tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43334728067265572332024-02-07T20:40:19.202-05:00Strengthening Ward One TogetherEnsuring opportunity for all, moving the sidelined into the game, and effecting collective change for the good of individuals and the communityStrengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.comBlogger226125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-55979537464149767922012-08-31T16:53:00.000-04:002012-08-31T16:53:16.431-04:00Youth TownHall <a href="http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/5633423/Youth_Town_Hall_Meeting"
title="Wordle: Youth Town Hall Meeting"><img
src="http://www.wordle.net/thumb/wrdl/5633423/Youth_Town_Hall_Meeting"
alt="Wordle: Youth Town Hall Meeting"
style="padding:4px;border:1px solid #ddd"></a>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-78743502458171571292012-04-05T14:11:00.000-04:002012-04-05T14:11:13.537-04:00Collaborating for better information sharing<span style="color: #063e3f;"> </span> <br />
<table align="right" border="2" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" style="width: 200px;"><tbody>
<tr><td><br />
<b></b><br />
<b><center>Some of what you will find in the <a href="http://www.icarol.info/PublicResourceDirectoryFrm.aspx?org=2260"><u>new 211</u></a></center></b><br />
<ul><li>Emergency Assistance</li>
<li>Immigrant and Refugee Services</li>
<li>Public Benefits</li>
<li>Seniors</li>
<li>Shelters</li>
<li>Veterans</li>
</ul></td></tr>
</tbody></table><i>Imagine a world in which all social service and support information was at your fingertips. Imagine a world in which you could find an after school arts program for your child with just a few clicks of the mouse.</i><br />
With your help, that world is possible. And soon.<br />
Residents, providers, advocates, government representatives, and techies are working together to make the search tools easier to use and more fruitful. That's right, we are collaborating to make social service program information more robust and more accessible than ever. The DC Community Resource Platform group (<a href="https://groups.google.com/group/DCResourcePlatform"><u>you can join the Google group here</u></a>) is moving forward on a number of fronts to ensure that social service program info is available to anyone who needs it.<br />
We need you to help us make this happen. I hope you will consider taking action in one or more ways:<br />
<ol><li><b>Tell us if your organization has an internal and/or external resource directory</b>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dEdSOVpYbmlhVU1lYXFjVHdudDBYc3c6MQ#gid=0"><u>Please share that information here</u></a>.</li>
<li><b>Share your organization's internal and/or external resource directory</b>: If you feel like sharing, email print-only directories to <a href="mailto:susie.cambria@gmail.com"><u>Susie Cambria</u></a>.</li>
<li><b>Join the group</b>: Stay apprised of progress, meetings, and work to be done by joining the <a href="https://groups.google.com/group/DCResourcePlatform"><u>DC Community Resource Platform Google group</u></a>.</li>
<li><b>Tell us about your experience finding social service information</b>: Take <a href="http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/554607/What-s-your-experience-finding-social-services-for-clients-community-members"><u>this survey about your experiences seeking social service information</u></a> for your clients, neighbors, family members, and yourself. The results will inform the work to improve the resource and referral system as we move forward.</li>
<li><b>Learn more about what the group is doing</b>: Much of the information gathered so far along with meeting notes and next steps are on the <a href="http://dccommunityresourceportal.wikispaces.com/"><u>community resource portal wiki</u></a>.</li>
</ol>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-27058406139124527262012-02-15T17:05:00.000-05:002012-02-15T17:05:30.073-05:00We are what we eat Ward 2<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">Our</span> </span>nutritional status, health, physical and mental faculties depend on the food we eat and how we eat it. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In ward 2 the access to good quality food has been a challenge to families with low income specially Undocumented Latino families. More than 17 percent of the Ward 2 population lives under the poverty line.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Poverty among African- American DC residents jumped nearly one fifth, rising from 23 percent in 2007 to 27 percent in 2010. Poverty stood at 8.5 percent for non-Hispanic White residents and at 15 percent for Hispanic residents in 2010. Many of them children are today hungry and malnourished with serious impact on growth and learning capacity of children and the ability of adults to lead fully productive lives. <strong>The Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative (CH/SFSC) </strong>in partnership with <strong>The Executive Office of the Mayor on Latino Affairs (OLA), </strong>and the<strong> Capital Area Food Bank</strong> are determined to stabilize families, and provide all families with their basic needs.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<br />
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQftSB-mL9BQRikEkEgIocrMb88VTqxh-U10xa75hxiXZwiUXdvZgg5y4G9A0Udb550H2UfEuhMU2e5AnbLOqTLXDR6sC7DYJ2CoNyJgLkmes3vHd7bF0QogKi0YC2SpN3voCA6TxWg2n/s1600/Roxana+Olivas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQftSB-mL9BQRikEkEgIocrMb88VTqxh-U10xa75hxiXZwiUXdvZgg5y4G9A0Udb550H2UfEuhMU2e5AnbLOqTLXDR6sC7DYJ2CoNyJgLkmes3vHd7bF0QogKi0YC2SpN3voCA6TxWg2n/s320/Roxana+Olivas.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Roxana Olivas Director of The Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs<br />
