September 25 – October 1
Senator Bernie Sanders is set to address Americans for Peace Now’s annual gala on October 7th, marking the organization’s 40th anniversary advocating for Israeli-Palestinian peace. For more information, please visit the event page.
Last week was Gold Star Mothers and Families week, and the American Gold Star Mothers carried on its mission to honor the sons and daughters they have lost lovingly through service. More details can be found in an article by WJLA.
Arlington Community Foundation will unconditionally give $500 a month to 200 low-income households for two years, chosen at random from current Arlington County housing grant recipients. An article in ARL Now outlines the program.
In an article by CBS News, Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, discusses the need for American leadership leading up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in November.
Jeff Chester, executive director of the Center for Digital Democracy, is quoted in an article in POLITICO discussing Facebook’s recent Senate hearing and its denial about the unhealthy consequences of its social media system.
D.C. Central Kitchen unveils plans for huge new headquarters, fundraising campaign, with a $2 million public match. View the full press release for more details.. Additionally, on October 7th, Imperfect Foods will host a cocktail demonstration, and 100% of the proceeds will benefit D.C. Central Kitchen.
Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference will be held virtually from October 19 – 21. This year’s theme is “Getting Ready for Growth,” and will include one pre-conference day and two days full of sessions and speakers.
Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Center for Health Research, was quoted in an article discussing a negotiation the FDA recently completed with industry regarding drug user fees.
Diane Yentel, president of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, is quoted in an article by the New York Times discussing how the overall rate of spending emergency rental assistance is too slow.
Pathway Homes, Inc. will host its Annual Steps to Pathway Breakfast on October 27th. To read more about and register for the hybrid event, please visit the event page.
Project Knitwell will host its virtual 10th Anniversary Event and Auction on October 6th from 7:00 – 8:00 pm EST. Suzan Colón will speak about how she founded MedKNITation and how she uses knitting in her approach to wellness.
Morgan K. Whitlatch, legal director for the Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities is quoted in a Rolling Stones article discussing conservatorships and emphasizes the need for Supported Decision-Making.
September 18 – September 24
Nat Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, was quoted in an article by Yahoo News discussing President Biden’s pledge during his speech at the U.N. General Assembly to look to double the amount of money offered to developing countries to help curb climate change within the next three years.
Ashley Burnside, a policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy, was quoted in an article by CNBC discussing the IRS portal for advance child tax payments.
Pierre Berastain, deputy director of District Alliance for Safe Housing, participated in a forum by Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Office of LGBTQ Affairs, and is quoted in an article by WTOP discussing safety procedures for the LGBTQ community.
CEO of DC Central Kitchen, Mike Curtin, Jr. is featured in “Food for the People: Eating & Activism in Greater Washington” at the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum. More details can be found is an article in the Washington Informer.
The Friends of Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens commissioned a new exhibit titled “Passage: Reflections of Time & Space” by D.C. artist and architect Omar Hakeem. The press release has full details on the exhibit.
The Friends of the North Fork of the Shenandoah River will hold its annual fish fry fundraising event from 4:30 to 8 p.m. on October 2nd outside at Fort Valley Nursery in Woodstock. Full details can be found here.
The Health Care Transformation Task Force (HCTTF or Task Force) announced the release of a new resource titled “Person-Centered Care as a Cornerstone of Value-Based Payment: Five Guiding Principles.” Full details can be found in the press release.
Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference will be held virtually from October 19 – 21. This year’s theme is “Getting Ready for Growth,” and will include one pre-conference day and two days full of sessions and speakers.
Dr. Meg Seymour, senior fellow at the National Center for Health Research, was quoted in an article discussing the FDA advisory panel’s decision to vote against recommending COVID-19 boosters.
The National Coalition for Homeless Veterans endorsed the “Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021,” a bill introduced by Cori Bush. Full details can be found in an article by Essence.
Jordan Treakle, programs and policy coordinator for the National Family Farm Coalition, was quoted in an article by the Counter discussing the United Nations summit on building a sustainable future for food.
Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, is quoted in an article by CNBC discussing why long-standing inequities are causing renters to struggle right now.
The Upper Arlington Community Foundation will host its Raise the Roof event from 7-10 pm, on Saturday, October 16 at the Amelita Mirolo Barn in Sunny 95 Park. For full details of this year’s event please visit the event page.
The White House Historical Association unveils an accessible, audio component of historic markers in front of the White House. The WHHA also released a new episode of the 1600 Sessions podcast today, “U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps,” which features an interview with president Stewart D. McLaurin.
September 11 – September 17
Nathaniel Keohane, president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, is quoted in an article by the UPI discussing urgent actions required to slow global warming.
Katharina Kopp, deputy director of the Center for Digital Democracy, is quoted in an article in Bloomberg Law discussing a series of events organized by Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy & Technology.
Ashley Burnside, a policy analyst at the Center for Law and Social Policy, is quoted in an article by CNBC discussing how Hispanic families were less likely to have received stimulus payments or the child tax credit.
