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A Message from the Director
Members of the District's Veteran Community:
Last week, Mayor Bowser announced that the Our Schools DC
Leadership Committee will host three public community engagement forums to hear
from residents about their priorities for the future of DC Public Schools.
As a community, it is our responsibility to do everything in
our power to ensure that our students have the supports that they need to
succeed. I encourage you to attend one of the forums to
make sure that your voice, and the voice of our veteran community, is represented in these important discussions!
Our Schools DC Chancellor Search Engagement Forums:
Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Cardozo Education Campus
1200 Clifton Street, NW
RSVP at: https://dcchancellorsearchatcardozo.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Savoy Elementary School
2400 Shannon Place, SE
RSVP at: https://dcchancellorsearchatsavoy.eventbrite.com
Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Brookland Middle School
1150 Michigan Avenue, NE
RSVP at: https://dcchancellorsearchatbrooklandms.eventbrite.com
For the latest information on the Our Schools Leadership
Committee and the DCPS chancellor search, go to https://ourschools.dc.gov
Sincerely,
Ely S. Ross
Director, Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs
DD-214 Upgrade Clinic
 Were you discharged from the military under “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” (DADT) or under the prior regulations regarding sexual orientation? Would you like to make changes to your discharge paperwork?
OutServe-SLDN may be able to help you challenge your discharge characterization, change your narrative reason for discharge or upgrade your re-entry code. The standard for changing discharge paperwork is high, and changes are not guaranteed. But OutServe-SLDN is prepared to help you navigate the process and achieve results.
To schedule an appointment, call The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs at 202-724-5454.
 The Mayor’s Office on Veterans Affairs ("MOVA") is launching a pilot transportation program for District of Columbia veterans with the Department of For-Hire Vehicles. Program eligibility is restricted to veteran residents of Washington DC with an annual income of less than $30,000. Documentation evidencing eligibility may be requested by MOVA. The purpose of this program is to ensure that this population has access to the medical, educational, employment and other opportunities that they require.
Program participants may only use Program rides for the following:
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Employment opportunities: limited to job interviews, job fairs, recruitment events, and other similar opportunities, and does not include commuting to and from work
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Educational opportunities: limited to college courses, college prep courses, GED courses, apprenticeship programs, and other professional licensure courses
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Medical treatment and/or similar appointments
To register for VetsRide, a veteran must sign-up in person at the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs. Ensure you bring proof of DC residency, DD-214, NGB-22, or VA Card, and a statement of your annual income. All veterans must also have a current DCNetwork account, which can be created or updated at the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs.
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs is located at:
441 4th Street NW, Suite 870 North
Washington, DC 20001
202-724-5454
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