helping families receive food services at Seaton Elementary.<br />
</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 18pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: #674ea7;">There</span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #674ea7;"> </span>are several agencies across the District that shape how we get food.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are at least 13 agencies that deal with food in our city! Bread for the City is an amazing agency that provides people in need with food. However the Latino population in Ward 2 is very hard to reach. CH/SFSC has an outstanding record with Latino Families in Wards 1 and 2 which allowed them to partner with OLA to provide a much needed food distribution site at Seaton Elementary located in Ward 2. On January 12, 2012 CH/SFSC alongside OLA, and the National Area Food Bank were able to provide food to over 40 Latino and African-American families for the first time at Seaton Elementary. Seaton will be the first of several food distribution sites that CH/SFSC, OLA, and the Food Bank will coordinate and serve families. <o:p></o:p></span> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"></div><span style="color: #063e3f;"> </span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-89064130103378646782012-02-13T16:45:00.001-05:002012-02-13T17:43:32.905-05:00Help DC Doors Raise Money<span style="font-family: Calibri;">DC Doors is a grassroots initiative that provides housing to the homeless immigrant population in the District of Columbia. It seeks to accomplish this goal by providing transitional and permanent housing and comprehensive supportive services in a culturally competent and sensitive manner to families and single females. Please join DC Doors for their first Happy Hour Fundraiser at Cafe Citron (1343 Connecticut Ave, NW Washington DC 20036) Thursday February 16, 2012 from 6-9 pm. They are asking for a $10 donation at the door.</span><br />
<br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXexCzv_98qltIV43YQTJT6cxHJSTykT2ca48oQx4bwizZHSD-P8NEEYjAAmgokLSOaGQ3DK8b0XugeVsaBXVWcIP3lDh5FbMOTrF_TCyDvtbh19IjeG_PtwyeL5ANmSItJu5XUGTzNsj/s1600/DC+Doors+HH.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXexCzv_98qltIV43YQTJT6cxHJSTykT2ca48oQx4bwizZHSD-P8NEEYjAAmgokLSOaGQ3DK8b0XugeVsaBXVWcIP3lDh5FbMOTrF_TCyDvtbh19IjeG_PtwyeL5ANmSItJu5XUGTzNsj/s400/DC+Doors+HH.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-78801380472297702872012-02-08T16:03:00.000-05:002012-02-08T16:03:54.479-05:00The federally-sponsored F.E.E.D (Fatherhood Empowerment Education Development) Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZ38J4qbdBbO9xqhpR9fyJDaicbKFuD61KqnwM7ckNbnIau-IYaBM_fqXVKIoLGRlY-aut5hSZv2Cfp5IBsi-yQze7VHCp8UjNQKOBX8H4tz5ChbKnHe8XIhwA95Xmg3XayimnSPJ9fWE/s1600/FEED+Flyer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeZ38J4qbdBbO9xqhpR9fyJDaicbKFuD61KqnwM7ckNbnIau-IYaBM_fqXVKIoLGRlY-aut5hSZv2Cfp5IBsi-yQze7VHCp8UjNQKOBX8H4tz5ChbKnHe8XIhwA95Xmg3XayimnSPJ9fWE/s400/FEED+Flyer.jpg" width="308" /></a></div><span style="color: #063e3f;"> </span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-22958522951603080712012-01-30T16:01:00.000-05:002012-01-30T16:01:17.622-05:00February SWOT Meeting<span style="color: #063e3f;"> <span style="color: black;"> </span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">Hello everyone! I hope that this email finds you in great spirits! On behalf of the Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative, I would like to personally invite you to attend the Strengthening Ward One Together (SWOT) monthly meeting Scheduled for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Friday February 3, 2012 from 9:30 – 11:00 am</b> at the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Columbia Heights Youth Club, located at 1480 Girard Street, N.W</b>.. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>SAVE THE DATE:</strong> The next Strengthening Ward One Together (SWOT) meeting will be held February 3 2012, from 9:30 -11:00am at 1480 Girard St NW.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>At this meeting we will: 1) Hear from Ward 4 City Council Member Muriel Bowser, Ward 1 State Board of Education Representative Patrick Mara, and , and Ms. Myrna Peralta, of CentroNia 2) Give update of SWOT Successes 3) Discuss Next Steps. For more information, please contact German Vigil at </span><a href="mailto:gvigil@chsfsc.org"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">gvigil@chsfsc.org</span></a><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"> or check out the SWOT blog: </span><a href="http://swotdc.blogspot.com/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://swotdc.blogspot.com/</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thanks, and see you all at the February SWOT meeting/workshop! And please invite any service provider that you know! I want to thank each of you so much!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black;"> </span></div>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-7809973076743852132011-11-14T15:36:00.001-05:002011-11-14T15:36:50.894-05:00Creating Solutions Together – 2011-2012 Community Feedback Survey<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Columbia Heights/Shaw Family
Support Collaborative was recently awarded federal funding to strengthen and
expand our community violence prevention and intervention work.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">We value your opinions about your
neighborhood. As part of this grant, we are <b>conducting a short survey in
