MOVA January 2020 Newsletter

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January 2020 Newsletter


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Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs

One Judiciary Square           
441 4th Street, NW
Suite 707 North
Washington, D.C., 20004
202.724-5454

www.ova.dc.gov


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Women Vet Call Center

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CRRC

Click here for more information about the Washington D.C. VA Community Resource and Referral Center. 


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Click here for more information about the Washington D.C. VA Medical Center.


In Case You Missed It

WELCOME TO 2020!

In the New Year, we get to look back at some of MOVA achievements over the past 12 months. 

  • Advised and filed claims with the Dept of Veterans Affairs for 351 DC veterans and their family members, totaling $450K in compensation, including $55K in retroactive payments. 
  • Enrolled 464 DC veterans into the MOVA Capital BikeShare and Pathway to Work programs.
  • Served 2,215 DC veterans and their family members through 20 DC Veteran Vocational Rehabilitation Sessions, 8 DC Veteran Roundtables, 7 Small Business Workshops, 3 Legal Clinics, DCHiresVets 2019, and MOVA's first annual Women Veterans Day & Resource Fair.

MOVA's District Veteran Service Officer and US Army veteran - Mr. Robert C. Pearson Jr. was selected as a HillVets 100 of 2019 awardee!  Thousands of veterans, veteran family members and veteran caregivers are nominated every year for the HillVets 100. MOVA is proud to have one of it's own recognized.

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Robert was selected, along with six other outstanding individuals, in the Government-Career Employee category. This category honors individuals who work tirelessly, often without recognition or reward, to serve the public good. Their work to support the veteran and military community is noticed and appreciated.


MOVA's 2019 Performance Oversight Hearing by the DC City Council Committee on Government Operations is occurring:

Tuesday, Feb. 11th at 10:00am

in Room #500 of the Wilson Building -

1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, DC, 20004

The following agencies will testify:

  • Office of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Questioning Affairs
  • Office of Veterans’ Affairs

Persons wishing to testify about MOVA's performance may email: governmentoperations@dccouncil.us  or call  202-724-6663


Veteran Resource of the Month

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VETSRIDE 2020

VetsRide is back! Any DC veteran making under $30,000 a year qualifies for this transport voucher program made possible by the partnership between Mayor Bowser's OVA, DC Dept of For-Hire Vehicles and Via!

APPLY IN PERSON AT THE MOVA OFFICES,  M-F  9am - 5pm

 CALL 202-724-5454 FOR MORE DETAILS


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THE WHARF JOB FAIR

PHASE 2 CONSTRUCTION JOB & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24TH - 10 AM TO NOON

@ THE DC ENVISION CENTER

( 1200 Delaware Ave SW. Washington, D.C. 20024 )

Located within walking distance of the green line Waterfront Metro Station.

The Wharf general contractors Balfour Beatty, Donohoe and DPR, with numerous subcontractors, will be available to talk one-on-one with participants about job and apprenticeship opportunities, application procedures, hiring schedule and more.


From The Mayor

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In 2020, the challenge for all of us – at DC Government and for community leaders and residents across the District – is to continue building a DC that is inclusive and diverse, a DC filled with opportunity. We have a lot to be proud of, but also a lot left to accomplish. We have housing to build, jobs to create, an environment to protect – and none of it can wait. I’m fortunate to have a strong team at my side, ready to tackle these issues with a sense of urgency, and to lead a community always ready and willing to get involved and support their neighbors.

We will continue the conversation on how we reach our goal of building 36,000 new homes by 2025 at our annual Budget Engagement Forums coming up in February. At this year's forums, we will focus on how we can work together as a community to build the types of housing our families and residents need in neighborhoods across DC. Learn more about the Budget Engagement Forums, including the Senior Telephone Town Hall, and RSVP HERE

Together, let's create citywide solutions that reflect our DC values. 

Connect with your Mayor!

Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

muriel.bowser@dc.gov | mayor.dc.gov | @mayorbowser


Featured Jobs, Fellowships, and Interships

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Mayor's Office of Talent and Appointments (MOTA) is seeking diverse and passionate individuals to work in DC Government. Candidates must submit their resume and any additional eligibility materials.


