Kenilworth Park North: From a history of waste, destruction and loss to a future of hope, health and wealth?

The northern half Kenilworth Park is slated to be transferred to the District of Columbia government from the Federal government. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has been working alongside members of the Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative (APACC), the National Park Service (NPS), the Office of Planning (OP) and the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) to begin to envision what the park could become after the transfer.

APACC believes that the park, once cleaned up, can provide more than just space for recreation: it can provide green jobs for neighbors, outdoor education classrooms and programs for children and youth, better access to the Anacostia River, spaces for meditation and healing, and much, much more.

Anacostia Park and Community CollaborativeDecember 7, 2018Weigh In

DC Appleseed publishes "Ending the HIV Epidemic in DC: 2018 Progress Report"

On December 3, DC Appleseed published Ending the HIV Epidemic in DC: 2018 Progress Report, an assessment of DC’s 90/90/90/50 goals.

Anacostia Park and Community CollaborativeDecember 6, 2018

DOEE grant opportunities focus on community solutions

DOEE is offering funding through two competitive processes to improve communities and the water quality in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. Both grants focus on community solutions to community challenges.

Anacostia River, Climate ChangeAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeDecember 5, 2018

December 7: DOEE public meeting on CRIAC Nonprofit Relief Program

The purpose of the meeting is to present an overview of the proposed CRIAC Nonprofit Relief Program including eligibility requirements, application process, and the amount of relief available.

Anacostia River, EventsAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeDecember 4, 2018

Grow your capacity: community meetings and events, millionaires of color, more

One 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.

APACC member updates

Organizational news and other important info from APACC members Fairlawn Citizens Association, Washington Parks and People, and 11th Street Bridge Park.

The November 30 DC Register in tweets

Helder Gil (@hgil), “Transplanted New Yorker. GWU & @GWHatchet alum. Public servant. On the internet, nobody knows you're a dog. All tweets are my personal opinion.”, regularly takes to Twitter to summarize the weekly publication of the DC Register. We’re capturing them here to elevate the importance of the DCR and to make the content more accessible.

APACC identifies community engagement opportunities and tackles internal challenges

At the November 9 monthly APACC Assembly meeting, member organization representatives brainstormed ideas for potential collaborative project proposals utilizing our funds to support implementation activities. The APACC Assembly adopted initial parameters for the “APACC Fund” at the October monthly meeting in preparation for doing the work required to accomplish elements of the network’s work plan and building capacity towards greater collaboration.

Grow your capacity: community meetings and events, engaging young people, more

One 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.

Building Capacity, Capacity Building, Events, WellnessAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 28, 2018

Connecting with the community about Kenilworth Park and more

The people walking around downtown Anacostia and in Kenilworth, Eastland Gardens, and Mayfair and talking with residents and business owners about the latest environmental and community challenges and opportunities are getting a lot of great information. Who says people don’t know what they want in their communities?!

Anacostia Park, AdvocacyAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 23, 2018

Celebrate the season in Anacostia

Year-end celebrations are big in Ward 8, particularly in Anacostia. APACC members Anacostia Coordinating Council, Fairlawn Citizens Association, Historic Anacostia Block Association, are among those holding events.

EventsAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 21, 2018

Grow your capacity: community support, media news, legal services, more

One 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.

Building Capacity, Capacity Building, Events, WellnessAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 20, 2018

TONIGHT: Pay-what-you-want Concert of "Anacostia Songs"

Brent & Co. is a local music group that recently produced a bluegrass album completely dedicated to the Anacostia River. The premiere of the album is TONIGHT, November 19, at 8:00 pm, at Southeast DC’s Anacostia Playhouse, which is also the inaugural performance in its new Monday night music series! Pay-what-you-want tickets available here.

Anacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 19, 2018

Navigating Demographic Change theme of December 1 Ward 7 @dcstorycircle

Navigating Demographic Change is the theme of the Ward 7 circle, a topic identified by residents and other stakeholders. Join in and share your views about the past, present, and future and paint a more nuanced picture than mere data can portray.

Building Capacity, Capacity Building, EventsAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 18, 2018

The latest from APACC members

Organizational news and other important info from APACC members Washington Parks and People, DC Appleseed Center for Law and Justice, DC Bridge Park, Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, and Building Bridges Across the River.

Advocacy, Anacostia Park, Anacostia River, EventsAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 17, 2018

You can help low- and moderate-income working residents have more money in their pockets

Thousands of DC families and individuals claim the federal and local Earned Income Tax Credits. The individual financial benefits can be substantial. But what about those families and individuals who don’t participate? Unfortunately, they are leaving money on the table. You’re invited to the #DCEITC Forum December 12 to help close the gap in participation.

Equitable Economy, Events, AdvocacyAnacostia Park and Community CollaborativeNovember 16, 2018