February 17, 2023
Dear Washingtonians,
Last year, we set an important goal: to add 20,000 new Black homeowners by 2030.?This week, we celebrated Black History Month by connecting more Washingtonians to the resources and tools to move us closer to our goal. At our Housing Resource Center, nearly 40 DC residents received their Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP) certificates and moved one step closer to realizing their own homeownership dreams. Tomorrow, hundreds of residents will attend our Black Homeownership Workshop at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library.
We heard from Harry and Tony about their path to homeownership. They also shared words of encouragement for others who are using HPAP ? stick to it and don't give up.
If you are interested in starting or finding the next step in your own homeownership journey, go to frontdoor.dc.gov to learn more about the programs and resources available to DC residents.
Sincerely,
 Ahead of next week's DC Public School (DCPS) mid-winter break from February 20 to February 24, Mayor Bowser and the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) are encouraging families to check out programming available to keep young people engaged. Programming includes the return of Late Night Drip Series, open gyms, Esports, a movie night, and more.
Return of Late Night Drip
Late Night Drip is a community pool party where one of DPR?s pools opens from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. and community members can enjoy an evening filled with swimming, music, food, and other fun activities. Below is a list of upcoming Late Night Drip parties:
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Ferebee-Hope Recreation Center, 700 Yuma Street SE
- When: Friday, February 24, 7:00 p.m.?11:00 p.m.
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Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, 1100 Michigan Avenue NE
- When:?Friday, March 24, 7:00 p.m.?11:00 p.m.?
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Deanwood Recreation Center, 1350 49th Street NE
- When: Friday, April 14, 7:00 p.m.?11:00 p.m.?
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Barry Farm Recreation Center, 1230 Sumner Road SE
- When: Friday, May 19, 7:00 p.m.?11:00 p.m.?
Find more information about Late Night Drip and view additional activities available for youth during Mid-Winter Break?HERE.
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 This week, Mayor Bowser, former Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, and District leaders celebrated the opening of The Ethel, 100 new homes in Hill East for residents exiting homelessness.
In addition to housing, The Ethel will include on-site case managers, a computer lab, a prep kitchen, a hair salon, and other amenities to help residents transform their lives and connect with community. The building is named in honor of Ethel Kennedy, a civil rights activist and humanitarian.
Homeward DC 2.0 is Mayor Muriel Bowser?s strategic plan?for making?homelessness rare, brief, and non-recurring. Read the Homeward DC 2.0 report HERE.
Track the District's progress toward building 36,000 new homes by 2025 HERE.?
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 Applications for the Mayor Marion S. Barry Summer Youth Employment Program are due by Tuesday, February 28.?District youth between the ages of 14 to 24 are encouraged to apply online at summerjobs.dc.gov.
Young people will participate in six weeks of paid work experience through subsidized placements in the private and public sectors. Orientation begins on Monday, June 26 and the program ends on Friday, August 4.
Employers who are interested in hosting participants are also encouraged to reach out through summerjobs.dc.gov.
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