order to gain a better understanding of what residents think and feel about
their community</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">We hope to use this feedback to
better provide resources and address community needs. The survey should take
about <b>5-7 minutes</b> to complete. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">No names or identifying information will be associated with
your responses and all questions are voluntary. Please click on the following
link to complete the survey: </span><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBMYJ22"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SBMYJ22</span></a><o:p></o:p><br />
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;">If you have <b>further questions</b> about the
Collaborative, our funding, or this survey, please contact Carmona Ross at </span><a href="mailto:cross@chsfsc.org"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">cross@chsfsc.org</span></a><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"> or 202-518-6737.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
</span><span style="color: black;">
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-45886811383346813922011-10-26T16:29:00.001-04:002011-10-26T16:29:26.073-04:00Hispanic Heritage Month @ Cardozo SHS<span style="color: #063e3f;">
<span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage
Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures
and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico,
the Caribbean and Central and South America.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;">
</span><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This year with the leadership of Ms. Benitez who is the new
after school coordinator, Cardozo Senior High School celebrated their first
Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony. This was a great event for Ward 1, it brought
youth of all races together and shared the Latino culture and customs. The
program included typical Latino food (Tacos from Mexico, Pupusas from El
Salvador, Sancocho form Domican Republic, and much more). Youth from all ethnic
back grounds were able to indulge in different foods, and music. Nothing stood
out more than the performance by youth from GALA Theater, and the talented Quique
Avilés. Youth from Gala presented to those in attendance an amazing skit that
portrayed the struggles of immigrant mothers. This was followed by a song that
left its audience in a whimper of silence. The performances both shocked and
left the audience wanting more. In the end Quique Avilés stunned the audience
with a poem that gave confidence, and amazed youth from all back grounds. </span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">At the end of the program over 30 youth walked and talked
without any immigration boundaries, and treated each other as equals. This was
an amazing event that needs to be commended and supported! This is a great step
for Ward 1, and a great accomplishment to Cardozo Senior High School. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxw0S0l8POoVuTL0T-Q2iagpQuJKnOKxcVQcnubfk-DK4ogJcW3-6zxpdsad9-HODysVBRqZeSml8TUjqVgeYfmszWMB7XCjmTlSiiHRh_rB0TBcyzkwQLEo6VzUITPtC_ueznSfPIdKp/s1600/2011-10-13_17-29-27_78.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHxw0S0l8POoVuTL0T-Q2iagpQuJKnOKxcVQcnubfk-DK4ogJcW3-6zxpdsad9-HODysVBRqZeSml8TUjqVgeYfmszWMB7XCjmTlSiiHRh_rB0TBcyzkwQLEo6VzUITPtC_ueznSfPIdKp/s200/2011-10-13_17-29-27_78.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqMGn5zLTOJVXF_pXPDEj6UzLo-P0oRX-GMnbiL-3Vez_4S5zjZp9TFnqqGpC_37J2erHcMyTBYhoq3VScHcbx4h6gWJHSoc8PtAtB_lFlGB1RhVsj3iOgS5JXc-E8V48LTqyRZdrpXrb/s1600/2011-10-13_17-23-38_706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrqMGn5zLTOJVXF_pXPDEj6UzLo-P0oRX-GMnbiL-3Vez_4S5zjZp9TFnqqGpC_37J2erHcMyTBYhoq3VScHcbx4h6gWJHSoc8PtAtB_lFlGB1RhVsj3iOgS5JXc-E8V48LTqyRZdrpXrb/s200/2011-10-13_17-23-38_706.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMOOoZjf8LxkSGs4krhHjUoZVB78siaKGatZwDI-s4b6wcz8EOqIxPRIcOjjxhouWOkJPbnjq0ujyv4A-Nxa5k1KlVbZfOkG8MwgA7IJUOpsQATZDzMY6d1HB-tyckWoSEf2iPecNGAJm/s1600/2011-10-13_17-22-56_876.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUMOOoZjf8LxkSGs4krhHjUoZVB78siaKGatZwDI-s4b6wcz8EOqIxPRIcOjjxhouWOkJPbnjq0ujyv4A-Nxa5k1KlVbZfOkG8MwgA7IJUOpsQATZDzMY6d1HB-tyckWoSEf2iPecNGAJm/s200/2011-10-13_17-22-56_876.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF1MRRYYBouLdRzkrAayjapx3IYKYnM3htcHQpCS7EtcXj9pylSVmV1lC1WcGDz-jR6asmJ12jE5vmpparbPIk4TR5EQOjP5IRzroyItcvkNXBYuLVYmbC__PH_5BLPy8rD3AtTYHvriF/s1600/2011-10-13_17-22-44_499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKF1MRRYYBouLdRzkrAayjapx3IYKYnM3htcHQpCS7EtcXj9pylSVmV1lC1WcGDz-jR6asmJ12jE5vmpparbPIk4TR5EQOjP5IRzroyItcvkNXBYuLVYmbC__PH_5BLPy8rD3AtTYHvriF/s200/2011-10-13_17-22-44_499.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMEoPq79-zB-JZV65NeqjtcibSzngLkNVxTgRa1F6CvdlcPwbrm1SlpP68_L_HzIqLbCVOTx2R8ulu8azyZmg4qNu30rCproqFEqBBT5AgwcGR61pcqqUZun3sO5JAibGFFrB3ItBDwoR/s1600/2011-10-13_17-22-22_99.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpMEoPq79-zB-JZV65NeqjtcibSzngLkNVxTgRa1F6CvdlcPwbrm1SlpP68_L_HzIqLbCVOTx2R8ulu8azyZmg4qNu30rCproqFEqBBT5AgwcGR61pcqqUZun3sO5JAibGFFrB3ItBDwoR/s200/2011-10-13_17-22-22_99.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODf8By15lPUCvDRyU4hXe-IeSHhckUJgrS4MgVonNICHw0i8MyRoatxO7t-i-E1OwbypHbRyrBl8Nlp1lS3gcEB6tHAn0H9r3q4VV4lLLg1KPbVQI25OElBmzmezKLZTL5fu8SR5Ak7Ol/s1600/2011-10-13_17-11-30_572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgODf8By15lPUCvDRyU4hXe-IeSHhckUJgrS4MgVonNICHw0i8MyRoatxO7t-i-E1OwbypHbRyrBl8Nlp1lS3gcEB6tHAn0H9r3q4VV4lLLg1KPbVQI25OElBmzmezKLZTL5fu8SR5Ak7Ol/s200/2011-10-13_17-11-30_572.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>