Deborah Weinstein, executive director of the Coalition on Human Needs, is quoted in an article in the Philadelphia Inquirer discussing how Congress needs to continue to provide help to reduce American poverty.
Dalia Mogahed, director of research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) is quoted in an article by CNN regarding the weaponization of Islamophobia in the service of war and politics in the post-9/11 world.
McLean Project for the Arts announced that it will introduce its latest exhibition “(Not) Strictly Painting” to the community center’s Emerson Gallery (1234 Ingleside Avenue) next Saturday (Sept. 18).
Diana Zuckerman, president of the National Center for Health Research, is quoted in an article by KHN and the Los Angeles Times discussing how the NIH Got Ahead of the FDA and CDC in backing booster shots.
Join a vibrant and engaging virtual event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press and the Freedom of the Press Awards. Visit their event page for more information and to register.
Dr. Beth Reaves, president of the Washington School for Girls, is quoted in an article in the Catholic Standard discussing the school’s comeback year as students return to campus for class together.
September 4 – September 10
The Many Hats Institute (MHI) and SummerHill Polo are partnering to present Polo for Children to help raise funds and awareness for youth education programs on Saturday, September 25. All proceeds will benefit DC Scores.
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C. will perform at the Washington Football Team’s first ever “Pride Night Out” on Thursday, September 16th.
An all-star lineup of DC chefs host a dinner to help Afghan refugees. Tickets include a ten-course meal, one from each chef, and all proceeds go to Homes Not Boarders.
During the Washington Football Team’s Week 2 matchup against the New York Giants on Thursday, September 16, the team will recognize the Latin American Youth Center. For more information, please read the full press release in the Johnson City Press.
Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschools across Virginia recently donated over 600 items to Loudoun Abused Women’s Shelter (LAWS) to support local families and children in need. For more information, visit Patch.
Maryland Nonprofits Annual Conference will be held virtually from October 19 – 21. This year’s theme is “Getting Ready for Growth,” and will include one pre-conference day and two days full of sessions and speakers.
The McLean Project for the Arts will be back in person at McLean Central Park for its 15th annual MPAartfest, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 3.
Antonio Tovar, a policy associate with the National Family Farm Coalition, is quoted in an article in Successful Farming discussing the levels of funding and reconciliation process in a new bill advancing debt relief for farmers of color.
Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, is quoted in an article in NBC News discussing how there is an opportunity for Congressional budget reconciliation to allocate funding directly to eradicating homelessness.
Pathway Homes is hosting their Annual Steps to Pathways Breakfast on October 27th starting at 8:30 am. For more information, please visit their event page.
The Virginia State Police participated in an annual, traffic-safety enforcement program over Labor Day weekend, the Checkpoint Strikeforce program sponsored by the Washington Regional Alcohol Program (WRAP).
The White House Historical Association released its 9/11 20th Anniversary Edition of the White House Quarterly, which includes accounts from news reporter Ann Compton and former Chief of Staff to the First Lady Anita McBride.
Scott Nova, executive director of Worker Rights Consortium, is quoted in an article on NBC News discussing the U.S. crackdowns on imported goods made by Uyghurs and other victims of forced labor.
August 28 – September 3
In a report by the Washington Blade, D.C. Vote’s program director Barbara Helmick is quoted discussing the D.C. marches for voting rights on August 28th and how it was largely organized by queer activists.
Faces & Voices of Recovery took the reins on this year’s National Recovery Month in September. This year’s theme is “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.” For more information, please visit the Hermiston Herald.
Generation Hope announced today the inaugural cohort of higher education institutions participating in their FamilyU technical assistance program, which partners with colleges and universities across the country. Full press release on PR Newswire.
The Herb Block Foundation is now accepting applications for its Herblock Award for Editorial Cartoon scholarship, which provides three young artists with $1,000 scholarships for visual art that offers commentary or criticism on current events, social events, or political topics, and their educators with $250 awards. Full press release on PR Newswire.
Director of Homes Not Boarders, Laura Thompson Osuri, talks about the organization’s increased workload in relocating Afghan evacuees and need for more volunteers in an article in the Daily Express.
McLean Project for the Arts Announces Fall Art Classes. Full Press Release can be found on Tyson Today.
Julia Gilberto, the manager of programs and resource development at the National Catholic Partnership on Disability, was quoted in an article by BBG praising the increase of television and media coverage of this year’s Paralympic Games.
The National Family Farm Coalition joined the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and other organizations in signing a letter urging the US Congress to prioritize climate solutions for agriculture in budget reconciliation, according to Global Ad Media.
Diane Yentel, president and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, is quoted in an article in Yahoo News discussing how the federal eviction moratorium was a lifeline for millions of families. The group also hosted a call with House Speaker Pelosi and other Congressional leaders.
The White House Historical Association recently found never-before-published photos of the Kennedys, Eisenhowers, Carters, and other presidential families from the presidential library archives. The gallery can be found in Town and Country.