource that can make a difference in the lives of the more than 22 million service members, veterans and their families.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED, SPACE IS LIMITED
REGISTER AT: http://www.every-mind.org/registration-forms/mental-health-first-aid-military-and-veterans-june-27-2017/
DATE: Tuesday, June 27 from 8:30am to 5:30pm – lunch and snacks will be provided by Serving Together
LOCATION: 441 4th Street NW, Room 1114, Washington DC
TRANSPORTATION: Metro Accessible from the Red Line at Judiciary Square Metro Station.
For more information contact: 202-724-5454
 Mayor’s Advisory Board on D.C. Veterans Affairs Monthly Meeting
One Judiciary Square
Thursday, July 13, 2017, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
441 4th St. NW, Washington DC 20001
1114 South Conference Room
This meeting is open to the public. Please come out and join us!
Please note that the date has changed due to July 4th holiday.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs Newsletter is distributed to over 3,000 subscribers every month. If you would like your event to be featured in our calendar, please submit the following details: what, when and where the event will take place. If available, please provide a link to direct readers to more online information. Please send all inquiries and posts to ova@dc.gov.
Did You Know...
The Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs has a newsletter? You can sign up HERE for some great information.
Director Ely S. Ross
202-724-5454
www.ova.dc.gov
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