<span style="color: black;">
</span>
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-48624588711036813762011-10-18T15:30:00.001-04:002011-10-18T15:30:43.550-04:00Substance Abuse Community Conversations<span style="color: #063e3f;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">One of the things we talk a lot about on the blog is the
importance of community engagement. Through Community conversations communities
discover what they care about, and what issues are key to the success of their
community. Conversation is part of life. And it’s an important part of
community building. In conversation, we not only discover what we care about,
we uncover new ideas for building healthy community. “Drug and alcohol abuse
rates are higher in the District than anywhere else in the country, and experts
say the wide availability of drugs, high stress levels and difficulties getting
abusers into treatment fuel the city's persistently stratospheric rates.” To read
more please see this <a href="http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/07/dc-tops-nation-drug-alcohol-abuse">article</a> that goes in depth on DC’s substance abuse rate. </span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><o:p><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span>Since September SWOTDC has taken much interest into finding
more information to help with this issue. In September SWOTDC held meetings
that discussed substance abuse rates in Wards 1 and 2, and has continue to hold
meetings and community conversations to discuss possible solutions. Please join
in conversation facilitated by the DC Prevention Center October 18<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
2011 at 6pm at the Northwest association Community Meeting. It will be held at
the Saint Stevens Episcopal Church for more information please see attached
flier. </o:p></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyS2uWqbldp-IG9vIBkCsfKkGriqH6RM29ODFeW-UrT7py6y6dq7d-9iPnhb5o_2yf_Z9sAsf08lImm1eg38TfJ9omii_sgtMZHsL0ovdn9PvU-lf5lyb8L8p4Gq3XS8eOssGPYrG2eRJ/s1600/1-e2e1be1d71.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyS2uWqbldp-IG9vIBkCsfKkGriqH6RM29ODFeW-UrT7py6y6dq7d-9iPnhb5o_2yf_Z9sAsf08lImm1eg38TfJ9omii_sgtMZHsL0ovdn9PvU-lf5lyb8L8p4Gq3XS8eOssGPYrG2eRJ/s400/1-e2e1be1d71.jpg" width="302" /></a></div>
<br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;">
</span></span></span><br />
</span><span style="color: black;">
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-42907827271260650022011-09-26T16:56:00.001-04:002011-09-26T16:56:40.867-04:00Secure Communities in DC<span style="color: #063e3f;">
<span style="color: black;">In May </span><a href="http://prospect.org/cs/articles?article=the_anti_arizona" target="_blank"><em><span style="color: #0f2e7e;">The American Prospect</span></em></a><span style="color: black;"> reported that the deployment of Secure Communities hit a roadblock in the nation’s capital when D.C. council members introduced a </span><a href="http://crocodoc.com/PoKTN" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0f2e7e;">bill</span></a><span style="color: black;"> to ban the program. </span><a href="http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities/">Secure Communities</a> is a DHS program designed to identify immigrants in U.S. jails who are deportable under immigration law. Under Secure Communities, participating jails submit arrestees’ fingerprints not only to criminal databases, but to immigration databases as well; allowing ICE access to information on individuals held in jails. Unlike other ICE-local partnerships, Secure Communities gives ICE a technological, not physical, presence in prisons and jails. No Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with local law-enforcement agencies are required, and no local law-enforcement agents are deputized to enforce immigration laws through Secure Communities. </span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><br />
As of October 2010, Secure Communities is available in <a href="http://www.ice.gov/doclib/about/offices/secure-communities/pdf/sc-activated.pdf">686 jurisdictions in 33 states.</a> ICE plans to have a Secure Communities presence in every state by 2011, and plans to implement Secure Communities in each of the 3,100 state and local jails across the country by 2013. To learn more about secure communites please follow the <a href="http://www.ice.gov/secure_communities/">link</a>. <br />
<br />
Last month Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier signed an <a href="http://crocodoc.com/Z913g" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0f2e7e;">agreement</span></a> to share arrest data with ICE, despite the district’s longstanding <a href="http://crocodoc.com/RM6pa" target="_blank"><span style="color: #0f2e7e;">ban</span></a> on city employees inquiring about immigration status.<br />
<br />
For months immigrants’ advocacy and service groups have rallied against secure communities, and have made great progreess to ban the law. In july immigrant advocat groups won a victory when the D.C. Police Department (DCPD) decided to withdraw their agreement with the federal government to implement Secure Communities.<br />
<br />
In August 24th Roxana Olivas Director of <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="color: black;">the Mayor’s Office on
Latino Affairs, (OLA) spoke against Secure communites at a rally held in Arlington, Virginia. Olivas had this to say "</span></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">For
decades the District of Columbia has had policies that created a "bright
line" between Immigration and Custom's Enforcement and local police. Why?
