Finding and securing affordable housing is hard enough without facing barriers when using a government subsidy. The Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) Tenant Barriers Workgroup is doing a survey to identify barriers rental housing applicants have when searching for housing with a voucher. The group will use the information to craft solutions.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MoreWard 8 Woods, with funding from the Office of Planning and Department of Energy and the Environment, is working to reverse decades of neglect by employing Ward 8 residents to remove trash and invasive species from the extensive but underappreciated wooded areas in Ward 8.
Read MoreCelebrating the Year of the Anacostia continues with Capturing the Anacostia Forum Saturday, September 8 at 11:00 am at the Anacostia Community Museum (1901 Fort Pl SE).
Get some private time with Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent C. Gray Friday, September 7 to discuss your concerns, share recommendations, more.
Read MoreDistractions come in many forms and then can make organizing a challenge. But some local organizations have merged social media and in-person activities to dull the distractions, somewhat similar to what communities in Italy are doing. What can DC organizers learn from this fairly new model?
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
[Thumbnail: Women of Color in Tech Chat]
Read MoreWard 7 community members are invited to the Saturday, September 8 breakfast meeting to talk flooding, resiliency, and community strengthening.
Read MoreLittle mussels are having a big impact on the Anacostia River. Learn more about what these bivalve molluscs are doing to improve water quality in the river.
Read MoreAPACC and its diverse membership share a common vision of a thriving, diverse, and sustainable community which actively accepts and takes ownership of the challenges and opportunities along the Anacostia River Corridor. If you love interacting on social networks and dig sustainability and the local policy and political scene, then this role is ideal for you.
Read MoreEquitable development, wellness, and Anacostia Park and Anacostia River—APACC’s core issues—are all impacted positively and negatively by transportation. For example, much of Ward 8 is cut off from the park and river by 295. Getting over 295 for Ward 7 residents can be trying, particularly for those with mobility challenges. Similarly, residents of both wards clamor for more and better employment opportunities. Since few of them will be in their neighborhood, accessible, reliable, and affordable transportation is a must.
Read MoreBe a part of Anacostia Park history at the 100th Birthday two-day party! Help the National Park Service kickstart the next 100 years with incredible experiences in the park. The centennial birthday bash will become a part of park history. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of it!
Read MoreAPACC was challenged by funders and Movement NetLab to reflect on the past to plan for future. Learn about our recent retreat and how we are using our renewed energy to craft what’s next.
Read MoreLearn the ins and outs of grant writing with a focus on DOEE’s Community Stormwater Solutions Grant program in the free workshops starting September 2018.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
[Thumbnail: Women of Color in Tech Chat]
Read MoreAnyone can do it but there are certain skills associated with effective advocacy. Attend one or both trainings and then get on with your community advocacy!
Read More
