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Table of Contents

A Message from theDirector

6/27 ­ Breaking LanguageBarriers in AffordableHousing

MOAPIA Is RecruitingGrant Reviewers for FY2016

MOAPIA WelcomesAdditional Summer Interns

MOAPIA Celebrates Pride

Community Calendar

CALL TO ARTISTS:Request for Proposals

CALL TOHOMEOWNERS:Participate in DDOE'sRiverSmart HomesProgram

6/27 ­ Seventh Annual DCHousing Expo and HomeShow

Career Connections

MPD is RecruitingBilingual Police Officers

DOES Resources

MOAPIA Update Newsletter Agency Updates, Events and Announcements, Employment Opportunities, andmore from the DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) A Message from the Director Dear Community Members: This year marks the 40th year of Pridefestivities in the District and this pastSaturday, I was honored to walk alongsideMayor Bower and numerous communitymembers at the Capital Pride Parade. Thehigh level of energy and enthusiasm from thecrowd and parade participants illustrate justhow far we've come and I am honored I get towork on ensuring we continue to celebrate andpromote equality in the District for allresidents. MOAPIA has also been hard at work ensuringresidents and merchants have not only a funsummer, but a safe one. Mayor Bowserrecently announced a new drug enforcementstrategy and is cracking down on the sale ofsynthetic drugs. Last year, my office launcheda campaign to raise awareness on thedangers of selling and consuming synthetic drugs like K2 and this year, we aredoubling down on our efforts to educate small businesses on this serious issueand work to keep these drugs away from the public. MOAPIA is also partnering with DPR and local community organizations to host aseries of FRESH summer activities in Chinatown, beginning with a Kickoff BlockParty in July. Stay tuned for more details! Warm regards,

David DoDirector, DC Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs P.S. You might have noticed that we have switched over to using "MOAPIA." Butdon't fret! Our mission and commitment to the AAPI community remains thesame, just now with a fancy "M" in our acronym.

MOAPIA News

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Mayor's Office on Asianand Pacific IslanderAffairs

Office HoursMonday ­ Friday8:30 am ­ 6:00 pm How to Reach Us441 4th St NWSuite 721 NorthWashington, DC 20001(202) 727­3120oapia@dc.gov The DC Mayor's Office onAsian and Pacific IslanderAffairs hopes to create amore cohesive AsianAmerican and PacificIslander (AAPI) communityin the District of Columbia. To submit events orannouncements for thewebsite, pleasecontact oapia@dc.gov. All listings will be on thewebsite until the end dateof theprogram/event/postingdeadline or up to onemonth. A listing will only be addedto the website if it is nomore than one month outin advance; certainexceptions apply atMOAPIA's discretion.

Housing

Join us during DHCD's 2015 Annual Housing Expo for a panel discussion on thechallenges limited and non­English proficient communities face when findingaffordable housing in the District. Come learn effective strategies and tips on how to better serve Asian, Latino andAfrican residents from housing and community experts. When: June 27, 2015, 2 ­ 3 pmWhere: Walter E. Washington Convention Center 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW, Washington, DC 20001 ­ Room 154AClosest Metro Station: Mt Vernon Sq (Green/Yellow Line) Moderator: David Do, Director, Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific IslanderAffairs

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Panelists:

Seema Agnani, Director of Policy and Civic Engagement, NationalCoalition for Asian Pacific American Community DevelopmentHamutal Berstein, Research Associate, Urban InstituteJackie Reyes, Director, Mayor's Office on Latino AffairsMamadou Samba, Director, Mayor's Office on African Affairs

RSVPs are encouraged, sign up at lephousingpanel.eventbrite.com

MOAPIA is Recruiting Grant Reviewers for FY 2016

MOAPIA is recruiting a panel of (up to 10) experienced professionals to helpevaluate the grant applications that we receive for the 2015 ­ 2016 program year.The primary focus of the grant is programs that provide direct services to theDistrict's AAPI community that address at least one of the following areas: Employment; Small Business Support; Public Education; Public Safety; HousingServices; Legal Services; Health and Human Services; Arts, Culture andHumanities; Domestic Violence Intervention.

