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DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership inthe city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust homebuyer or a D.C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia

DC Open Doors

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership inthe city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust homebuyer or a D.C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership inthe city. is programo ers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on rst trust homebuyer or a D.C. resident , be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

DC Open Doors is your key to homeownership in the city. This program offers competitive interest rates and lower mortgage insurance costs on first trust mortgages.You are not required to be a first-time homebuyer or a D.C. resident to qualify for DCOD. You must, however, be purchasing a home in the District of Columbia.

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

HPAP provides interest free deferred loans for down serves as a co-administrator of this DC Department of Housing and Community Development’s (DHCD) rst-time home buyer program.

DC4ME years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to years or older who have fallen behind on insurance and tax payments as a result of their reverse mortgage. Quali ed District homeowners can receive up to

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

COVID-19

DC4ME is offered to current fulltime District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower’s employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC4ME provides mortgage assistance with optional down payment assistance to D.C. government employees. DC4ME is o ered to current full-time District government employees, including employees of District government-based instrumentalities, independent agencies, D.C. Public Charter Schools, and organizations, provided the applicant/borrower's employer falls under the oversight of the Council of the District of Columbia.

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

COVID-19

COVID-19 and will be presented in an evening-length work. Applications are also now open for the 14th Annual Intersections Festival, a multicultural, multidisciplinary performing arts festival which features dance, film, music, theater, performance art, spoken word, and more. Winterfest will be presented this December in time to celebrate the season. They’re looking for holidaythemed performances that help spread hope, peace, and love. Applications can be found at atlasarts.org/apply-now. Reach out to Sharon King at sking@atlasarts.org with any questions. All applications are due by Aug. 4, 2023.

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

DC MAP COVID-19 provides nancial assistance to those a ected by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Quali ed borrowers can receive a loan of up to $5,000 per month to put toward their mortgage for up to six months.

Plot Twist: Yoga in Congressional Cemetery

On Saturdays through August, 11 a.m. to noon, join the teachers of St. Mark’s Yoga Center for Plot Twist: Yoga at the Cemetery. This Vinyasa yoga class will be accessible to yogis of all levels. You will move through postures, coordinated with and guided by deliberate breath. The Vinyasa practice is a moving meditation that helps create strength, freedom and fluidity in the body and mind. $10. This class is outdoors and weather dependent. Please register to let them know you are

Summer Sunday Organ Concerts at the National Shrine

The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE, presents organ concerts by some of the best organists in the country on Sundays in July and August at 6 p.m. Carillon recitals precede at 5:30 p.m. The concerts are free; donations accepted. Plenty of parking. nationalshrine.org.

NPS Expected to Receive $11 Million for SE DC Parks

A significant investment from the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) Legacy Restoration Fund has been proposed to improve recreational facilities in National Park Service sites in Southeast Washington, DC. The funding for Anacostia Park, the Parkland area of Shepherd Parkway, and several neighborhood parks would help update playgrounds, restrooms, picnic areas, pavilions and more. The funding would pay for projects in Anacostia and River Terrace parks, Fort Davis and Fort Dupont parks, Kenilworth Park, and the Parkland area of Shepherd Parkway and include replacing or rehabilitating tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and fencing and lighting. The NPS will also use this funding for the design of the Anacostia Park skating pavilion rehabilitation and plans to seek additional funding for the full rehabilitation. nps.gov/subjects/infrastructure/gaoa.htm.

The National Park Service is developing designs for future improvements to Parkland, a 1.25-acre area of Shepherd Parkway.

joining. Congressional Cemetery is at 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.

McKenna Pugh New Capitol Hill BID Director of Marketing and Events

President of the Capitol Hill Business Improvement District Patty Brosmer has announced that McKenna Pugh has been promoted to Director of Marketing and Events. Pugh will take on more responsibility for enhancing community outreach through events and digital media, all while fostering meaningful relationships between businesses, visitors and the Capitol Hill community. capitolhillbid.org.

