The 2017 fiscal budget includes $15 million in one-time funds for repairs and maintenance for DC’s distressed public housing. The funds will come from unspent rental assistance funds in the DC Housing Authority’s budget.
VOICES FROM BARRY FARM
Barry Farm residents know the value of their neighborhood, their neighbors and of Public Housing. We’ve been interviewing residents to get a sense of why remaining on the property during the redevelopment of Barry Farm and keeping it as Public Housing is important. Click the link below to hear the first installment in a series we’re calling Voices from Barry Farm:
From left to right: Emma Owens, Nicole Odom, Mary Davis
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Wills & granddaughter
From left to right: Paulette Matthews & Detrice Belt
The Buzzard Point neighborhood is not just the destination of the new Soccer Stadium. This area in SW DC is home to hundreds of low income residents who are being exposed to air pollution, toxic soil, and other hazards. Residents are calling for analysis of these conditions and precautions to protect human health.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
India Fuller, Resident of Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing in SW
Last week Empower DC and Black Lives Matter DC blocked a “spacefinding tour” of developers in SW and SE DC Some people have questioned if this direct action is a proper tactic in addressing gentrification. India Fuller, a resident of Greenleaf Gardens Public Housing in SW DC tells us why it is and why it is important.
Resident-led updates on the Public Housing Organizing Fellowship, Justice for Barry Farm & the Citywide Campaign to Save Public Housing
DC Comprehensive Plan Update & Call to Action
Election of new Board Members
All are welcome to attend. Only dues paying members can participate in the Board election. Dues are $10 and be paid on site or online. Click here to RSVP.
Community Meeting on Child Care Legislation Thursday, September 21st 6:30-8:30 PM Eagle Academy PCS 3400 Wheeler Rd, SE Join us for a presentation and discussion with At-Large Councilman Robert White about what he hopes to achieve with passage of his legislation, the Bolstering Early Growth Investment Act of 2017
Saturday, September 9th 1:30 – 3:30 PM Anacostia Community Library 1800 Good Hope Road SE
We are a network of DC organizations from across DC who are committed to combating racial, economic, and environmental injustice by reforming the DC planning, development policies and practices that perpetuate these injustices. To RSVP or for more information contact: Parisa at 202-234-9119 ext 100 [email protected] ***Childcare Available***
Barry Farm residents and their attorneys announce a class action lawsuit against the DC Housing Authority and its developers challenging discrimination against residents. Watch the Live Stream below:
Are you committed to growing and sustaining Empower DC? We are a vehicle for the people of DC to build organized political power in order to effectively fight back against the displacement of low income people and combat institutionalized racism throughout our city.
The Board is responsible for keeping the organization on point financially and legally, making sure that we have the resources and stability necessary to carry out our work and mission. This is a role for people who are firmly dedicated to what we do. Nominees will be vetted by the Board Nominations Committee and then brought before a membership vote at the Annual Meeting, scheduled for mid October.
Are you the one, or do you know someone who would be great for our Board? If so please submit your nomination before our August 11 deadline.
To be eligible you must be a member of Empower DC. If you have never joined in the past you must join by July 21 (three months before the Annual Meeting) in order to qualify. Dues are $10 per year. Click here to become a member.
If you have questions about the Board please contact Parisa at [email protected] or (202) 234-9119 x 100.
From left to right: Paulette Matthews & Detrice BeltBarry Farm residents know the value of their neighborhood, their neighbors and of Public Housing. We’ve been interviewing residents to get a sense of why remaining on the property during the redevelopment of Barry Farm and keeping it as Public Housing is important. Detrice Belt and Paulette Matthews have been organizing to save their community for years now. They are strong leaders for Barry Farm and for the Public Housing community in general . Click the link below to check out what they have to say about their community and what needs to happen there in the third installment in a series we’re calling Voices from Barry Farm: Photos & audio courtesy of Daniel del Pielago.
The Buzzard Point neighborhood is not just the destination of the new Soccer Stadium. This area in SW DC is home to hundreds of low income residents who are being exposed to air pollution, toxic soil, and other hazards. Residents are calling for analysis of these conditions and precautions to protect human health.
To RSVP or for more information contact:
