5201 Hayes To Be Completed This Spring | Lincoln Heights / Richardson Dwellings Monthly Update

District of Columbia sent this bulletin at 02/14/2018 01:00 PM EST

February 2018 | E-Newsletter

Important Announcements

Join Us for NeighborUp Nights at the Riverside Center

On Tuesday, January 30, 2018 neighbors met for the monthly NeighborUp Marvin Gaye Network Night. Network Night is a fun-filled “party with a purpose” that brings members of the community together to form stronger relationships and have important conversations about the neighborhood. Be sure to join us for the next NeighborUp Marvin Gaye Network Night on Tuesday, February 27th at 6:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

Deanwood Town Center Zoning Commission Hearing Next Month

The Deanwood Town Center development team, composed of The Warrenton Group and the National Housing Partnership, continues to make progress towards final approval of the project’s planned unit development (PUD) application. The public hearing for the project is scheduled for Monday, March 19, 2018 at 6:30 PM. The hearing will be held in the Jerrily R. Kress Memorial Hearing Room, Room 220 South at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20001. View the PUD Application below.

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Featured News

Leasing at the Residences at Hayes (5201 Hayes) Will Begin Soon!

Construction at the Residences at Hayes is expected to be complete in Spring 2018! Pennrose Management will begin leasing activities soon. This residential development will have 150 units, 50 of which will be replacement public housing units for Lincoln Heights/Richardson Dwellings residents. The Residences at Hayes is an income-based property that requires specific information about each household member in order to lease a unit. The attached flyer lists the documents that public housing residents will need to qualify for the replacement apartments.

If you are a resident of Lincoln Heights or Richardson Dwellings, Homes for Hope is available to assist you in preparing for and completing the leasing process. For assistance, please contact Elder Ronald Williams at 202-733-3492.

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DC Launches Annual Summer Youth Employment Program

The application for the annual Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP) is now available! MBSYEP 2018 offers job opportunities to DC youth ages 14 - 24 in a variety of sectors including local and federal government, education, and nonprofit. The six-week program will begin on Monday, June 25, 2018 and will end on Friday, August 3, 2018. You can sign your youth up to apply or sign your organization up to become a host by visiting the link below.

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Upcoming Events

Residences at Hayes Lease Up Meeting | 2.26.18
Riverside Center, 5200 Foote St NE | 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Click here for the flyer and other information

NeighborUp Marvin Gaye Network Night | 2.27.18
Riverside Center, 5200 Foote St NE | 6:30PM - 8:30PM

Deanwood Town Center Zoning Commission Hearing | 3.15.18
Zoning Commission, 441 4th Street, NW #200 | 6:30 PM
Click Here for the PUD Application (Case 17-19)

The following is a list of meetings NCI and our partners regularly attend to provide updates:

Deanwood Civic Meeting | 02.26.18
Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th St NE | 6:30 PM
NCI Advisory Meeting | 03.05.18
Riverside Center, 5200 Foote Ave NE | 6:00 PM
ANC 7C Meeting | 03.08.18
Sargent Memorial, 5109 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave NE | 7:00 PM

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Human Capital Spotlight

Homes for Hope (HFH) - New Communities Initiative Employment Readiness Program

The HFH-NCI Employment Readiness Program continues to provide job readiness training and services for this grant period. The partnership with DC Department of Employment Services (DOES), supports the HFH-NCI program with meeting the employment needs of the residents of Lincoln Heights and Richardson Dwellings.

Throughout last year, twenty-eight (28) residents participated in the HFH-NCI job club. The services are geared to support the residents with soft skills and other skills needed to maintain employment. Sessions are held on how to follow instructions, accept criticism, and function as a team player by simulating a work environment and role-playing. There are also sessions for both individuals and groups, addressing work-appropriate manners, how to write resumes, how to fill out job applications, and successful interview techniques. We work in harmony with DC DOES, with the goal of motivating residents to sign up for programming and services that will prepare them for long-term employment opportunities. Learn more about Homes for Hope at the link below.