Penn Branch CCA

PBBCA Meeting: Guest Speaker, Melinda Bolling, DCRA

Penn Branch Citizens Civic Assocation Community Meeting

February 9 7:00 Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church 

Guest speaker, Melinda M. Bolling, Director Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and update on Ward 7 development from Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Opportunity.  Both are also Ward 7 residents.

Melinda M. Bolling was confirmed Director for the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (“DCRA”) on July 14, 2015. In this role, Ms. Bolling is responsible for managing an agency that protects the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of District of Columbia residents, businesses and visitors by issuing licenses and permits, conducting inspections, enforcing building, housing and safety codes, regulating land use and development and advocating for and educating consumers.

Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 9, 7-9:00 pm at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (rear entrance).  Guest speaker to be announced.

DCRA Director, Melina Bolling
DCRA Director, Melina Bolling

Global Scholars Program – Your Child Can Travel!

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Global Scholars Foundation

Your child can travel overseas, and participate in the District’s Global Scholarship Foundation program. GSF concentrates on finding a diverse group of District teenagers who express interest in foreign language skills development, are curious about other cultures, and who are enthusiastic about our high commitment learning process.

Students can complete the application online at www.globalscholarsfoundation.org.   The program is SYEP host site, which means students can get paid to work with us for the summer.

Executive Director, Marcia K. Brown, Ph.D. addressed Penn Branch residents last year, and encourages Ward 7 youth to apply.

Condolences

Deaths: We regret to announce the passing of our neighbor and former DC MPD police officer Lawrence “Larry” Coates who lived on S Street.   Larry was a long-time Penn Branch resident.  A celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, February 16 at Peace Baptist Church 712 18th Street, NE. Viewing 9:30 am – 11:00 am. Services 11:00 am.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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IMG_2211IMG_2162Penn Branch neighbors are taking to the street to dig themselves out and help their neighbors dig out from this weeks historic snowfall.   We are asking neighbors to help clear the streets and to pay special attention to our seniors citizens, ill, and those without the resources to shovel in their driveways and sidewalks.

If you have snow machine or other equipment, reach out to us a [email protected] or call (202) 669-3974 so that we can help others in Penn Branch and neighboring areas who need help.

DDOT and the mayors office are working hard to clear streets and address issues from the snowstorm.

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DC Dig Out!

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Help Your Neighbors Dig Out!
Help Your Neighbors Dig Out!

We need your help!  We are coordinating to help residents in Penn Brach and Ward 7 dig out and address urgent issues as the result of the snow storm.  Our efforts are in addition major efforts by city agencies that have been working around the clock to assist residents and provide services.

We NEED as soon as possible

  1. Volunteers to help dig out residents with critical needs and those who are unable.
  2. Anyone who is able to travel to the Reeves Center to work as part of a Ward 7 efforts
  3. Help identifying Penn Branch and Ward 7 residents who need to be a priority (ill , without electric or heat or without adequate resources)
  4. Help identifying streets that are unplowed (understand that major streets are a priority)
  5. If you have electric/gas snow blowers and tools to assist neighbors with urgent needs
  6. Shoveling out are fire hydrants
  7. Identify any other major issues

We need your help to coordinate:

email: [email protected] or call 202-484-6001

Jimmie Williams, President

‘Roy Ward, Vice President

Lisa Baker, Recording Secretary

Towana Banks, Treasurer

Matt Pinardi, Parliamentarian

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