Kwame’s Higher Education Kickoff Breakfast and Financial Aid Workshop Tomorrow
March 5, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
College prep event a precursor to the College Round-Up
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown is inviting all District high school students, parents and guidance counselors to attend his Higher Education Kickoff Breakfast and Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, March 6, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The event is a precursor to Councilmember Brown’s annual [...]
College Round-Up Trip 2011
March 1, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents
Did you miss the registration deadline for the College Round-Up 2010 trip? Would you like to receive information about next year’s trip? If so, please complete the following form to be added to next year’s trip advisory list.
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Kwame Knocks Down Walls to Double Emergency Shelter Beds for Victims of Domestic Violence
February 26, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Domestic Violence, Family Focus, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
My Sister’s Place begins demolition of facility to be completed in fall
At an undisclosed location, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined board members and staff of My Sister’s Place to begin demolition of a facility that will double the organization’s emergency shelter beds from 22 to 45. My Sister’s Place is the oldest and only [...]
2010 Student Art Exhibition
February 24, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Events, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities is seeking DC Public School and DC Public Charter School student artwork to be included in a citywide art exhibition that will highlight the best artwork created during the 2009-2010 school year. The selected works will be honored with a gallery show and opening reception on June 4th, [...]
What’s Good About DC? Parents Who Engage in Education
February 18, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, The People's Blog
Kwame recognizes 50 members of the Parent Policy Council for outstanding service
In his continuing efforts to promote parental engagement in education, last night At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown presented 50 members of the Parent Policy Council with certificates of recognition. The certificates were a tribute to parents for their outstanding citizenship and voluntary participation in [...]
Norwood Kids Stay Warm with New Winter Coats
February 16, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, Healthy Families, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
The historic snowfall this winter has been a chore for many, but for our less fortunate residents it has been a legitimate threat. That’s why Kwame connected Capital Construction Enterprises with Norwood Tenants Association to provide new coats for a charming group of kids. Check out these great photos they sent to us.
Keeping the Dream Alive
January 19, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Real Action Now, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
Kwame presented with “Dream Keepers Award” for service
Yesterday, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown was presented with the Dream Keepers Award by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Day Committee, Inc. The award, presented annually to individuals locally and nationally, honors outstanding service as well as a deep commitment to preserving the dream of Dr. Martin [...]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
January 16, 2010 by Charles Mason
Filed under Community Events, Family Focus, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
Ward Eight Democrats celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s birthday, Russell Hall of Matthews Memorial Baptist Church, 2616 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE, 11:30am
2010 Multi-Religious Service for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Living the Dream: Respect, Dignity, and Peace, Sunday, January 10th, Asbury United Methodist Church, 11th and [...]
Love has a Destination – Washington, DC
January 14, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Family Focus, Job Creation, Local Investment, The People's Blog
Kwame administers oath of office to Dr. Ruth
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, chair of the Committee on Economic Development, administered the oath of office to Dr. Ruth Westheimer, officially naming her as DC’s Honorary Secretary on Love and Relationships. They joined Destination DC to launch Date Nights DC: A 28-Day Stimulus Plan [...]
DC Department of Health Offers Free H1N1 Vaccinations
January 14, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Family Focus, Healthy Families, Safeguard Communities, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Through January 16th, the DC Department of Health will offer several H1N1 vaccination clinics throughout the District. The clinics are part of the National Influenza Vaccination Week, a federally sponsored program to promote awareness of H1N1 and help people get vaccinated.
Many of the clinics are targeted towards especially at-risk groups, like pregnant mothers, or seniors, [...]