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The D.C. Department of Employment Services is here to help veterans who need assistance finding employment.


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The D.C. government is looking for a few good candidates.  Click HERE to find out more about the opportunities we have to offer.


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JobPath is a free revolutionary employment database that creates multiple resume forms based off your MOS and final rank in the military.  Once you complete registration JobPath links you directly to employers in your area and is compatible with your linked-in profile. 

SIGN UP HERE!


Want Your Vacant Position Featured in the Newsletter?

Each month the Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs compiles a list of vacant positions.  If your government agency or nonprofit organization in DC would like to promote employment, or internship opportunities for D.C. Veterans please send an email message to ova@dc.gov.


Upcoming Events

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MOVA Veteran Claims Service  

Since October 2019, MOVA's District Veterans Service Officer (Mr. Robert Pearson) has been completing and tracking VA claims for our 30,000+ DC veterans and their family members.

If you need assistance in filing a VA Disability Compensation Claim, VA Healthcare Enrollment, VA Non-Service Connected Pension Claim, or a VA Burial and Death Benefit Claim 

           Book an appointment by calling:  202-724-5454

DC DDS Vocational Rehab Screening 

 MOVA offers DC DDS Vocational Rehabilitation Screening every other Tuesday. This is focused towards veterans that are not eligible for Federal VA vocational rehab benefits.

The next clinic is Tuesday, December 10th (9am - 4pm).

        Book an appointment by calling: 202-724-5454


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DC Veterans Roundtable - Register Here

Thursday, January 30th, 2020    10:00am - 12:00pm

@ 441 4th St NW.  -  Conf. Room #1112  (11th Floor)

MOVA's Veteran's Roundtable. This event aims to connect the District's veterans with information, resources, and organizations that may be beneficial to a successful military transition. The event consists of an informal discussion which revolves around varying topics including housing, employment, healthcare, and legal services. Upon the conclusion of the discussion, all resource providers in attendance offer feedback on any topics discussed or how they can assist the veteran or their family in a positive capacity.


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DOES APPRENTICESHIPS FOR VETERANS

Information sessions occur Mondays at 2:00pm & Tuesdays at 2:30pm @ 4058 Minnesota Ave NE. 

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Please call  202-698-5099 to learn more. 


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Make the Connection

Make the Connection is conducting on-camera interviews with Veterans and their family members who want to share their stories about seeking mental health treatment and overcoming their challenges.


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W2SM - Warrior to Soul Mate Counseling

@ The DC Vet Center (1296 Upshur St NW)

Feb 8th - 9th, 2019 

Register by calling:   202-745-8000  ext# 54165


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Veterans have an incidence rate for prostate cancer that is approximately twice that of the general population. ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer (ZERO) and Veterans Prostate Cancer Awareness (VPCa) are united in the effort to bring the Veterans community the resources, tools, and education needed to fight and prevent the disease, since 1 in 5 Veterans will be diagnosed with the disease in their lifetime.

Your feedback via this survey is critical to help us provide the most impactful programs to save lives from prostate cancer and stop pain and suffering. ZERO and VPCa will use this information to help make future decisions on how best to meet the educational and awareness needs of the nearly 500,000 prostate cancer patients who are also Veterans.


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The Sonya Dunn Show

Weekday radio show on DC Radio on 96.4 HD 4.  You can listen to the show Monday - Friday at 1:00 p.m.

The show covers various topics for the  Greater Washington DC community, including news and events focus on veterans, military service members, and their families. Sonya Dunn is a military spouse for over 25 years. This allows her to bring a unique perspective to her daily conversation with her guest.

The Sonya Dunn Show is looking for veteran entrepreneurs and service organization that would like to be a guest on the show. For more info, please visit  https://www.sonyadunn.com/contact.


Want Your Event Featured in the Newsletter?

The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs Newsletter is distributed to over 7,700 subscribers every month. If you would like your event to be featured in our calendar, please submit the following details: what, when and where the event will take place. If available, please provide a link to direct readers to more online information.  Please send all inquiries and posts to ova@dc.gov.


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Director Elliot J. Tommingo

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