 
Hello Serve Ambassadors,
September has been a significant month for our District, focusing on empowering residents and organizations with crucial emergency preparedness skills. On behalf of Mayor Muriel Bowser, Serve DC is committed to ensuring your safety and that of your families. In honor of Emergency Preparedness Month, we collaborated with key agencies, including the Mayor's Office of Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs and the Mayor's Office of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing, to provide comprehensive emergency preparedness training. This training has equipped us with vital lifesaving skills, enhancing our readiness for any emergency.
Another highlight of the month was the inspiring Spirit of Service awards ceremony, where we celebrated the dedication of D.C. community members and organizations to volunteerism and service in our District. These outstanding organizations invest their time and energy in addressing our community's most pressing challenges, and we deeply appreciate their contributions.
Lastly, I want to reiterate that volunteerism knows no bounds. Our community is enriched by the diversity of our volunteers, regardless of age or background. Each one of you plays a crucial role in serving our community. We extend our heartfelt thanks to all the volunteers for their outstanding service this month.
If you're interested in volunteering, I encourage you to visit our . There, you can explore a wide range of opportunities to help local organizations and youth who need community service hours. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a significant difference in our community.
In partnership and collaboration,
 Jermaine Dillon
Director
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  On September 4, Serve DC's CERT Instructor Frances Whalen attended the Defense Logistics Agency National Preparedness Expo.
  On September 4, Serve DC's National Service Team attended the AmeriCorps Opening Symposium for professional development and learning opportunities about AmeriCorps best practices.
  On September 6, our emergency preparedness specialist Racquell Perry attended Camp Zen and recruited snow team volunteers for the upcoming snow season!
 On September 7, Serve DC's community outreach and special initiatives coordinator attended the Deputy Mayor for Education's Office Learn24 event: Afterschool in the City event at the Deanwood Community Center.
 Serve DC's Director Jermaine Dillon with AmeriCorps CEO Michael Smith, Pennsylvania representative Christopher Deluzio, and North Carolina representative Don Davis.
 On September 11, Serve DC partnered with the 9/11 Day of Service organization to honor the victims of 9/11 through service. Serve DC alongside 1400 volunteers packaged 450,000 meals to send to capital food bank.
 Elson Nash, U.S. Department of Ed, Cory Bowman, Netter Center for Community Partnerships, University of Penn, Erin McGrath, AmeriCorps Agnieszka Nance, Center for Public Service, Tulane University Maureen Tracey-Mooney, U.S. Department of Education.
On September 12, Serve DC's National Service Team attended the Higher Education and National Service Building America’s Future at George Washington University.
 On September 16, Serve DC hosted the 2024 Spirit of Service Awards to celebrate community members and organizations that have displayed an outstanding commitment to community service in the District. We had a great time with our Ward 8 residents. Thank you to our volunteers and congratulations to this year's nominees and winners!
  On September 17, Serve DC's CERT Master Instructor Frances Whalen was at DC HSEMA participating in the Mayor's Office of Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing (MODDHH) Language access & Auxiliary Aid Workshop #WeServe.
  ON September 17, Our CERT Master Instructor Frances Whalen participated in a Safety and Preparedness panel, at Edison Electric Institute with American Red Cross, WMATA, DC HSEMA partners #WeServe
  On September 19, Serve DC hosted its annual non -profit capacity townhall conference, in partnership with Center for Nonprofit Advancement. This conference helped nonprofit organizations and their leaders to develop competencies and skills that can make them more effective and sustainable, thus increasing the potential for nonprofits to enrich lives and solve society's most intractable problems.
 On September 18, Serve DC's community outreach and special initiatives coordinator Sheika Reid attended the Ward 8 Heath Council Meeting.
 On September 20, Serve DC's grants management specialist TeCora Estes-Harris attended Ballou High School's " Back to School Knight". The expo included support and enrichment programs, post-secondary programs, and local and government resource agencies. They welcomed 250-350 students and families that to learn about the new school year!
 For the past two weeks Serve DC's Master Instructor Frances Whalen has been partnering with the Mayor's Office of Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing (MODDHH) and Gallaudet University for the CERT Accessible Training Course to amplify inclusivity in emergency preparedness.
 On September 23, Serve DC's Master CERT Instructor Frances Whalen kicked off the CERT 6th cohort at the FH Faunteroy Center. This class consists of community members including the center's executive Director, Dr. Estelle Montgomery.
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