August 10, 2017 | Vol. 3, Issue 32
Dear Washingtonians,
Earlier this month, I released my 30 Month Progress Report. In 2015, my Administration set out to give more residents a fair shot and to build a government that all residents can be proud of, and that is what we are doing.
Today, Washington, DC is a more inclusive city. We are a safer city. And we are a city that is finding new ways to support families and connect more residents - in every ward - to good-paying jobs. When our DC values have been tested, we have - time and time again - stood together as a community and fought for what we believe.
We also know, though, that there is more work to do. Residents in every ward and of every background have played a vital role in building a prosperous DC, and we must work together to ensure that more Washingtonians are benefiting from that prosperity. Going forward, we will continue making historic investments in affordable housing, creating new opportunities for students in our public schools, investing in programs and policies that support families, and attracting and creating new jobs while ensuring that DC residents have the skills and knowledge to fill them.
It is an honor to represent and serve the residents of Washington, DC, and I look forward to the work ahead. Learn more about the progress we have made together at mayor.dc.gov/facts.
Sincerely,
Mark your calendars - on Saturday, September 23, Art All Night: Made in DC, Washington, DC’s only free overnight arts festival, will return with an all-new lineup of visual and performing arts exhibits, workshops, and performances. Art All Night highlights the most innovative and creative artistic forces in the city while providing a unique around-the-clock experience for residents and visitors.
From 7:00 p.m. on September 23 until 3:00 a.m. on September 24, attendees can move around the city experiencing photography, sculpture, painting, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, silent discos, film, poetry, and more in a variety of unique indoor and outdoor spaces across six DC Main Streets neighborhoods.
Art All Night will take place during 202Creates, a month-long showcase of DC’s diverse and vibrant creative economy. RSVP for a neighborhood pass and find the full schedule of Art All Night events at artallnightdc.com.
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Registration for the
Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) fall programming will open at 9:00 a.m. on Monday,
August 14. From sports programs to leisure activities, DPR has something for everyone!
In addition, DPR is launching a new, more user-friendly registration system with enhanced
search functions. To register for a program, go HERE.
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On the second Tuesday and
Wednesday of each month, the Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs works with the Capital Area Food Bank to
distribute food to residents in Wards 4 and 5 through a mobile food market. The food, which varies month-to-month, includes seasonal fruits and vegetables. At the mobile market, residents can also meet with other community-based organizations and District agencies about the services they provide.
For more information about the mobile food market, call (202) 671-2825.
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Are you looking
to make an impact on the lives of young men and boys of color in the District?
Join the Bowser Administration and radio personality EZ Street for the third
annual My Brother’s Keeper-DC Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Thursday, August
17, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the National Press Club. Prospective
volunteers will have the opportunity to connect with volunteer organizations,
community leaders, and social innovators. Come out and learn how you can make a
difference as a mentor, tutor, coach, or pro bono consultant.
My Brother’s
Keeper (MBK) is a national initiative created by President Obama to address
opportunity gaps faced by young men and boys of color and ensure that all young
people can reach their full potential. MBK-DC is part of the MBK Community
Challenge to implement evidence-based strategies to create equal opportunities for
young men and boys of color.
Join the movement! Learn more and RSVP HERE.
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This
week's District Minute features stories about the new DC Circulator buses and DC's 34th National Night Out.
The mission of the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is to develop, manage, and oversee a public behavioral health system for DC residents that is consumer-driven, community-based, culturally competent, and supports prevention, resiliency, and recovery.
DBH has an opening for a Pharmacy Technician. This position is responsible for performing a full range of technical support work under the direction of a registered pharmacist. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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