As a kid, DC SCORES taught me lifelong skills that have helped me become the person I am today.

As a Councilmember, I've been honored to work alongside them to make sure all kids have access to valuable out-of-school time programs.

Thanks DC SCORES for this amazing profile!

Our very own Jacqueline Ting is here, showcasing the diversity and strength DC’s Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing community!

Happy AANHPI Heritage Month, DC!!

I'm chairing the final budget oversight hearing of the Committee on Facilities and Family Services, where we're hearing from public and government witnesses on DC Office of Disability Rights, Mayor's Office of Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and DC DDS.

Tune in:

janeeseward4.com/live

Whatever the vision, we'll nail it for our client agencies! Construction is moving right along on the Dorothy Height ES Modernization project in #Ward4 ! Recent activities include finishing terrazzo and millwork installations and completing brick installation and gutter flashing.

Spread the word! Hellbender BrewingCo needs the support of the community and the surrounding areas! #supportsmallbusiness #locallyowned #madeindc #tagsomeone

Thanks to Michael Cohen for organizing a productive public safety walk today in Lamond.
 
Keeping our neighborhoods safe requires partnership across all areas of the community, and I'm grateful to everyone who is helping us reach this common goal.

OTA is at Riggs-LaSalle Community Center with DC Parks &Rec #WhereFunHappens Safely today to talk to tenants. Stop by to say hello!

Tonight! Join us, Rock Creek Conservancy (Rock Creek Conservancy), and the Friends of Peirce Mill for a virtual discussion about William Beckett. You can also check out the temporary exhibit about Beckett until May 5. It is outside along the trail in front of the Klingle Mansion.

Meet ODR's incredible ASL interpreters, Chidi & Hallie! 🤟 They're the dynamic duo supporting Mayor Muriel Bowser, ensuring vital information reaches all residents. Huge thanks to DC News Now for highlighting their invaluable contributions. #WeAreDC ! 🙌 #ASL dcnewsnow.com/dmv-doers/sign…

Happy birthday to 2024 Poet-Athlete Award winner and DC SCORES alumna CM Janeese Lewis George! 🥳🎂 Stay tuned for more about CM Lewis George's time in our program and the DC SCORES lessons she carries into her public service work today.

The enrollment deadline for students matched in the lottery is TOMORROW, May 1.

Have questions or need help with enrollment? The My School DC hotline team is ready to answer your questions until 5 p.m. today at (202) 888-6336. Or visit: buff.ly/41K2g2y

Being part of DC SCORES as a kid had a huge impact on the person I've become, just as it has impacted the lives of countless kids since.

So humbled to be receiving their Poet-Athlete Award alongside the incredible Jason Reynolds News!

Congrats DCI School! 💯

This #NationalPoetryMonth , meet Tracy L. Barwick, one of our most dedicated volunteers, who got involved in our work through our partnership with Busboys and Poets! 😍 Read more about how Tracy is supporting a new generation of artists through DC SCORES! dcscores.org/blog/2024/04/v…

It’ll be warmer than usual today, DC. Stay cool with these tips:

🏠 Stay indoors
🚰 Drink lots of water
🏘️ Check on neighbors
👕 Wear lightweight clothes
🚗 Never leave children or pets in cars
📞 Call 311 to find shelter or cooling centers

More tips: heat.dc.gov