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1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004

 

Phone: (202) 727-2643
Email: [email protected]

Chief of Staff:
Lindsey Parker <[email protected]>

City Administrator:
Kevin Donahue <[email protected]>

Director of the Mayor's Office of Legal Counsel:
Eugene Adams <[email protected]>

Senior Advisor:
Beverly Perry <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Affairs:
Jackie Reyes-Yanes <[email protected]>

Director of Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services:
Phil Thomas <[email protected]> <[email protected]>

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February 28, 2025

Letter from the Mayor
Dear Washingtonians, 

Summer may still be a few months away, but now is the time to start planning for an enriching and fun-filled season for our kids and teens. From DPR camps to DOES job opportunities, there are many programs to keep our young people safe, engaged, and having fun.

Below are a few important deadlines to keep in mind: 

DPR Summer Camp


* Lottery deadline: Monday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
* Open to kids ages 3-13
* Camps run from June 23 to August 15
* Visit DPRsummercamp.com [ [link removed] ] to learn more and enter the lottery.  

Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program


* Youth application deadline: Thursday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m.
* Host employer deadline: Sunday, June 1
* Open to youth ages 14-24
* Apply at summerjobs.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] 

DCPS Summer Programming


* Registration deadline: Friday, May 23 at 11:59 p.m. 
* Free enrichment programs for elementary, middle, and high school students
* Full- and half-day options with meals provided
* Learn more: dcpsstrong.com/summer [ [link removed] ] 

In addition to planning for the summer, it is also time to plan for next school year. The My School DC lottery application deadline for PreK3-Grade 8 is just three days away:


* Application deadline: Monday, March 3 at 11:59 p.m.
* My School DC provides a fair and transparent process for families selecting a DCPS or public charter school for their children
* Visit myschooldc.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] for details on how to apply 

So, check out your options, get your applications in, and let's get ready for a safe and fun summer.

Sincerely,

Muriel Bowserxxxx

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In This Week's Newsletter:

* Resources for Federal Workers at fedsupport.dc.gov [ #link_3 ]
* Tomorrow: Budget Engagement Forum at Kennedy Recreation Center [ #link_2 ]
* Join the Launch of DC 2050, the District’s Next Comprehensive Plan [ #link_1 ]
* #BeDowntown: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Announced! [ #link_4 ]

Resources for Federal Workers at fedsupport.dc.gov
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The DC Department of Employment Services has launched a website to support former federal government employees with navigating Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE), finding career support, and learning more about career opportunities in DC Government.

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Tomorrow: Budget Engagement Forum at Kennedy Recreation Center
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Join the final 2025 Budget Engagement Forum tomorrow to share your values and priorities with the Mayor before she sends her Fiscal Year 2026 budget to the Council of the District of Columbia. During the forum, residents will receive an overview of the current budget environment, hear from other residents about their priorities, and participate in small group discussions about how the Mayor should allocate funds.  


* *When*: Saturday, March 1 at 11:30 am
* *Where*: Where: Kennedy Recreation Center, 1401 7th Street NW
* *RSVP*: bit.ly/FY26BEF_KennedyRecCenter [ [link removed] ]  [ [link removed] ]

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Join the Launch of DC 2050, the District’s Next Comprehensive Plan
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On Monday, Mayor Bowser and the DC Office of Planning (OP) are launching DC 2050, the District’s next comprehensive plan. DC 2050 will shape how the District grows over the next 25 years. Participants will have the opportunity to share their vision for the city through interactive stations and surveys and learn how they can get more involved in the process. 


* *When*: Monday, March 3 at 11:00 a.m.
* *Where*: The Strand, 5131 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue NE
* *RSVP*: tinyurl.com/DC2050Launch [ [link removed] ] 

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#BeDowntown: Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Announced!
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Coming soon: the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival, a four-week celebration of spring filled with fun, food, culture, and entertainment! This year, peak bloom is expected to fall between Friday, March 28 through Monday, March 31.  


* *Festival dates:* Thursday, March 20 through Sunday, April 13 
* *For more information about the National Cherry Blossom Festival, *visit  nationalcherryblossomfestival.org [ [link removed] ] 

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Mayor Muriel Bowser

John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW | Washington DC, 20004

(202) 727-2643

[email protected] | mayor.dc.gov [ [link removed] ] | @mayorbowser

 



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