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REGISTER TODAY ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5HZExVA DCHA invites you to join the Rise & Thrive Business Building Bootcamp happening this Wednesday, Oct. 9 at at 203 N Street SW. ✅Meet industry experts ✅Review business formation & development strategies ✅Gain actionable knowledge to achieve your business goals

Last month, DCHA seniors enjoyed a visit to the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture. Along with a beautiful view of The National Mall, they took in exhibits featuring African American artists and changemakers throughout history.

We're still buzzing from the Sept. 14 Rebuilding Our Communities Block Party at Kenilworth Courts! Grocery giveaways, a live band, food trucks, dozens of service providers, games for the kids, and an appearance by NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green -- what a special day for our families. Check out this video recap! 📽️

DCHA families recently made a special trip to Dutch Village Farmers Market! Joined by leaders from our Office of Resident Services and Office of Public Safety, they ate lunch together and shopped for some fresh, local goodies.

Recently, DCHA fathers in our Fatherhood Initiative program held a meeting at our EnVision Center in Greenleaf Gardens. They listened to guest speakers from Leaders Lead explain the importance of fathers as leaders, what fatherhood looks like and the importance of having resources and support systems in place from the community. Our DCHA Fathers look forward to these monthly opportunities to share their thoughts and feelings in a safe space. Our goal remains to continue to engage and empower our DCHA residents to dream bigger!

Last month, DCHA fathers participating in The Fatherhood Initiative spent some quality time with each other and their families while watching the Washington Nationals take on the L.A. Angels. The Fatherhood Initiative, recently launched by DCHA's Office of Resident Services, hosts outings and events to foster a safe space to empower DCHA fathers to be their very best. The goal is to strengthen DCHA families and communities by keeping fathers engaged.

We celebrated the Kenilworth Courts community on Saturday, Sept. 14 with our latest Rebuilding Our Communities Block Party! 🎈 Delicious treats, plenty of games, and toy and grocery giveaways marked the occasion as we soaked up some of the last of the sizzling summer weather. Plus, DC's Hall of Fame Cornerback Darrell Green paid a special visit to join in on the fun. Thank you to the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety and Justice, DC Department of Parks and Recreation and all of our service providers who helped make this event possible! See more photos at https://lnkd.in/eJu8VbHS.

Thank you to EZ Street, the Center for Nonprofit Advancement and Mute the Violence DC for hosting the Potomac Gardens Summer Camp! Our kids developed skills that they can use in podcasting, video production and other creative fields.

Award-winning actor, humanitarian, author, philanthropist and former U.S. Senate candidate Hill Harper made a special appearance at Benning Terrace on Friday, September 13. The DC Department of Employment Services coordinated Hill’s appearance as part of its six-week Career Shop DC program that's underway at Benning Terrace. While speaking to the cohort, Harper also promoted his first book, Letters to a Young Brother, and autographed copies for participants. Thank you, Hill Harper, for stopping by to visit us! Read more at https://lnkd.in/e-CAV5hE

Stop by the Public Safety Job Fair TOMORROW from 11am-2pm to learn about opportunities to work with organizations like DC Metropolitan Police Department and DC Office of Human Rights!