MOVA HAS A NEW EMPLOYEE
On May 13th, MOVA welcomed aboard US Marine Corps veteran and DC resident, Ms. Toni Williams! As MOVA's newest Outreach Specialist and Public Information Officer her portfolios include advocacy for Women, LGBTQ and Aging veterans, along with affordable housing issues and all of MOVA's public messaging. Toni identifies as LGBTQ and has been active in the DC veteran community for many years. Prior to joining MOVA, Toni served as a Programs Analyst for the US Dept of Veterans Affairs - Board of Appeals.
 Tuesday, June 11th 5:00pm – 7:00pm
@ 441 4th Street NW - Conf Room #1107
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities & Threats (SWOT)! MOVA invites District-based small businesses to join us for an Introductory SWOT Analysis Workshop. In this live workshop, a representative from the US Small Business Administration will show participants how to correctly complete a SWOT Analysis and explain its importance.
REGISTER HERE
 Dear Washingtonians,
I've said it before: By 2025, Washington, DC needs to add 36,000 new units of housing. The region needs to add 240,000.
I've also said that to meet our housing goals, we must continue to think bigger and bolder.
So, in my most recent budget proposal, I increased our investment in the Housing Production Trust Fund to $130 million. I increased our investment in our Housing Preservation Fund to $15 million. And I also created a new $20 million Workforce Housing Fund that will support our middle-income residents like teachers, social workers, and first responders and help insulate them from an influx of highly paid Amazon workers (Amazon has already said HQ2 employees will make an average of $150,000).
Now, we need the Council to support those investments.
On May 14, the Council cut $10 million from the Housing Production Trust Fund, completely eliminated the Housing Preservation Fund, and replaced the $20 million Workforce Housing Fund with a $2.8 million tax abatement for private developers.
These cuts will accelerate displacement and make it more difficult for low- and moderate-income families to live in DC. On May 28, the Council should restore the funding for these programs and give more Washingtonians the fair shot they deserve.
Connect with your Mayor!
Mayor Muriel Bowser
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004
muriel.bowser@dc.gov | mayor.dc.gov | @mayorbowser
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. Please click here for more information and how to apply.
The D.C. Department of Employment Services is here to help veterans who need assistance finding employment. Check out their veterans services page to learn more about the veteran employment services DOES offers. Don't hesitate to reach out to them.
The D.C. government is looking for a few good candidates. Click here to find out more about the opportunities we have to offer.
 Saturday, June 8 10am - 2pm @ 441 4th St NW
Military Home Life is hosting Screenwriting 101 for Veterans. Learn how to begin your screenwriting project for a feature film or television show. This course will feature experienced screenwriters, free resources, software, and programs available to veterans.
REGISTER HERE
2019 Advanced Business Financial Veteran Workshop Series
Session 2 - June 20th @ NCRC
MOVA, in collaboration with National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC), presents the 2019 Advanced Business Financial Workshop Series. All are welcome to attend this multi-session workshop series that is sure to help you take your business and finances to the next level.
REGISTER HERE
Congresswoman Holmes-Norton Service Academy Fair
Thursday, May 30th 6:00 – 9:00 P.M.
@ Wilson Senior High Atrium - 5930 Chesapeake Street NW
D.C students and their parents are encouraged to attend U.S. Service Academy College Recruitment Fair to learn about the scholarship opportunities available while recognizing District of Columbia students graduating from or heading to the the five service academies this coming Fall 2019.
DC Vet Center 40th Anniversary Open House
Wed. June 19th 10am - 4pm @ 1296 Upshur Dr. NW
Come by the DC Vet Center to learn about their programs and celebrate 40 years of serving DC veterans.
OCP’s Reverse Vendor Day
Friday June 14th 9am – 3pm @ Ronald Reagan Building.
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses are encouraged to participate in the Annual DC Buys Reverse Vendor Trade Fair. This event provides a unique opportunity for local and regional vendors to directly engage with District government program managers and procurement personnel. Vendors will have the opportunity to learn of upcoming District government procurement opportunities directly from those representatives who ultimately make purchasing decisions on behalf of their specific District Government agencies.
REGISTER HERE
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.
Director Elliot J. Tommingo
202-724-5454
www.ova.dc.gov |
