Michigan Park Citizens Association

Join your neighbors on Monday, June 27 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. for opening festivities for all ages which will include a ribbon-cutting, guided building tours, family story time, crafts for all ages, opportunities to connect with local organizations, video game demonstrations and more!

The new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library will open Monday, June 27. District residents and library customers are invited to join the opening festivities starting at 11 a.m.
The new 23,500-square-foot library continues the DC Public Library’s Facilities Master Plan priority of building neighborhood libraries that are at least 20,000 sq. ft., are flexible enough to accommodate changing uses and new technologies, and are environmentally friendly.
It features:
Expanded space for adults, teens, and children;
A variety of collaboration spaces, including a living room-style seating area;
A large meeting room with a capacity for 100 people, dividable into separate smaller rooms
7 additional reservable meeting spaces, one for up to 12 people, two for up to six people each, and four study spaces designed for 2 people; and
Outdoor spaces on each floor with comfortable seating.
The Lamond-Riggs Interim Library, located at 395 Ingraham St. NE, will close on Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m.
In preparation for the transition to the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, all due dates for books and other materials borrowed from the interim library have been extended to mid-July. During the move, Library customers can return books and other materials to any DC Public Library. Holds can also be picked up from any location customers select. The location closest to the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library is the Woodridge Library located at 1801 Hamlin St. NE.

Please find information on an IT training and job program with training from VETS Group and OJT and possible jobs from four dC-based IT companies focusing on DC Residents. For veterans and non-veterans.

Please find information on an IT training and job program with training from VETS Group and OJT and possible jobs from four dC-based IT companies focusing on DC Residents. For veterans and non-veterans.

This program is in process now, so applicants need to respond immediately. There is a similar program with different course offering starting July 11 and running until September 23.

DC Employer – Partners IT Training Program
The VET Group has partnered with 4 Employers to offer IT Certification Training, Paid Internships & Jobs For DC Residents

Positions Titled:
– IT Support Specialist
– Cyber Security Analysts
– Website Developers
– Project Managers
– MS Office Business Data
– Financial Analysts

Selected Participants must be:
— DC Residents 18 and older, High school/ GED, Low Income or Unemployed
— Able to pass a drug test and a criminal background check
— Demonstrate ability to pass a basic IT assessment, reading and math test

— Training Format: Instructor-led online classes
— Practice Labs: In-person at Vets Groups DC Center

Certifications: Comptia A+ – Net+ – Sec+ – MS5365* PMP* Web Development

To Apply — Send Your Resume Today! FaithDeVeaux@vetsGroup.org (202) 882-0011

DC Employer Partners are:
Codile CodiceTech.com
TAC Intergrated Solutions
TAVIntergrated.com
ZSofTech Solutions Zsoftechsolutions.com
*Vetcars Autoflexfleet.com

EYA Built Playground

EYA, in coordination with the local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners and the Executive Office of the Mayor, opened the newly established playground on the 12th Street side of the Saint Joseph’s Seminary. The Sunday morning event attracted many new residents and children with the benefit of pleasant summer weather. The playground is a greatly welcomed amenity to the neighborhood which in recent years has experienced a significant growth of young families as residents. Hosting the event was EYA Evan Goldman. Other speakers were Deputy Mayor John Falcicchio, ANC503 Emily Lucio, and ANC 5B05 Colleen Costello.

Ribbon Cutting

The playground is part of the EYA development of the land to the rear of the Saint Joseph Seminary to accommodate new residents and includes residences for families with below average incomes for the District of Columbia.

Evan Goldman, EYA Executive Vice President of Development and Acquisitions, spoke about the efforts to make available affordable housing within the EYA development and led the ribbon cutting ceremony. Evan first approached the community seven years ago about the proposed development.

EYA Evan Gooldman

In recent years, the Saint Joseph Seminary also partnered with Casey Trees to plant trees in the front of the property along Varnum Street. The land in the front and on the two sides of the Seminary building will remain undeveloped.

Emily Lucio, ANC503 representative, noted the long effort involved to bring the playground plans to fruition.

