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MOVA had an exciting and eventful month!
-On Memorial Day, Director Tommingo was honored to lay the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA) wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
-On May 30th, Director Tommingo joined Mayor Bowser, Congresswoman Holmes-Norton and CC Chair Mendelson in a call for DC Statehood; "DC Statehood is a complicated issue, so is going to war, but that hasn't stopped Congress from declaring war it five times. Stop delaying and do the right thing."
-On June 4th, Council Member Brandon Todd attended the Mayor's Advisory Board on Veterans Affairs monthly meeting to share ideas and learn about DC veteran issues.
-On June 8th, MOVA staff showed its unity with our LGBTQ brothers and sisters in arms at the DC Pride Parade.
Advanced Veteran Financial WorkShop
Learn More & Register Here
The Mayor's Office of Veterans Affairs (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 personal finances to the next level!
Next Session (Session Three): July 18th, 6:00PM-8:00 PM
Strategies for Creating Wealth with Your Business
 Statement from Mayor Bowser on President Trump’s Threat to Arrest and Remove Immigrant Residents
(WASHINGTON, DC) –
“On January 20, 2017, we vowed that nothing would change our DC values – that remains true today. Regardless of immigration status, immigrants in DC are our neighbors, coworkers, family members, and valued members of our community. The President should understand that not only are these threats cruel and antithetical to our American values, they are actually making our communities less safe by sending more residents into hiding, cut off from resources, support, and opportunity. Washington, DC remains a proud sanctuary city, and we are committed to protecting the rights of all our immigrant families in the face of these disturbing threats. We will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our immigrant neighbors this week and every week, while continuing our calls for Congress to pass comprehensive immigration reform that protects Dreamers and Temporary Protected Status holders and creates pathways to citizenship.”
Washington, DC, through the Immigrant Justice Legal Services (IJLS) Grant Program, offers targeted legal services and resources to immigrant residents and their family members. The IJLS program complements other community grant programs run by the various constituent service offices and the Office of Victim Services and Justice Grants.
DC provides services to all families without regard to immigration status:
- District law requires that individuals who speaks limited or no English receive equal access to programs and services.
- DC offers limited purpose drivers licenses, regardless of immigration status.
- Students have a right to attend school and obtain services at school, such as free meal programs and special education.
- DC offers health insurance through the health care alliance to persons ineligible for Medicaid.
- Through the Department of Behavioral Health access help line, (1-888-793-4357), DC offers free mental health counseling, regardless of immigration status.
More information on immigration resources can be found at:
https://dc.gov/immigration-resources
Learn More about Mayor Bowser's Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019 by reading and signing the petition: HERE
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
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.
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.
 DC Veterans Roundtable - Open Forum
Register Here
The DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) will host its monthly roundtable on Thursday, July 25th from 12:00pm-2:00pm at 441 4th St.NW on the 11th Floor in Conf Room #1114.
This recurring 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.
 Calling all SVA Chapter Leaders in the Washington, D.C. area!
An SVA Summit is coming your way on July 18-19. Learn the tools, techniques, and tactics needed to run a successful and sustainable student organization. Apply HERE
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Director Elliot J. Tommingo
202-724-5454
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