Because we care about keeping all communities safe. In 2010 the
Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy Lanier signed an agreement to share arrest data
with ICE, despite the district’s longstanding ban on city employees inquiring
about immigration status." To read more about her <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/66445421">testimony</a> please follow the link. The Mayor's Office of Latino Affaris has been working hard with immgrantion advocates to better help the <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;">immigrant
population in the district of columbia. </span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-21634645239069909582011-09-13T17:19:00.001-04:002011-09-13T17:20:07.861-04:002011 Data on Child Abuse and Neglect<span style="color: #063e3f;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">After a spike in fiscal year (FY) 2009, substantiated cases of
child abuse and neglect in the District returned to more historic levels in fiscal
year (FY) 2010. The data shows that child abuse and neglect have been declining
across the country, but there is no evidence of that trend in D.C. The number of
substantiated cases of child abuse and neglect in the District rose by 27 percent
in FY 2009, to find out more information of this dramatic spike please view this
<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/64860050">article</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><br />
</span><span style="color: black;">
Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-43946358635077348052011-09-12T17:07:00.000-04:002011-09-12T17:07:02.346-04:00Upcoming Parenting Classes in English and Spanish in Ward 1<span style="color: #063e3f;">
<span style="color: black;">
</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative will be hosting
two sets of parenting classes this fall.</span></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
</div>
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: black;">
</span></div>
<span style="color: black;"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.25pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The English classes will be titled “Parents
Raising Safe Kids” You will learn new discipline methods; such as controlling
your child’s tantrums, resolve conflicts, and understanding and managing anger.
For date, time and more information see<a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/64726910"> flyer.</a></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.25pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<br /></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt 38.25pt; mso-add-space: auto; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -0.25in;">
<span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Spanish Classes will be titled “Padres
Criando Niños Seguros” You will learn new methods of child/parent interactions,
sibling interaction, controlling child’s tantrums, and understanding and
managing anger. For more information including date and time see the flyer <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/64727055">(Español).</a>
<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span id="goog_418456967"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_418456968"></span></span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-28894777584195535322011-09-12T15:52:00.002-04:002011-09-12T15:52:45.627-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8O6JOnd0-NLvNfHD7ToxY58oQWqfEDFBh6pjQBUqwRNft7gGLPZqJocxQYNAvfSN2WQpUbqdrlVk4lG9J6Vio2Dr0B4cVPkV42Wrtt9jrVsjmMUyO4g7xvhKN5Cfz7w37zTW-4f8_-yc/s1600/2011+College+Fair+Flyer1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd8O6JOnd0-NLvNfHD7ToxY58oQWqfEDFBh6pjQBUqwRNft7gGLPZqJocxQYNAvfSN2WQpUbqdrlVk4lG9J6Vio2Dr0B4cVPkV42Wrtt9jrVsjmMUyO4g7xvhKN5Cfz7w37zTW-4f8_-yc/s400/2011+College+Fair+Flyer1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #063e3f;">
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-2513692987825334002011-09-09T14:06:00.000-04:002011-09-09T14:06:17.197-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IbuLBhU90gKvkou58cmgVbB2SrD90npKXfm4Qd5RxUpqkivxc5kTc8poAVBHhDBmQ0NfvgMPIZhZFeQQZ8GrazJC3fYMqja9dIvg48m7GnNw7pRFBzmS-vmqqstuxz7mIHMRMH1kv-Gw/s1600/Invitation2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4IbuLBhU90gKvkou58cmgVbB2SrD90npKXfm4Qd5RxUpqkivxc5kTc8poAVBHhDBmQ0NfvgMPIZhZFeQQZ8GrazJC3fYMqja9dIvg48m7GnNw7pRFBzmS-vmqqstuxz7mIHMRMH1kv-Gw/s400/Invitation2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
<span style="color: #063e3f;">
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-63621282024586735702011-08-25T13:37:00.003-04:002011-08-25T13:42:34.872-04:00Be Prepared During Times of Crisis!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlOCKttwN5BFv6UqUrrdY7RSebBuGC6D0oyBFvnYQohVdWGOgF-BUVyATFDAZJCnWZVjv7R6-IRvGNoPygyMEOhS_vxvSYcjWavb7CPK9Mu8WmjtZXuk_1sbZZHW1-FTcschucekHcRYd/s1600/final.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqlOCKttwN5BFv6UqUrrdY7RSebBuGC6D0oyBFvnYQohVdWGOgF-BUVyATFDAZJCnWZVjv7R6-IRvGNoPygyMEOhS_vxvSYcjWavb7CPK9Mu8WmjtZXuk_1sbZZHW1-FTcschucekHcRYd/s320/final.png" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #063e3f;"> </span></div><span style="color: #063e3f;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Join Serve D.C. for its free National Preparedness Month Forum, “Planning for Access & Functional Needs Populations in Emergencies,” to help celebrate National Preparedness Month. The forum focuses on educating D.C. residents of the necessary precautions needed to ensure safety during emergencies. Various speakers from D.C. government agencies will lead the discussions and communicate the information to people of all ages and abilities. </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The panel emphasizes inclusion and ease of access of emergency resources. Registration is free and lunch will be provided.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Save the Date!