ANC Emily Lucio

DC PUBLIC LIBRARY ASKS NE RESIDENTS TO DECORATE THE LAMOND-RIGGS LIBRARY ON SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE

The DC Public Library has selected two contributors to the “Heritage Wall” at the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, artist Michelle L. Herman and the community.
Herman will create a digital tapestry inspired by the idea of a quilt that reflects the history of the community surrounding the new Lamond-Riggs/ Lillian J. Huff Library. The new art will enhance the new Lamond-Riggs/ Lillian J. Huff Library by creating a vibrant, inspirational welcome to the building that responds to the community’s desire to have artwork that reflects them. The Heritage Wall will span the first and second floors of the new library next to the building’s entrance. The art will be a striking feature visible outside the library and close-up.
To complete the quilt, residents will be invited to contribute family photographs and fabric swatches. Herman will scan the materials and use them to create a digital collage.
In the coming weeks, the Library will announce the opening date for the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. At that time, a schedule will be released of when community members will be able to bring their photos and fabric samples for the artist to use
Herman is a multidisciplinary artist and a resident of the Lamond-Riggs community, who has exhibited throughout the Washington, DC area in 4 solo exhibitions and several group exhibitions. She holds both a Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts from The Maryland Institute College of Art. She was selected after the Library issued a Request for Qualifications to engage individual artists, designers, and art/design teams in January.
Located at 5401 South Dakota Ave. NE the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library is nearly complete. The new 23,500 square foot space will feature a wide range of flexible spaces including expanded space for adults, teens and children; a variety of collaboration spaces including a living room-style seating area; a large meeting room with a capacity for 100 people; and 7 reservable meeting spaces.

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) Job Fair on Wednesday, June 8, 2022

The DC Department of Public Works is happy to announce that they will host a DPW job fair on Wednesday, June 8 at the North Michigan Park recreation center. DPW will screen qualified applicants for motor vehicle operator vacant positions. Individuals interested in tow truck driver positions should bring their:
Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Class B)
DOT Medical Certificate
Resume highlighting their tow truck driver experience.

Job seekers can talk to DPW human resource representatives, apply for vacant positions, and qualified applicants may be invited for an interview, additional screening, or testing.
All individuals who plan to attend the fair should bring government issued identification.

DPW is a second chance agency. Qualified returning citizens are encouraged to attend. Onsite DPW human resource representatives will conduct preliminary screening and may invite qualified candidates for additional screening and testing.

Please share this information with your distribution list for their awareness. Thank you in advance for helping DPW spread the word about DPW vacant positions.

Event: DPW Job Fair
Date: June 8, 2022
Time: 12 pm – 5 pm
Location: North Michigan Park
Recreation Center
1333 Emerson St NE,
Washington, DC 20017

Applicants have the option of claiming additional preference if they are:

A District resident;
Anyone claiming District residency preference at the time of application should be prepared to provide a government-issued form of identification and proof of voter registration.

A veteran (and/or has disabilities from military service);
Applicants claiming veteran’s preference should be prepared to provide a copy of their DD-214.

18 to 21 years of age and is currently or was a Child and Family Services (CFSA) foster care recipient within the last five years. Applicants claiming a foster care preference will need a letter or other documentation from CFSA or the Family Court of D.C. Superior Court showing that they are currently in foster care or showing the date they left court supervision.

This event is free and open to the public.

To view all DPW vacant positions visit DCHR. DC.GOV. For more information, please contact DPW Human Resources at 202-671-2400

Celeste Duffie
Department of Public Works
Community Relations Specialist
O: 202-671-2531
M: 202-438-8277

Grand Opening of the New Playground at 12th Street and Varnum Street (EYA/St Joseph’s Seminary)

Sunday, June 5, 2022 (Rain Date – June 12, 2022)
10:00 AM – 12 Noon

Light Refreshments

If you plan to attend you must register. Please RSVP at EYA.com/MPplayground.

Consumer Alert

OPC Warns of Active Third Party Supplier Scam

Utility Scammers May Be in Your Neighborhood
OPC Offers Tips on Dealing with Energy Suppliers

May 18, 2022

The Office of the People’s Counsel (OPC) is investigating reports that a Third Party (energy) Supplier (TPS) is deceptively switching consumers’ utility accounts to its company rolls without their consent. One resident tells OPC they were visited by a person who said they were from STAY DC, offering payment assistance for utility bills. Reportedly, the visitor had a badge with his picture and STAY DC on it.

STAY DC was the pandemic relief program that provided rental and utility bill assistance. But the District stopped taking applications in October 2021. Unfortunately, the consumer allowed the seller to see their utility bill only to learn later that their gas and electric accounts were switched to the TPS without their knowledge.

TPS companies may legally sell electric and natural gas services in the District. Often these companies hire independent contractors to go door to door to sign up new customers, however, they must follow certain rules. The rules can be found in OPC’s Consumer’s Guide to Third Party Suppliers on opc-dc.gov

Here are some tips for dealing with any energy supplier that shows up or calls.

Ask the representative to provide a photo ID. The ID MUST display a company logo.

Unless there is a public safety emergency, utility companies rarely visit your home or stop you on the street.

NEVER give out personal or account information such as your social security number, utility account number or credit card number.

