Hi there,
Wow! Last month we set a goal of welcoming 50 new recurring donors to the GGWash Neighborhood. You all rose to the challenge and then some: 62 of you made new, recurring monthly or annual commitments, raising more than $6,000 annually to support our work. I still can't get over it -- thank you! (If you didn't yet donate, it's not too late).
This month, we're focused on elections and growing our team. Keep reading to learn how you might contribute your talents to GGWash and make sure you have a plan to vote tomorrow. Hope to catch you at one of our last happy hours of the year! All the best, Kate |
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| Are you GGWash's next Managing Editor?
Our outstanding editor, George Kevin Jordan, is moving on from Greater Greater Washington at the end of 2022. We’re looking for someone to take over from George and run the day-to-day GGWash publication, which includes editing articles, managing freelancers and volunteer writers, and helping us realize our mission for GGWash. Could that be you, or someone you know? |
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| Intern with us next spring! Do you want to learn how nonprofits operate? Are you hoping to build a career in nonprofit communications, events, policy, and/or related to sustainable and equitable transportation, land use, and housing in the Washington, DC, area? Greater Greater Washington is seeking Engagement Interns to help strengthen our interactions with our community of readers, members, and volunteers. |
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Meet friends and neighbors at this month's Ward 1.5 happy hour in DC Sunday, November 13, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Civic engagement can be both rewarding and frustrating, but it should never be lonely. If you're looking to connect with other folks--especially in Wards 1 and 2--who think neighbors are nicer than neighborhood character and that cities should be for people, not for cars, come out to this month's happy hour! Upcoming Happy Hour: Why a Chevy Chase historic district is a bad idea Wednesday, November 30, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Live in Chevy Chase, DC -- or have an interest in historic preservation issues? Join GGWash to meet and hear from Living Chevy Chase DC - a group of residents of Chevy Chase DC who are organizing to defeat an effort to designate their neighborhood as a historic district. Enjoy the chance to meet and socialize with like-minded neighbors.
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Become a Breakfast Links Curator Our Breakfast Links Curators kickstart each day at GGWash, working with our editors to select six to 10 engaging stories that provide a snapshot of recent local urbanist news. We've filled all of our regular breakfast links slots, and now we're looking for alternates! If you want to help us out but can't commit to a regular weekly shift, this is your moment.
Make a plan to vote! Election day is November 8, 2022
DC: Same day registration is available on election day. Find your polling location here.
Maryland: Same day registration is available on election day. Find out where to cast your ballot here.
Virginia: For the first time, Virginia is allowing same day voter registration. Find out where to vote here.
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| Putting the “E” in Transit-Oriented Development
The Washington region has been a leader in transit-oriented development (TOD), bringing housing that connects people to transit, jobs, retail, and other vital amenities. But does that mean everyone is reaping the benefits? How does equitable transit-oriented development (ETOD) level the playing field? In a limited series, GGWash is exploring the history, current policies, and initiatives to create equitable transit-oriented development in the region. |
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How DC’s school boundaries shape housing and transportation patterns
School boundaries and feeder patterns not only shape the lives of children, they affect housing, travel patterns, and can contribute to citywide segregation. Check out this series journalist Abigail Higgins wrote for GGWash, exploring what school boundaries and feeder patterns are, and how they shape our lives. |
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| Thank you so much for all you do for our region! All the best, Kate Jentoft-Herr Engagement Manager |
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