THE DISTRICT COMMUNITY CORNER

KEEPING RESIDENTS CONNECTED TO THEIR LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Need Someone to Talk with about Your Community Concerns?

The Mayor's Office of Community Affairs is here to lend a listening ear and serve as your #CommunityConnect to Mayor Bowser and District Government.

For updates on city programs and initiatives, follow us or contact us today at communityaffairs@dc.gov or 202-442-8150.

On Monday, July 12, 2021, All Staff Returned to In-Person Tour of Duty  

DC is open thanks to Mayor Bowser’s leadership, and we are happy to have everyone back in the office.

The Mayor's Office of Community Affairs held its first in-person meeting to kick off DC Government's return to the workplace. 

FY2022 #FairShot Budget – Mayor Bowser’s Commitment to Give Every Washingtonian a Fair Shot

Visit budget.dc.gov or reach out to one of our MOCA offices to share your budget ideas, priorities and values. 

DC DPR Summer Programs

Join DPR this summer for our back to summer block party series! We will be hosting parties at rec centers and parks across all Wards from June until August. With multiple locations each week, you can always find DPR fun on a block near you. 

DPR will host weekly Friday night Carnival-styled events that will provide teens and young adults with safe and fun activities while also fostering positive relationships with adults other than their parents. Activities will include Open Mic’s, 3-on-3 Basketball tournaments, E-Sports Tournaments, skate park activations, cheer exhibitions, boxing exhibitions, pool parties, and more. Join the hype every Friday from 6 pm – 10 pm!

This event is for ages 13+

Roving Leader Movie Night is coming to a rec center near you throughout the Summer! Movie Nights will begin at Dusk at DPR Recreation Centers all over the District. Enjoy an evening with new and classic films, snacks, and more—no need to RSVP, just show up for an evening of fun! For a listing of Movie Nights: https://bit.ly/Rovingl

Mayor Bowser in the Community 

As DC reached 70% of adults having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Mayor Bowser and Dr. Fauci participated in a Community Corps Day of Action in Southeast DC this past Juneteenth.

Being vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself, protect others, and safely enjoy all our city offers. So we encourage those who have yet to receive their vaccination to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Thank you to all of those who joined Mayor Bowser to celebrate July 4th at Barracks Row and Palisades Park!

DC Celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month 

The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Mayor’s Office on African Affairs, and the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month by hosting a roundtable with residents of different backgrounds about their shared experiences as immigrants living in DC. The Director’s of the Office’s also shared their experiences in serving their communities through public service.

Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month and Helping Support Local Immigrant-Owned Businesses

To celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month in DC, the Mayor's Office on African Affairs hosted a pop-up event at Margariit’s Hair Braiding in Ward 1 for a West African musical performance and hair braiding demonstration.

Addressing Bias in DC and Standing in Solidarity to Bring Communities Together.

The Mayor's Office on African American Affairs, the Mayor's Office of Religious Affairs joined the Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs with local community partners for a robust and promising dialogue in addressing all bias and standing in solidarity to bring communities together.

Connecting our DC Youths to Summer Jobs and Opportunities 

Mayor's Office of Community Affairs Director, Dr. Faith Gibson Hubbard and the Mayor's Office of Latino Affairs Director, Jackie Reyes, participated and spoke at the Summer Youth Employment Program orientation session to encourage youth participants to be bold in pursuing their dreams.

DC Celebrates PRIDE

The Mayor's Office on LGBTQ Affairs led our District in celebrating and amplifying the rich culture of Washington, DC’s most favorite parade, the Capital Pride Parade!

Ladies Night Adds Fun to Vaccination Drive

The Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives and the Mayor's Office on Nightlife and Culture partnered to host a special event for our District ladies to get vaccinated!

Father's Day was a Splash

The Mayor's Office of Fathers, Men, and Boys soaked up the fun by celebrating our District's Fathers with a pop-up splash park and shared some of their favorite things on what it means to be a father.

Clean City Keeps our City Clean

The Mayor's Office of Clean City Director, Julie Lawson, and her team kept DC clean by hosting Roll-Off Day! A free community disposal event to help residents clean out bulk trash.

"Morning with Taichi"

Saturday's throughout July

10:00 AM

"Evening with Yoga"

Tuesday's throughout July

6:00 PM

"Owning My Health"

July 21, 2021

6:30 PM

DC Veterans Roundtable

July 29, 2021

12:00 PM

DC Queer Flix

July 30, 2021

7:00 PM

Financially Fit DC Women: A Money Workshop Series

July 22, 2021

6:00 PM