June 7, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 23
Dear Washingtonians,
Washington, DC is growing quickly. This year, we became 700,000 residents strong and we continue to grow by about 800 residents every month. To ensure that people of all backgrounds can continue to live and thrive in Washington, DC, we are making historic investments in affordable housing, homeownership programs, and housing preservation.
For four consecutive years, we have invested $100 million in our Housing Production Trust Fund—the largest fund of its kind in the nation. We have enhanced home buyer programs to put homeownership in reach for more residents and auctioned off vacant properties to make way for more affordable workforce housing. We are working aggressively to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring. And we're finding new ways to help our seniors age in place.
To make it easier for Washingtonians to learn about the many programs and resources that are now available, earlier this year we launched rootstoroofsDC.com. This Saturday, this one-stop shop for all things housing will come to life at the 10th Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show. The Housing Expo and Home Show in an opportunity to learn more about the programs available and to get all your housing questions answered by experts. Learn more and RSVP HERE.
Sincerely,
ICYMI: As we prepare for tonight's Game 5 and continue rocking the red, keep up with all things Stanley Cup Final at caps.dc.gov.
This Saturday, walk with Mayor Bowser in the 2018 Capital Pride Parade!
The
Capital Pride Parade is one of Washington, DC's landmark events celebrating the
spirit and strength of DC's LGBTQ community.
Learn more and register HERE.
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Just because
school ends doesn’t mean student meals do. Throughout the summer, at 46 schools across all eight wards, free breakfast and lunch will be served Monday-Friday to all District youth. To learn more and find a school near you, go HERE.
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DC Public Schools (DCPS) is now accepting Adopt-a-School Program applications
from community and/or corporate organizations for the 2018-2019 school year. This program provides an opportunity for organizations to build a lasting partnership with a DCPS school.
With the support of DCPS staff, partners commit to work with their school for a minimum of one school
year, supporting a minimum of three school activities and one donation effort. Activities
range from Career Days to Back to School Nights and more. We
encourage interested groups to learn
more at dcpsadoptaschool.org and click “I am a Potential Partner” to start an application. Interested organizations can also email adoptaschool@dc.gov with questions.
Applications are due June 28, 2018.
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This
week’s District
Minute features
stories about the renovations that will transform the historic Franklin School into Planet Word, the Kennedy Street Revitalization Project, and the kickoff for Immigrant Heritage Month.
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 The Department of Energy and Environment
(DOEE) is the leading authority on energy and environmental issues affecting
Washington, DC. DOEE works collaboratively with other government agencies,
residents, businesses, and institutions to promote environmentally responsible
behavior that will lead to a more sustainable urban environment.
DOEE has an opening for a Program Analyst. This position is responsible for assisting with the organizational aspects of standing up the DC Green Bank in coordination with the Office of the Director, Office of the Chief of Staff, Energy Administration, Urban Sustainability Administration, other government agencies, and private sector stakeholders. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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