2018
Washington DC Community Soccer Game
 On Tuesday July, 31, 2018, the Mayor's office on African Affairs in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) hosted the 1st annual Washington Community Soccer Game at the Columbia Heights Education
Campus located at 3101 16th Street NW. This
first edition opposed the competitive team of
the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the Mayor’s office on African
Affairs (MOAA).
Prior to the game, was held a soccer clinic and other fun activities for kids. Over 150 attendees were present.
Click here for a recap of the event.
MOAA's Fourth Young African ConneXion Summit
On Wednesday,
July 18, 2018, the Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (MOAA) hosted its fourth annual
Young African ConneXions Summit (YAX) themed “Living the Legacy” commemorating the
life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. As part of MOAA's Community and Youth Engagement
Outreach program. This event was held at the Howard University School of
Business Auditorium, and featured the 2018 Mandela Washington Fellows
for Young African Leaders Initiative (MWF-YALI), based at Howard University, the
African Diaspora Community, policy makers and civic leaders. Over 180 attendees were present.
Click here for a recap of the event.
DPR hosts the 3rd Annual Taste of The World Festival
The Mayor's Office on African Affairs ( MOAA) is partnering with the Department of Parks and Recreations (DPR) to host the “Taste of the World Festival” to highlight the diversity of international communities that live and thrive in the District of Columbia.This year, India, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, and several Caribbean countries will be celebrated in our festival. The festival will consist of three areas: Entertainment Area - to exhibit and display traditional music and dances, which include audience participation; International Food Court - to sample native food specialties and a Market Area –Where shoppers will be able to browse and shop through a veritable market place of handmade products.
When: Saturday, August 25th , 2018 | 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where: Emery Recreation Center | 5701 Georgia Avenue NW Washington, DC | 20011
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Mayor Bowser Proclaims Ethiopia Day in DC
 In celebration of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s visit to Washington, DC, Mayor Bowser has proclaimed July 28, 2018 “Ethiopia Day in DC.” The Mayor joined Prime Minister Abiy at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where the Prime Minister addressed thousands of members of the Ethiopian diaspora community from across the region. “The Ethiopian community is such a valued part of our city, and our Ethiopian neighbors have played a critical role in building the diverse, inclusive, and vibrant Washington, DC that we live in today,” said Mayor Bowser.
Since 2013, Washington, DC has had a Sister City Agreement and Protocol of Friendship with Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
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Mayor Bowser Signs Mayor's Order in Preparation for First Amendment Activities
On Thursday, August 9, 2018, in preparation for Sunday’s First Amendment activities, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the District’s public safety plan, which included the signing of a Mayor’s Order that allows the Bowser Administration to activate the District’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC). Prior to the announcement, Mayor Bowser hosted a roundtable discussion with community and faith leaders about the upcoming events.
“As the nation’s capital, we host millions of visitors each year. Fortunately, very, very few share the views that will be expressed in Lafayette Park on Sunday. Washington, DC is a city of love, inclusion, and diversity, and – like millions of Americans across the nation – we know that the people who are coming here to profess hate and sow division are wrong,” said Mayor Bowser. “This weekend, and every day going forward, we will ensure that the world knows that no matter how much attention these people demand, that they will never represent the values of our city or our nation.”
The level two activation of the District’s EOC allows local, state, and federal agencies to work together to coordinate the necessary supports for all critical incident responses. Ahead of this weekend’s events, residents and visitors are being encouraged to sign up for AlertDC at alertdc.dc.gov to receive important and emergency updates from DC Government.
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Mayor Bowser Announces Public Engagement Series for Chancellor Search
On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Our Schools DC Leadership Committee public engagement schedule, which will include community forums, a District-wide web survey, a social network townhall, and stakeholder meetings with students, parents, teachers, and school administrators. The Mayor tasked the Our Schools DC Leadership Committee with gathering stakeholder input on critical factors and values-based criteria which will inform the selection of the next DC Public Schools (DCPS) chancellor.
“As we continue to build on our progress at DCPS, these public engagement events are an opportunity for the Our Schools DC Leadership Committee to hear directly from the community,” said Mayor Bowser. “Providing various ways to participate allows students, parents, and community members to have a useful dialogue with the Our Schools DC Leadership Committee and will facilitate the selection of our next chancellor.”
Our Schools DC Chancellor Search Engagement Forums
Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30 pm – 8 pm | Cardozo Education Campus | 1200 Clifton Street, NW
Register
Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 pm – 8 pm | Savoy Elementary School | 2400 Shannon Place, SE
Register
Tuesday, September 11 at 6:30 pm – 8 pm | Brookland Middle School | 1150 Michigan Avenue, NE
Register
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Kids Ride Free - Get your new SmarTrip Card at this weekend's distribution events!
If you are a DC Resident enrolled in an elementary or secondary public, private, charter or parochial school located within the District; or a "Ward of DC" through the Foster Care System, you are between the ages of 5 - 21, Get your new #KidsRideFree SmarTrip Card at this weekend's distribution events!
The Kids Ride Free (KRF) program allows students to ride for free
on Metrobus, the DC Circulator, and Metrorail within the District to get to
school and school-related activities.
Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 9 am – 2 pm | Brightwood Education Campus | 1300 Nicholson Street, NW
| Washington, DC | 20011
RSVP
Here
Sunday, August 5, 2018 | 1pm – 6pm | Dunbar High School | 101 N St NW, Washington, DC | 20001
RSVP
Here
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USCIS Announces Citizenship and Assimilation
Grant Opportunities
On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program that will provide up to $10 million in grants for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.
These competitive grant opportunities are for organizations that prepare lawful permanent residents for naturalization and promote civic assimilation through increased knowledge of English, U.S. history and civics.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced
today it is now accepting applications for two funding opportunities under the
Citizenship and Assimilation Grant Program that will provide up to $10 million
in grants for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the
country.
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Serve DC's 4th Annual My
Brother's Keeper DC Volunteer Recruitment Fair
 Looking for volunteer opportunities? Register for Serve DC My Brother's Keeper one-day volunteer recruitment fair on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
This one-day volunteer recruitment fair will host 60 nonprofit and government agencies that provide volunteer opportunities with young boys and men of color. This event is designed for prospective mentors, tutors, coaches, and pro-bono consultants.
Together, we can build a city of skilled professionals supporting boys and young men of color through volunteerism and mentorship.
When: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 | 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center | 801 Mount Verron Place NW, Washington, DC 20001
RSVP HERE
Become a Foster or Adoptive Parent
 Over 800 District children and teens are living outside their birth homes under the care of the public child welfare system. All these young people deserve to grow up with the security, guidance and support only a family environment provides. What’s more, they deserve to know their community cares. Yet nearly half of all District children and youth in care are placed in Maryland. To keep these children in their own community, we need more foster homes in the District.
If you have
anyone who would be interested in learning more about becoming a DC foster
parent or know someone who would be visit www.fosterdckids.org or call the Child and Family Services Agency at 202.671.5683. Also, you can follow on social media where are continuously
posted information and news, on the Twitter account (@DCCFSA) and the Facebook Page.
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