<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Where: Department of Employment Services (1st Floor Community Room), 4048 Minnesota Avenue NE</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">When: Thursday, September 1, 2011, 12:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M.</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">More details at: <a href="http://www.serve.dc.gov/">www.serve.dc.gov</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"> <span style="color: black;"> </span><span style="color: #063e3f;"><a href="http://www.ready.gov/"><span style="color: blue; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.ready.gov/</span></a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Contact Information:</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Jason Williamson</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Serve DC</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><a href="mailto:jason.williamson@dc.gov">jason.williamson@dc.gov</a></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">(202) 727-7925<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiLm7unAAX2Ef5aIbXj6oPXOjLeZFlZRj-mU1s6yraqtqs5pQY5Ioxu3rElaz2ZlyycVYSxr1MJxF050eKhqGfXuJ7gtcf32CsiGBl7U6ogUSt_YhXKSveNL1bQeixIEk4OBO_W2gzPCD/s1600/tornado%252520house.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZiLm7unAAX2Ef5aIbXj6oPXOjLeZFlZRj-mU1s6yraqtqs5pQY5Ioxu3rElaz2ZlyycVYSxr1MJxF050eKhqGfXuJ7gtcf32CsiGBl7U6ogUSt_YhXKSveNL1bQeixIEk4OBO_W2gzPCD/s320/tornado%252520house.gif" width="320" /></a></div></span><span style="color: black;"></span><br />
<div align="center"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Created by AU FSE Volunteers</span></div>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-54902704889252462962011-08-25T11:40:00.001-04:002011-08-25T13:41:05.424-04:00MLK March Leads to Memorial Unveiling!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1FOJL0UObEr6PyB1Jy7xMgNeeBUGQtY_ku13yn862AcfKkMMaDn5DKrX5ExC2WQT_8buuRW962LMMyRdClM7Rvnb7wxEO7S2aY01GEyWHj7PXGF6duEqD51B_M9UDtEs6DgG1QvrsUlJ/s1600/110822_mlk_memorial_2a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ1FOJL0UObEr6PyB1Jy7xMgNeeBUGQtY_ku13yn862AcfKkMMaDn5DKrX5ExC2WQT_8buuRW962LMMyRdClM7Rvnb7wxEO7S2aY01GEyWHj7PXGF6duEqD51B_M9UDtEs6DgG1QvrsUlJ/s320/110822_mlk_memorial_2a.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">On Sunday August 28, 2011 a historic event will take place—the debut of the Martin Luther King, Jr. memorial. This occasion marks the first monument dedicated to an African American on the National Mall in Washington DC. Leading up to this day, there are several events that will honor and celebrate the accomplishments of Dr. King.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"></span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Come join and help pay tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in the D.C. Full Democracy Freedom Rally and March held on Saturday, August 27, 2011. This symbolic march will begin at the Abraham Lincoln monument and continue to the MLK memorial, signifying emancipation to liberation. The rally will feature civil rights leaders and elected officials of the District of Columbia. The purpose of the march is to promote an understanding of the need for jobs and justice. Don’t pass up the opportunity to participate in this remarkable experience! </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Don’t forget:</span></span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://www.mlkmemorial.org/">Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Dedication</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">Where: Freedom Plaza—14<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> & Pennsylvania Ave. NW</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Assemble: 9:30 A.M</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Rally begins at 10:00 A.M</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: black;">March begins at 11:00 A.M. and ends at 15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> and Constitution, NW<o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">More Information at: </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Calibri;"><a href="http://dc.gov/DC/Mayor/Initiatives/MLK+Memorial+Dedication+Week/District+of+Columbia+Events">http://dc.gov/DC/Mayor/Initiatives/MLK+Memorial+Dedication+Week/District+of+Columbia+Events</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TJz2hsYPjadynfFb-tDcGpeJpdn_15dlMyCS4dCsYGs4dM0Qq_B1ZZiB60SuX3ek43oqoSCZ22T80ZLOLP1VqBvB79dM3Ut4IMa5_2N-Z3YIdeGog2jkUoCPbNEUAFAk4D1Dw0zTcE7D/s1600/mlk-dream-ap-0827_606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TJz2hsYPjadynfFb-tDcGpeJpdn_15dlMyCS4dCsYGs4dM0Qq_B1ZZiB60SuX3ek43oqoSCZ22T80ZLOLP1VqBvB79dM3Ut4IMa5_2N-Z3YIdeGog2jkUoCPbNEUAFAk4D1Dw0zTcE7D/s320/mlk-dream-ap-0827_606.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Created by AU FSE Volunteers</span></div><span style="color: black;"> </span></span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-81274696256552808822011-08-24T14:31:00.022-04:002011-08-24T14:44:43.406-04:00Come celebrate 40 years with Fiesta DC!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Anb1RzUiWRibWZLX-QgUp5ZQ7ycFodocuC7tPyxLAJh1qTWTTPJcBCbeVPKu0ksADTrXWHr9Rk82yI7ONLGmydYXQygJKKyg1m3BL5PpeZDz69eaABi5dHBm0QuygrtvKti7WXFL4CLs/s1600/Fiesta%252520DC%252520Logo%2525202011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Anb1RzUiWRibWZLX-QgUp5ZQ7ycFodocuC7tPyxLAJh1qTWTTPJcBCbeVPKu0ksADTrXWHr9Rk82yI7ONLGmydYXQygJKKyg1m3BL5PpeZDz69eaABi5dHBm0QuygrtvKti7WXFL4CLs/s320/Fiesta%252520DC%252520Logo%2525202011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The largest Latino festival in D.C. is celebrating its 40<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> year on September 25<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>. The annual free festival promotes Latino culture, music, art, and food.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Over 60,000 people gather every year to participate in this fun-filled festival. It’s a day that brings together the Latino community and provides entertainment and education for the entire family. Come enjoy a Parade of Nations, various vendors, and live performances. Everyone’s invited to come and experience this memorable event! <o:p></o:p></span></span></div><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="color: black;"> </span><br />
