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East of the River Grant Program Request for Applications
The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities seeks grant applications from qualified arts and humanities organizations to deliver exemplary arts and humanities experiences to DC residents who live east of the Anacostia River in Wards 7 and 8. Activities may be projects that include, but are not limited to: dance; design; folk and traditional arts; literature; media arts; music; theater, and visual arts. Grants are competitive. CAH will award selected applicants a grant of funds to support the delivery of their proposed project(s). The number and amount of awards vary. The submission deadline is July 25, 4 p.m. Contact Khalid Randolph, Grants Manager, with any questions at khalid.randolph@dc.gov. dcarts.dc.gov.
John Wall Foundation Raises $550,000
The John Wall Family Foundation announces that it has raised over $550,000 during its month-long “202 Assist” fundraiser, nearly doubling its original goal of $300,000. From May 22 to June 22, participants were encouraged to donate online to help provide rent assistance to families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic within the Ward 8 community. John Wall and the JWFF would like to extend their sincere gratitude to those who donated, shared, and assisted in this campaign.
Statement from Mayor Bowser on the Passing of Allen Lew
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ngton Highlands DCHFA Funds the Rehabilitation of 358 Apartments in) Washi issued $41.7 million in tax exempt bonds and underwrote
On June 18, the District of Columbia Housing Finance Agency (DCHFA on and rehabilitation of Park Southern Apartments $25.3 million in four percent low income housing tax credit equity for the acquisiti of apartments ranging in sizes from efficiency to three in Washington Highlands in Ward 8. The mixed income development consists of area median income. Vesta Corporation will manage bedrooms. All but 22 units are reserved for tenants earning 30 to 80 percent their units are rehabilitated. In addition to all apartwhile s and cover the costs of on-site relocation of current Park Southern resident rooms will be renovated and HVAC systems uplaundry ted, construc be will ments being renovated, new fitness and learning centers graded. dchfa.org.
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Mayor Muriel Bowser has issued the following statement on the passing of former City Administrator Allen Lew. “If we judge our life by how much we do to improve the lives of others, few will match Allen Lew. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy. Allen came to DC to build a Convention Center, stayed to imagine the house that brought baseball back home to DC, and designed and rebuilt schools as the centerpiece of thriving and sustainable neighborhoods. With Allen at the helm, our biggest challenges could be tackled by assembling a dedicated team, communicating a vision, and demonstrating a relentless commitment to seeing it through. His
