 On February 26th, 2019, Mayor Bowser announced a new partnership to give free annual Capital Bikeshare memberships to District veterans! The free Capital Bikeshare memberships for District veterans are made possible through a partnership between Capital Bikeshare’s Community Partner Program and the Mayor’s Office on Veteran’s Affairs (MOVA). DC veterans can enroll at the MOVA Office during working hours (M-F, 9am - 5pm). Learn More HERE
 MOVA Honored with Pillars Award
On February 25, 2019, the DC Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs (MOVA) was honored to receive the prestigious Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs (NASDVA).
VA Secretary Robert Wilkie and NASDVA President Alfie Alvarado-Ramos presented the award to MOVA Acting Director Elliot J. Tommingo at the NASVDA 2019 Conference in Alexandria, VA. MOVA received the award in the category of Consumer Experience with VA Benefits and Services for its Veteran Special Outreach and Advocacy Roundtable Series (V-SOAR)
 MOVA's FY19 Performance Hearing
Occurred before the DC Committee on Government Operations on February 13, 2019. MOVA would like to thank the 17 DC veterans who provided in-person testimony and the 14 veterans who sent in a written statement! MOVA cannot execute its mission without your support and feedback.
 MOVA has partnered with the Federal Small Business Administration, Veterans Business Outreach Center to provide a one day Boots to Business Reboot course.
Course is this coming Monday, March 18th:
REGISTER HERE
Boots to Business Reboot is a two-step training program that provides participants an overview of business ownership as a career vocation, an outline and knowledge on the components of a business plan, a practical exercise in opportunity recognition, and an introduction to available public and private sector resources.
 Dear Washingtonians,
This week, at the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference, I was proud to lead a national discussion on affordable housing. As the Chair of the NLC’s Housing Taskforce, I shared the important work we are doing to produce and preserve affordable housing here in the District and also called on the federal government to step up and invest more in our nation’s infrastructure, including our housing.
The next day, I joined community members and residents of Ward 8 to cut the ribbon on the new Busboys and Poets in Anacostia. This project, which also includes a new home for the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, delivered a long-awaited, long-requested amenity to Ward 8 – a new full-service restaurant in historic Anacostia. Of course, along with the restaurant comes new jobs and opportunities for our residents.
Both of these events - the discussion on housing with the National League of Cities and the opening of the new Busboys and Poets - represent the progress our city has made as well as the work that lies ahead. On Monday, March 18, at my 2019 State of the District Address, I look forward to sharing my vision for how we can do more both nationally and locally to ensure Washingtonians have the housing, jobs, and opportunities they need to live healthy, happy lives.
RSVP for my State of the District Address HERE, or watch it live at mayor.dc.gov/live.
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
 MOVA's Pathways to Work Program
MOVA, working in partnership with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Central Collection Unit (CCU), has launched a program designed to help District veterans who cannot afford a driver license because of debt from tickets, insurance lapse, booting, towing, or impounding.
This program will allow eligible DC veterans the option to obtain a two year driver license while not beginning payment on their debt for up to six months. It will also allow the option to settle their debt outright for a reduced rate of 40% or more. Enroll at the MOVA Offices.
 MOVA's District Veteran Service Officer
The Mayor’s Office of Veteran Affairs (MOVA) is committed to providing District Veterans and service-members with the tools and resources needed to navigate the complex system installed by the Department of Veteran Affairs. Within the MOVA, there is a team of highly-trained and dedicated service representatives ready to assist veterans in need of the following:
Call 202-724-5454 for an appointment
MOVA DC DDS Vocational Rehabilitation
DC Department on Disability Services, Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) is partnering with MOVA to assist disabled D.C. Veterans with obtaining and maintaining employment.
An RSA representative is at the Mayor’s Office of Veteran’s Affairs twice a month.
Next appt dates are: March 19th and April 2nd
Call 202-724-5454 to book an appointment
 The HillVets LEAD Program is taking Applications!
HillVets is looking for dedicated individuals who will spend up to 3 hours a week for 12 weeks improving their skills alongside some of our Nation’s most sought after leaders. Individuals who will join a lifelong “fireteam” of 6 who will push each other to success. These individuals will stay engaged in the years to come, look for ways to improve each other and the program, and pay it forward to those that follow in their footsteps.
MOVA Director Tommingo is a proud alumni member of this excellent program.
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.
 DPR Summer Hiring - Multi-Cultural Job Fair
DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will hold the “Multilingual Summer Job Fair" Wednesday April 3, 2019, from 3pm – 6pm at the Reeves Municipal Center. This fair is specifically targeting bilingual applicants for the more than 500 positions DPR has available for the 2019 summer season. All positions are full-time, 40 hours per week.
 Register for the DCPS Beautification Day with the Mission Continues
On Saturday, March 23rd at 1:30pm, join the women veteran leaders of The Mission Continues for a day of fun, hard work, and high impact at Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School in SE DC. We're bringing together over 75 women from all over the country to make our mark and leave a legacy of service at a school in need.
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 |
