Dear Neighbors, as some of you know, I am the Director for a Hospice Program. As part of my job, we identify community resources available to seniors. Our Hospice Social Worker provided me with information regarding an agency that provides home repair solutions for seniors of age 60 and older. As I come upon such … More Age-In-Place Home Repairs & Maintenance Services for Seniors
Council Member Harry Thomas has informed me that the renovations of the Florida Avenue and First ST Park are slated to begin in August of 2010. Many of the renovations will include addressing lighting, fencing, safety and overall community access. To make the park more enjoyable and a source of pride for our neighborhood, I … More $1.2 Million Renovation of Florida Avenue Park to Begin in August
Organizers have provided the following information about road closures for the inaugural Washington D.C. Triathlon scheduled for this weekend. There will be numerous streets impacted around the National Mall and motorists are advised there could be traffic delays associated with this event. There will also be parking restrictions along the race course and motorists should … More Road Closures for Washington D.C. Triathlon
Mary Ann on Bates asked to posted this info: Night of Hope is a day of ministry to the body and soul of a small portion of the homeless in DC, sponsored by the Woodbridge Nazarene Chucrh, with a shower truck, barbers, people to work on foot care, closthes, shoes, toiletry kits, food and miscellaneous … More Night of Hope on June 26
Seabury Ward 5 Aging Services will be sponsoring a bus trip to Atlantic City on July 24th. The trip will take you to the Hilton Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, NJ. Bus departs from the Ward 5 offices in NE Washington at 7 am and returns at 9 pm. Cost is $35 with a … More Atlantic City Bus Trip for Seniors
On Saturday, June 19 during the hours of 10am-2pm CSOSA clients will be available to assist Single-member District residents with sidewalk cleanup and treebox planting. Concentration will be focused on picking up litter and assisting residents with their planting activities upon request. During the past 4 years, from time to time I have been able … More Clean up and Planting with CSOSA help on Saturday
Aucton to be conducted on June 23rd. The DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) is pleased to announce a real estate auction of DC Government-owned vacant property. Eighteen properties, including single-family and multi-family buildings and vacant lots, will be offered for sale to home owners, non-profits, and District of Columbia Certified Business Entities. … More Upcoming Auctions
A Ward Five Community Forum on Public Safety Jointly Sponsored by: Councilman Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr., 5th District Citizens’ Advisory Council, Inc, and 4th District Citizens’ Advisory Council, Inc. Letting the Community’s Voice Be Heard In Crime Prevention “How can technology more effectively be used to reduce property crime, increase personal safety, combat domestic violence, … More Ward 5 Forum on Public Safety
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School End of Year Celebration & Recognition Friday, June 18th, 9:45a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Park Across the Street (1322 New Jersey Avenue, NW) Join us as we: · award our outstanding students, · recognize the new inductees of the National Honor Society, · honor Principal Jackson, the faculty, and staff, … More Dunbar High – End of Year Celebration June 18
Metropolitan Police Department PSA 501 Monthly Meeting Public Safety Neighbors, this is our opportunity to meet with Lt. Wright, officers from PSA 501 and Commander Greene to discuss safety concerns, police and neighborhood involvement and review crime statistics and trends for our area. The police and neighborhood partnership is essential for our community to thrive … More PSA 501 Monthly Public Safety Meeting