If threatened with disconnection if you do not make a payment, check the balance on your latest bill and call the customer service number listed to verify your service status. Utilities will notify you multiple times in advance if you are about to be disconnected.

NEVER agree to make a payment using a pre-paid debit at a convenience store.

DO NOT be pressured to sign up for a limited time or promotional offer.

Ask for any offer in writing.

BEFORE switching to a TPS, take the time to carefully review the details of a contract before signing. Consider whether your household will save energy and money on utility bills with a TPS.

About Third Party Suppliers

Third Party Suppliers are authorized by the DC Public Service Commission (PSC) to sell alternative energy resources such as energy generated by solar, wind, or water. Their prices are not regulated by the PSC and may be higher than Pepco or Washington Gas rates. The energy is still delivered through the local utilities, and you would contact them for service issues.

How do you know if you are enrolled with a TPS?

Listed on your Pepco bill are Electricity Supplier Charges and on your Washington Gas bill are Gas Supplier Charges. If you see a company’s name other than Pepco or Washington Gas listed as the supplier, then you may be enrolled with a TPS company.

Marketing materials must clearly show a PSC license number. If no number is shown, the company might not be authorized to operate in the District.

If you are concerned about questionable tactics by an energy supplier or suspect you have been scammed, call OPC at (202) 727-3071 and we will investigate. You also can file a complaint on this link.


Additional resources and help may be found at opc-dc.gov.

Contact OPC @ (202) 727-3071

DPR to Open Registration for Summer Programs on Monday, May 16

(Washington, DC) – The Bowser administration and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) announced registration for DPR 2022 Summer Programs will open on Monday, May 16, at 12 Noon.

“Through Mayor Bowser’s leadership and investments in DPR, we are able to continue to expand our program offerings this summer for DC residents,” Said DPR Director Delano Hunter. “Whatever your fitness level, age, or interest, you are sure to find something to interest in our DPR programs.”

This summer will mark the return of the DC Summer Swim League, a recreation swim league that operates at 13 indoor and outdoor pools across DC and is available for residents ages 6-16.

Starting May 16, residents will also be able to register for aquatics, cultural arts, sports, fitness, and senior programming. In addition to all the classic programs and sports, DPR invites residents to explore aquatics programs such as aqua kickboxing or HydroSpin. Seniors will have an opportunity to sign up for jewelry making, line dancing, or water aerobics. For teens, check out Makeup 101 or join a kickball team at one of six recreation centers across the city.

Residents are encouraged to create an account online with DPR’s registration system in advance to save time once program registration opens. Create an account here: dpr.dc.gov/DPRaccount.

Mount Sinai Baptist Church Community Outreach for Families in Need – Sat May 21st 11am

Mount Sinai Baptist Church members are MAKING AN IMPACT FOR GOD by serving our COMMUNITY with an OUTREACH GIVE-AWAY for FAMILIES IN NEED. We will give away clothing items, books, a bag of groceries, and much more. The Give-Away will occur in the Parking Lot at 1646 Third Street NW. Our goal is to feed and clothe 100 families on Saturday, May 21st at 11:00 AM. Please feel free to share the attached flyers and Grocery Plus application for Seniors and join us as we serve our community.

SHALOM

Paula Stevens-Lassiter
Admin. Assistant
Mount Sinai Baptist Church
1615 Third Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
202-667-1833 ext. 2 Office
202-797-0663 Facsimile

Grocery Plus Healthy Food for Seniors Outreach Flyer 2022 (003)

MSBC FUM Give Away Revised Flyer

Revised Grocery Plus Application FY20 I

Tuition Assistance Program For Low and Moderate DC Residents

DC Futures. DC Futures gives low-to-moderate income DC residents the opportunity to apply for up to $8,000 to either start or complete their first associate or bachelor’s degree. In addition to tuition assistance, the program also provides a $1,500 stipend for books, travel, and other expenses as well as provide academic support and counseling.

Please visit https://osse.dc.gov/dcfutures to learn more.

Be sure to search the entire discussion to understand the program.

Students can attend one of three DC schools: Catholic University of America, Trinity College, University of DC and University of DC junior college.

We have included the income limit charts below. Note that participation in the program is not limited to high school students. However, family income of parents only extends to students up to 24 years old. Adults 24 years old and older family income will be based on their own.

Income limits are below

Income limits are stated below: Your household income aligns with the table below. For families/households with more than eight persons, add $18,160 for each additional person. Please reference the checklist on page 6 of the handbook to understand the documents you will need to provide in order to demonstrate your eligibility.

Household Size Maximum Household Income
3 or fewer $100,000
4 $106,000
5 $124,160
6 $142,160
7 $160,480
8 $178,640