Dear Residents,
It is often said, that you don’t start over, you start from where you are, and Team Serve DC continues to evolve and grow its mission, which makes for some really exciting times ahead. As we embark upon FY2020, we have been challenged to be more innovative and to expand our current networks to make sure over 700,000 residents are connected to their government.
As a first step, I am thrilled to relaunch our newsletter – You Got Served and look forward to finding more ways to engage with residents, business leaders, nonprofits and philanthropic partners, to promote volunteerism, partnerships and service as a sustainable solution to pressing social challenges. We are lucky because the District is bursting with mission-driven and social impact oriented individuals, who share Mayor Bowser’s vision that all District residents deserve to have a fair shot at prosperity, and our goal is to ensure that we are doing our part to civically engage and connect those that are ready to serve!
From funding opportunities, to volunteer and service initiatives, to capacity-building programs for non-profits and residents, Serve DC- the Mayor’s Office on Volunteerism and Partnerships aspires to be your go-to hub, as you seek ways to contribute to our amazing communities.
Yours in service,
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 Ayris T. Scales
Chief Service Officer
Serve DC - Mayor's Office on Volunteerism & Partnerships
 The Community Emergency Response Team Conference (CERT Con) will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM at the Ron Brown College Preparatory High School in Ward 7. CERT Con 2019 will provide residents with educational and networking opportunities to enhance cooperation among the region’s CERT teams and other organizations. This year’s theme is “We Serve Too: Acknowledging the Past, Valuing the Present, Influencing the Future.” CERT Con 2019 will feature panel discussions, interactive workshops, CPR training, Volunteer Reception Center (VRC) training , tactical vehicle exhibitions, and much more! Don’t miss your opportunity to learn from Serve DC and volunteer CERT teams in the National Capital Region about emergency preparedness. Register here today.
2020 AmeriCorps State Competitive Grant Funding is Available
Serve DC announced the availability of AmeriCorps State Competitive Grant funding for Fiscal Year 2020 - 2021 to eligible organizations. Application Instructions state that new applicants with high-quality proposals will compete with other National programs for competitive grant funds made available through Serve DC. For more information about 2020 grant funding, please visit our website.
October Grantee MVP: Washington AIDS Partnership
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Each year, Washington AIDS Partnership recruits and mentors a team of young people who provide direct volunteer service in the community. Click here to learn more about the work this organization and dynamic group of youth leaders is doing here in the DC region. |
Washington DC's first time hosting CERT Con 2019
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The Emergency Preparedness Team is gearing up for CERT Con 2019. This will be the first time this annual Community Response Team Conference is held in the District. We invite anyone interested in learning how to respond to disasters and emergencies in their community to register today!
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DC CERT Announces Upcoming November CERT Class
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The DC CERT Training team will have a November class. If you are interested in leaning more about the training and dates, please contact us for more information. |
Register for Toys for Tots 2019
 Each year, Serve DC partners with the United States Marine Corps and Toys for Tots to distribute thousands of toys to children aged 1-13 for the Christmas holiday. If you are interested in receiving toys for the 2019 holiday season, please visit the Toys for Tots website to register.
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