Block Party in 1300 Block of Columbia Road NW

Department of Employment Services had paper on hand to distribute offering information on how to find a job. The table was never busy.

Washington Humane Society was there to educate about humane treatment of animals.

Looking west on Columbia Road toward 14th Street, NW.

Washington Hospital Center doing outreach into community.

Police cadets on hand apparently move in packs.

Supplies for the hungry masses.

A Little History on the Vendors' Market in Unity Park

In the winter of 2008, MPD removed vendors who had been selling in front of Sacred Heart Church for many years. They were mostly Hispanic, predominantly unlicensed and sold typical Central American food and fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as some clothing and artisan items. This ad hoc market in front of the church was always a Sunday stopover after church to many who could not afford fresh food prices at a grocery chain; and people who had a taste for food from their places of origin.

After they were thrown out, they went to the Office of Latino Affairs for help. OLA and a communmity organization, FIDMI, worked with the vendors to teach them business skills and responsibilities. The vendors selling food were required to have a food handler's license.

FIDMI was given the grant to run the program, teach the vendors the necessary skills for beginning a business. The market was formally opened on August 29, 2008 with the blessings of the mayor, the councilmember and the ANC.

Donny Gonzalez from the mayor's office and Mercedes Lemp, director of the Office of Latino Affairs were on hand at the opening of the vendors market.

A priest was there to bless the endeavour.

Vendors were there with their goods to sell

Part II: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

The march was full of so much diversity, it made me proud to be an American worker.

Workers Rally At the Lincoln Memorial October 2nd 2010

Although it was a national march and rally, there were plenty of Washingtonians in attendance. Jobs are a big issue in Ward One. Unemployment rate is over ten percent, and this is only people actively searching for work.

CapCity 6th Graders Show a Preference for Shia

I went to Capital City Charter School today to meet the 6th graders. They want to know why they can't vote. They think they know more about the election in Ward One than most people do.

Alley Clean Up Ontario to Euclid alley

Ward One For Shia Poster hits the streets

Tell me what Ya Think !!

FEEL FREE TO COPY AND PASTE IN APPROPRIATE PLACES IN WARD ONE

Thanks,

Commissioner Nancy Shia