We are looking for a diverse group of volunteer reviewers that have management,evaluation, planning or implementation experience in any of the aforementionedareas. Reviewers will read, score and evaluate proposals. The grant review period isduring August to September 2015. The review can be conducted via your owncomputer and we will either email or mail you copies of the applications. To apply, please email your resume to: Dory Petersdory.peters@dc.gov(202) 727­3120

Please submit resumes no later than June 30, 2015. Thank you for your interest in serving as a volunteer reviewer and for sharing thisannouncement with others who may be interested.

MOAPIA Welcomes Additional Summer InternsPaulene De Mesa joins MOAPIA from the AsianPacific American Advocates (OCA) summerinternship program. A graduate from theUniversity of California, San Diego with aBachelor of Arts in Political Science and aminor in Sociology. As a student at UCSD, shewas involved with UCSD's Kaibigang Pilipin@(KP) and Youth Success and Outreach Program(YSOP). During her time with KP, she becamemore attached to her Filipino­American rootsand in helping promote higher education to highschool students during her participation in theHigh School Conference. As a daughter of immigrants from thePhilippines, she understands the challenges inthe pursuit of higher education in an

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Paulene De Mesa

Soo Jung "Kristy" Kwon

underserved community. Paulene's motivationin a career toward public policy and socialjustice issues is the importance of the impact acommunity can make within their area. Her work experience with San Diegoorganizations such as Center on PolicyInitiatives, American Federation of Teachers,and United Domestic Workers of Americashowed the exact organizing skills needed tomake that impact with social justice issues. She has worked with a variety of projects withinthe local San Diego area such as the living andprevailing wage ordinances and working for thespecial Mayoral race for David Alvarez. Herexposure to community organizing gave herinsight to the functions of the non­profit sectorand their ties with the local policies. Paulenehopes to learn more OAPIA's programs,services, and community members throughouther internship to expand her knowledge about

the city of D.C.

Soo Jung (preferred to go by "Kristy") Kwon isone of the new summer interns who will beworking at the DC Mayor's Office on Asian andPacific Islander Affairs. She is a native Korean,and has fluent, bilingual skills in Korean andEnglish. This year, Kristy was awarded thehighest academic merit scholarship offered bythe Henry M. Jackson School of InternationalStudies (her major department), and is currentlyattending the Washington Center SummerInternship Program, where she seeks toincorporate her academic studies to strengthenand further her intended professional track inInternational Relations. Just having completed her freshmanundergraduate year at the University ofWashington­Honors Program, as well asplanning to pursue a double­major in Economicsand International Studies disciplines, Kristystrives to build her experience in government

through her internship at the office. By gaining direct, hands­on experience withthe Asian and Pacific Islander community through outreach, and exploring theinner­workings of government, Kristy hopes that her contributions can betterprovide for the overall well­being and development of the AAPI group as a whole.Kristy is excited to see what both the internship, government, and the city has tooffer, and is honored to work at the MOAPIA.

MOAPIA in the Community

MOAPIA Celebrates Pride

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MOAPIA Staff & Interns

The Capital Pride Parade celebrated its 40th anniversary this past Saturday, June13, 2015. MOAPIA staff and interns participated and marched alongside withfellow District employees and community members.

Events and Announcements

Community Calendar

The MOAPIA Community Calendar page promotes, engages, and serves theAAPI community in the District of Columbia by sharing MOAPIA, District ofColumbia government agency, and community events. Please check theCommunity Calendar page regularly for updates.

To submit events or announcements for the website, please contactoapia@dc.gov. All listings will be on the website until the end date of theprogram/event or up to one month. A listing will only be added if it is no more thanone month out in advance; certain exceptions apply at MOAPIA's discretion.

