Help After the Storm and During Extreme Temperatures
The
Government of the District of Columbia declared a state of emergency in
response to Friday’s devastating storm and searing temperatures. The declaration became effective June 30, 2012, and is in
effect for 15 days until and unless provided for by further Mayoral Order. The D.C. Office on Aging (DCOA) is working with
District agencies and its Senior Service Network to ensure that seniors in private homes, facilities and senior buildings remain cool during these extreme temperatures and have access to alternatives if they are without power. For more information on accessing cooling sites or obtaining fans, call DCOA at
202-724-5626 or call 311 after normal business hours. Read more on government resources here and Department of Health (DOH) tips on staying cool. In addition, the Department of Public Works (DPW) is also accepting food that has spoiled at several locations across the city for disposal, see more. For more information on food safety, click here.
 DISTRICT SELECTS QUEEN
Mary L. McCoy, age 61, was recently crowned Ms. Senior D.C. at the 2012 Ms. Senior D.C. Pageant. McCoy was one of eight contestants who were judged on their inner beauty, style and elegance by a panel of community representatives. The retired federal employee and ward 8 resident received awards for Best Talent for her Zumba/Folk Dance and Best Salesperson for her ticket and ad sales. Other honors were awarded to First Runner-up Nancy A. Berry for Best Interview and Second Runner-up Earnestine Wiggins for Best Evening Gown. The contestants voted Thomasena Allen Ms. Congeniality. For more pageant details click here.
SUSPECT CAPTURED
The D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has captured the suspect they believe posed
as a maintenance worker to gain entry into two apartments. The two elderly victims were assaulted, robbed and tied up during the crimes. The Office on Aging worked with MPD to ensure that seniors were made aware of the two crimes and also provided information and safety tips to help prevent future occurrences. The Office on Aging encourages senior citizens to ask
for proper identification before allowing unknown persons in their home. Click here for details of the crimes. The details of the arrest as reported by the Washington Post.
DCOA To Hold Community Meetings
The Office on Aging (DCOA) will hold two community meetings on the Senior Needs Assessment: Initial Data Collection. Community stakeholders are invited to a
briefing on the findings of a recently completed report commissioned by the DCOA. The data will assist the office in developing long range plans to meet the
demands of the growing population.
Friday, July 6, 2012 at 9:45 a.m.
Congress Heights Senior Wellness Center
3500 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE
Washington, D.C. 20032
Friday, July 13, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
324 Kennedy Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20011
For more information call, (202) 724-5622.
Funding Opportunity
The
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have announced the Community
Transformation Grants - Small Communities Programs financed solely by
2012 Prevention and Public Health Funds. The purpose of the grant is to
promote healthy lifestyles in small communities and improve health
behaviors. This will assist in the prevention of heart attack,
stroke, cancer, diabetes and other leading chronic diseases and causes
of
death or disability. The program aims to achieve
this goal by supporting governmental and nongovernmental agencies and
organizations, from multiple sectors, to implement evidence based
strategies that align with their mission and to partner with agencies
and organizations in other sectors to improve community health.
The discretionary grant is CDC-RFA-DP12-1216PPHF12 and closes July 31, 2012. For more information, visit www.grants.gov.
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