Volunteer in Washington Youth Garden

Volunteers at the National Arboretum Washington Youth Garden provide crucial help with gardening tasks such as weed - ing, planting, mulching, and pest control. You don’t need prior experience, but you must be willing to make friends with the soil and the bugs. Any and all volunteers are welcome, but they greatly appreciate those who can regularly commit to volunteering throughout the growing season. You can also help with FONA events like their seasonal festivals and 5ks. Find volunteering details at fona.org/support.

Toiletries Drive For Good Neighbors Capitol Hill Refugee Resettlement Program - July 8

The Toiletries Drive is on Saturday, July 8, 1 to 3 p.m. in the St. Mark’s Courtyard, 301 A St. SE. Volunteers will be there to assist. GNCH is requesting personal hygiene items, toiletries and diapers for refugee families. Please provide items in new family-size unopened containers. These supplies support personal hygiene/health for newly arriving families: bath soap/body wash, body lotion, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, shampoo/conditioner, razors, shaving cream, toothbrushes/toothpaste, dental floss, tissues, toilet paper, first aid kit, disposable baby diapers. Labeled containers are available in the foyer at St. Mark’s for those who would like to make donations before July 8 or contact karen. getman@gmail.com for more information. goodneighborscapitolhill.org.

The Rooftop at Union Market

The Union Market is one of DC’s largest rooftops for dining, drinking and safe socializing. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., grab a bite from your favorite market vendor and bring it up or snag one of Hi-Lawn’s picnic baskets to enjoy with one of their signature cocktails. From noon until midnight, Hi-Lawn is a fun, laid-back and welcoming rooftop and green space, with seasonally-changing fare from culinary director/partner Chef Beauchamp, creative draft and juice box cocktails, hosted picnics, lawn games and outdoor music, all with stunning 360-degree city views. unionmarketdc.com.

US Park Police Horse Stables and Education Center Opens

The new, state-of-the-art, and sustainable United States Park Police Horse Stables and Wells Fargo Education Center has opened. It replaces the original horse stables that were built as a temporary facility for the 1976 Bicentennial. The new facility, near the Korean Veterans War Memorial, was built as part of the preparations for the 2026 semi quincentennial--the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary where the National Mall will play center stage. The Education Center, staffed by volunteers, is open Thursday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It includes video exhibits, interpretive panels, tactile displays featuring equipment and tack, and opportunities to view the horses in their paddocks and grooming stalls. The new facility creates a modern and sustainable home for the horses and provides an opportunity to see the horses and learn about the history of the mounted unit on the National Mall. The project also creates a universally accessible sidewalk path, a “Path of Hope,” to connect the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial directly to the Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool. nationalmall.org/content/horse-stables.

Full Passport Services Available at MLK Library

There is a Passport Acceptance Office on the second floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos may be taken onsite. All applicants must be present. Free Printing, copying, and scanning is available. Read more about fees and forms at dclibrary.org/passports.

USDA Farmer’s Market

The USDA Farmer’s Market operates on Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., through Sept. 29 outside USDA Headquarters, on the corner of Independence Avenue and 14th Street SW. The market hosts 20+ local vendors and offers breakfast and lunch options, as well as live entertainment, demonstrations, classes, and more. usda.gov/our-agency/initiatives/usda-farmers-market.

DC Heat Alerts and Shelter Hotline

When the temperature or heat index in the District reaches 95 degrees, District Government, through DHS and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief. For transportation to a shelter, call 311 or the Shelter Hotline 202-399-7093. For more information, and for a list of District cooling centers, visit heat.dc.gov.

$2 Million Small Business Grants from WACIF

The Washington Area Community Investment Fund will offer approximately $2 million dollars in total grants aimed to retain, grow and propel innovation in district-based small businesses by supporting large scale capital improvements, critical equip- ment purchasing, and technological advancements within industries related to green innovation, experiential retail, incubators, immersive entertainment and professional services. Grants of up to $100,000 will be awarded. Email them at smbgrowthfund@wacif.org to schedule a 15-minute meeting with Grants Manager Dawn Sanders. Applications close July 21. wacif.org.

Summer Block Party Late Nights at the NBM

On Thursdays, July 13 and 27; and Aug. 10 and 24; 630 to 930 p.m.; experience the Summer Block Party installation “Look Here” and exhibitions like