Deadline to apply for Small Business Resiliency Grant has been EXTENDED to Oct 23rd

Each grant award will be $10,000!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020SMALL BIZ, DMPEDComment

Oct 18 | Deadline to apply for DC Awesome Foundation Grant

Apply now for a $1,000 grant!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

Futures Without Violence seeks Program Assistant - $45k to $50k

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 1-year grant funded position with a possible extension dependent on continued funding.

JOBSThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020HELP WANTEDComment

Oct 20 | Francis A. Gregory Book Club Virtual Meeting

A discussion on The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020WARD 7, DC LIBRARYComment

Oct 22 | Creative Capital: How To Increase Your Access to Cash

A discussion regarding the unique challenges facing Black women-owned businesses.

CLASSESThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020THE HIVE 2.0, SMALL BIZComment

[PR] Arrests Made in Robbery Offenses

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division announced arrests in recent robbery cases in Washington, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020ROBBERY, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Traffic Fatality: 200 Block of 63rd Street, NE

The decedent’s identity is being withheld pending next of kin notification.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 17, 2020PRESS RELEASE, TRAFFIC FATALITYComment

[PR] Coronavirus Data for October 15, 2020

Data includes 89 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 16,255 and three additional COVID-19 related deaths.

ALERTThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020COVID-19Comment

Oct 16 | Arcadia Mobile Market in Oxon Run Park

Wear your mask and get your fresh fruits and veggies! Produce Plus, EBT, WIC, and SNAP accepted!

MARKETThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020ARCADIA MOBILE MARKET, WARD 7Comment

Oct 16 | Busboys and Friends Zoom Dinner with Nikki Giovanni

A Virtual Dinner Party held every Friday night at 6 pm. Hosted by CEO and Founder, Andy Shallal.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020BUSBOYS AND POETSComment

[PR] Homicide: 1300 Block of Alabama Avenue, SE

The decedent has been identified as 32-year-old David Miller, of No Fixed Address.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020HOMICIDE, PRESS RELEASE, MPD 7DComment

Oct 17 | WEL Virtual Workshop: Climate Justice, Advocacy, & Faith: Developing an Ecological Justice Ministry

Using her personal and professional experience as a lens, Rev. Mariama will provide a practical guide to building a ministry rooted in the principles of ecological justice.

FREE EVENTThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020ANACOSTIA MUSEUMComment

Oct 18 | Deadline to apply for DC Awesome Foundation Grant

Apply now for a $1,000 grant!

GRANTSThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020AWESOME FOUNDATIONComment

Oct 22 | Creative Capital: How To Increase Your Access to Cash

A discussion regarding the unique challenges facing Black women-owned businesses.

CLASSESThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020THE HIVE 2.0, SMALL BIZComment

[PR] Arrest Made in an Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun) Offense: 3800 b/o Minnesota Avenue, NE

36-year-old Gregory Marquette Burch, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Assault with Intent to Kill (Gun).

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020HOMICIDE, MPD 6D, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Homicide: 300 Block of 37th Street, SE

The decedent has been identified as 23-year-old Cyhneil Smith of Southeast, DC.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020MPD 6D, PRESS RELEASE, HOMICIDEComment

[PR] TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Women’s March 2020

On Saturday, October 17, 2020, the Women’s March 2020 will take place in the District of Columbia.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Arrest Made in a Homicide: 3300 b/o 15th Street, SE

34-year-old Rodney Pickett, of Southeast, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder While Armed.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 16, 2020MPD 7D, PRESSS RELE, homicideComment

[PR] Suspect Sought in a Robbery of an Establishment Offense: 4800 b/o Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE

A reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible.

MPDThe Advoc8teOctober 15, 2020MPD 6D, ROBBERY, PRESS RELEASEComment

[PR] Coronavirus Data for October 14, 2020

Data includes 34 new positive coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, bringing the District’s overall positive case total to 16,166. and no additional COVID-19 related deaths.

ALERTThe Advoc8teOctober 15, 2020COVID-19Comment

PREVIOUS POSTS