</span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Mark your calendars!<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><a href="http://www.fiestadc.org/">Fiesta D.C.</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Where: Mt. Pleasant St. NW, between Argonne Pl. and Park Rd. Washington, DC</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">When: September 25<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> 11 A.M.-7 P.M.</span></span></div></span><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">For more information visit </span><a href="http://www.fiestadc.org/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">www.fiestadc.org</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltM57p4IJPueWzmhhhXZwMWC65Rvmgv_ieV1NGgSz-5UGHywvGXf-VbopYRprFtczxxSdGLTo_HeDXZisUiSZGsHfLgXfEPXC0w3obW2pEVm7wruK-1x7cf_EHFIGAx9gT4t4YwKXknZd/s1600/7_20110811112425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgltM57p4IJPueWzmhhhXZwMWC65Rvmgv_ieV1NGgSz-5UGHywvGXf-VbopYRprFtczxxSdGLTo_HeDXZisUiSZGsHfLgXfEPXC0w3obW2pEVm7wruK-1x7cf_EHFIGAx9gT4t4YwKXknZd/s320/7_20110811112425.jpg" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Created by AU FSE volunteers </span></div>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-7062666020164252552011-08-22T15:49:00.000-04:002011-08-22T15:49:11.647-04:00Creating Solutions Together (CST) Violence Prevention Fair<span style="color: #063e3f;">Join Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative <b>August 25 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm</b> at The Thurgood Marshall Center (1816 12th St NW, first floor) for the 2nd Annual Youth Violence Intervention Stakeholder's Meeting and Unity Fair. Please come and learn about successful violence prevention strategies the Collaborative and it's partners have implemented across the city this year.</span><br />
<br />
Attendees are encouraged to share information about their program and services and network to effectively intervene in and prevent youth violence as youth head back to school. <br />
<br />
If you would like to RSVP please contact <a href="mailto:cross@chsfsc.org">Carmona Ross</a>.<br />
<br />
For more information clinck the links. <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/62848055">English flier</a> (PDF) and the <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/62848115">Spanish flier</a> (PDF)<br />
Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-35619744001441632222011-08-22T13:32:00.000-04:002011-08-22T13:32:11.093-04:00Ayuda has a new home!<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;"> <b><a href="http://www.ayuda.com/template/index.cfm">Ayuda</a></b></span></span> has a a new home: 6925B Willow St NW, Washington DC 20012. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: black;"><strong>Ayuda's</strong> </span>mission is to protect the rights of low-income immigrants in the DC metropolitan area. We are the District’s <u>leading</u> source of multi-legal and social assistance for low-income immigrants in the areas of immigration, human trafficking, domestic violence and sexual assault. Our overall goal is to improve the ability of our clients to live safe, violence-free lives and become fully participating members of our community.<br />
<br />
Currently they have very limited limited access to internet and phone service due to the Verizon strike makes communications a challenge, but they are open for intakes for the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault and Anti-Trafficking Program (9:00 am - 5:00 pm walk-in). <br />
<br />
Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-8723374066404511282011-08-15T16:54:00.000-04:002011-08-15T16:54:23.503-04:00DC Public Schools Beautification Day 2011<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;">This </span> <span style="color: black;">Beautification Day will be held this year on Saturday, August 20, 2011, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This annual event was established in 2005 as a citywide “spruce up” of all DC public school buildings in preparation for the first day of school. Beautification efforts will include landscaping, trash pick-up, light painting, planting flowers, and other external beautification efforts. Volunteers and supplies are needed at over 100 schools. Please click the links below to volunteer or donate supplies. Please <a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDRiUkoyenQ1WnhMYkFmZEp5bXNxclE6MQ">Register here</a></span></span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-75315126485830845322011-06-08T13:02:00.002-04:002011-06-08T15:54:09.710-04:00Discount Car Seat Program; Programa de sillas de niños para Carros<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">DC’s Mary's Center has a Car Seat Program that provides car seats at discounted rates. More information is here: <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/57382651">http://www.scribd.com/doc/57382651</a></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 12pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"></span></span><br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span lang="ES-TRAD" style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: ES-TRAD;">El Distrito de Columbia’s Mary’s Center tiene un programa de silla de niños para carros. Si usted califica, padres pueden obtener sillas a precios rebajados. Para más información sigue la conexión: <a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/57382651">http://www.scribd.com/doc/57382651</a></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><br />
</div>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-9712436477778739982011-06-08T12:37:00.000-04:002011-06-08T12:37:36.747-04:00GREAT, Local Photographer for hire!<span style="color: #063e3f;">Neighbors, If you ever have photography needs for professional events, personal parties, weddings, photo shoots and more, check out local, skilled photographer Kristian Whipple: <a href="http://www.kwhipple.com/">http://www.kwhipple.com/</a> <br />
<ul><li>Krisitian has photographed numerous events, including a wedding, and his photos are simply beautiful. He is very professional and talented.</li>
<li>In addition, Kristian offers affordable workshops on various photography skills. He is currently offering a Composition and Critique Photography Class and has a couple more spots open if you want to learn how to take better photos. Short description of the class below:</li>
<li>"This 6 week workshop series is for participants of all levels but class instruction is geared towards beginners with some technical aspects to entice those more advanced. Each week will feature a mini-lesson, an assignment and critique of student images. Depending on the weather, at least one week will also be on location. The key to this class however is the shooting that participants do on their own!"</li>
</ul>Check out his website for an idea of the services he provides. He also sells his prints that are both beautiful and affordable. If you have framing needs he can quote a competitive price for you. Feel free to pass his name on to friends! <a href="http://www.kwhipple.com/">http://www.kwhipple.com/</a><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
</span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-17266895672478595662011-05-25T17:22:00.000-04:002011-05-25T17:22:33.640-04:00Gang Prevention Parent Workshop<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="color: #063e3f; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="color: black;">On <strong>Friday May 27, 2011</strong>,</span> t</span>he Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative, the Latin American Youth Center and the DC Department of Mental Health Invites you to a <strong>Gang Prevention and Intervention Workshop</strong>.</span></span></span><span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">This is an important training in which parents learn about gang activity and strategies on how to protect and keep their children safe from the grip of gangs, both at home and in the community. </span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Facilitators</strong>: include members of the MPD Gang Intelligence Unit (GIP), and <strong>Mr. Chavez Valiente, Safety Counselor for the Embassy of El Salvador</strong>. The workshop will be held at 3101 16th Street NW (Columbia Heights Educational Campus cafeteria) For more information call: Lucy Lemus, Parent’s Coordinator, CHEC (202)939-6680 ext. 5010 or Mrs. Silvia A. Diaz, Community Education Coordinator, CHSFSC (202)-319-7599 ext.2208</span></span></span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-80645512663760407462011-05-20T14:42:00.000-04:002011-05-20T14:42:26.752-04:00Help Wanted: Understanding the Work Opportunity Tax Credit and Bonding Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIBRzg_KwtmyzAR6NlUSYfyV5Yrt5V8o6V2Egt0BusFzp4N-RDE8BqoevsX3xv8AN5IRT2xHZsnRiEFGH6BLKEDUDeW_7nWUQVOLSq7V3l27mFIM8Rpxw8_VJeHIUeJ6M6YAIUTgEKtfA/s1600/helpwanted.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIBRzg_KwtmyzAR6NlUSYfyV5Yrt5V8o6V2Egt0BusFzp4N-RDE8BqoevsX3xv8AN5IRT2xHZsnRiEFGH6BLKEDUDeW_7nWUQVOLSq7V3l27mFIM8Rpxw8_VJeHIUeJ6M6YAIUTgEKtfA/s400/helpwanted.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #063e3f;"> <span style="font-family: "Calibri", "sans-serif"; font-size: 11pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;"><shapetype coordsize="21600,21600" filled="f" id="_x0000_t75" o:preferrelative="t" o:spt="75" path="m@4@5l@4@11@9@11@9@5xe" stroked="f"><span style="color: black;"> <stroke joinstyle="miter"></stroke></span><formulas><f eqn="if lineDrawn pixelLineWidth 0"></f><f eqn="sum @0 1 0"></f><f eqn="sum 0 0 @1"></f><f eqn="prod @2 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="prod @3 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @0 0 1"></f><f eqn="prod @6 1 2"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelWidth"></f><f eqn="sum @8 21600 0"></f><f eqn="prod @7 21600 pixelHeight"></f><f eqn="sum @10 21600 0"></f></formulas><path gradientshapeok="t" o:connecttype="rect" o:extrusionok="f"></path><lock aspectratio="t" v:ext="edit"></lock></shapetype></span> </span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4333472806726557233.post-19596475377351656472011-05-20T14:36:00.000-04:002011-05-20T14:36:33.236-04:00La Clinica del Pueblo Seeks to Hire in Several Positions<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span><span style="color: black;"></span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #063e3f;"><span><span style="color: black;"><div align="left"></div><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>La Clínica del Pueblo, Inc</strong></span><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><strong>. (LCDP)</strong> a bilingual, community clinic providing culturally appropriate health services to persons in the Latino community seeks qualified bilingual professionals for the following positions: <span style="font-size: small;">HIV Prevention Program Coordinator - Bilingual, <span style="font-size: small;">Project Officer - Bilingual, <span style="font-size: small;">Program Assistant - Bilingual, <span style="font-size: small;">Accounting Manager, <span style="font-size: small;">Program Assistant (MHSA) Bilingual, <span style="font-size: small;">Mental Health Therapist II (Bilingual), <span style="font-size: small;">Ryan White Services Coordinator (RN) (Bilingual), and a <span style="font-size: small;">Chief Medical Officer (Bilingual).</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="color: #063e3f;"><span><span style="color: black;">More about the position, including how to apply for the job, are in the<span style="color: magenta;"> </span><a href="http://www.scribd.com/doc/55907379"><span style="color: purple;"><strong>job posting</strong></span></a><strong>.</strong> </span></span></span>Strengthening Ward One Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00896612266340391810noreply@blogger.com0