CALL TO ARTISTS: Request for Proposals Chinatown Barnes Dance Public Art Project Total Budget: $30,000Deadline for Submissions: June 29, 2015, 5:00 PM EST The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) in partnership with theDistrict Department of Transportation (DDOT), the DC Office of Planning (OP) andthe Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA) is pleased toannounce the Chinatown Barnes Dance Public Art Project, a new public artinitiative designed to enhance the crosswalk at 7th and H Streets NW withartwork. DCCAH is seeking proposals for two­dimensional artwork to be appliedwith paint to the high­visibility crosswalk. For complete guidelines, please click here. Eligibility: This opportunity is open to professional artists over the age of 18 based in theWashington, DC metropolitan area (including surrounding areas in Maryland andVirginia within a 50 mile radius of the District) with special preference given to

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artists living in Washington, DC. Budget: The total project budget will be $30,000.00, which includes artist design fee and allcosts associated with project execution including installation, assistants asneeded, materials and travel. Deadline:Submissions must be received by 5:00 PM EST on Monday, June 29, 2015. For more information on how to apply, please visit DCCAH's website here. For questions, please contact the following DCCAH staff members:Elizabeth Carriger, Public Art Coordinator, elizabeth.carriger@dc.gov, 202­724­5613Tonya Jordan, Public Art Manager, tonya.jordan@dc.gov, 202­724­5613

CALL TO HOMEOWNERS: Participate in DDOE'sRiverSmart Homes Program

Every year in the District, 25 million gallons of water flows into our localwaterways. This means that every time it rains, rainwater becomes storm waterpollution because it picks up toxic wastes such as oil and grease from ourdriveways and bacteria from lawns and pet secretions. The RiverSmart Homesprogram offers various services for homeowners to reduce storm water pollutionentering D.C.'s local streams and waterways. Not only will these RiverSmart Home installations help homeowners beautify theirproperties but they will also reduce levels of storm water pollution from localwaterways. As a homeowner, installing any of the services such as rain barrels,shade trees, rain gardens, pervious pavers, and BayScaping will add beauty toyour landscape, reduce water related maintenance, and save money on heatingand cooling bills. As a DC resident, take advantage of these available incentiveprograms and help make the District a more environmentally friendly city! For more information on how to apply, please visit DDOE's website here.

6/27 ­ Seventh Annual DC Housing Expo and HomeShow

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DHCD invites all residents, business owners, developers and housing providers toattend the Seventh Annual DC Housing Expo and Home Show! Come learn more about assistance for home buyers and owners, ways to makeyour money go further, new affordable housing developments in the District, andincentives for cutting your energy use. Attendees can also get free credit reports,one­on­one foreclosure and credit counseling, and talk with decorating andremodeling experts. Where: Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Place NW, L StreetEntranceWhen: Saturday June 27, 2015 11 am ­ 5 pm To register, please click here.

Employment Opportunities

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Career Connections

The MOAPIA Career Connections page promotes, engages, and serves the AAPIcommunity in the District of Columbia by sharing MOAPIA, District of Columbiagovernment agency, and community employment opportunities, internships,scholarships, grants, and more. Please check the Career Connections pageregularly for updates.

To submit announcements for the website, please contact oapia@dc.gov. Alllistings will be on the website until the end date of the posting deadline or up toone month.

The Washington Metropolitan Police Department(MPD) is Recruiting Bilingual Police Officers

The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) is looking for individuals who areproblem­solvers, who enjoy working with others in all types of settings andcircumstances, and ultimately, people who want to make a difference in the livesof others. MPD offers a very competitive starting salary, with police officers whoare certified as fluent in any language other than English receiving additional pay,as well as a plethora of benefits. So if you think you have what it takes to be apart of one of the top police departments in the country, apply today!

According to the Census Bureau figures, the Washington, D.C. population isgrowing at its fastest pace in decades. As our Asian American and PacificIslander community also continues to grow, the need for new police officers whoare bilingual increases. MPD is therefore reaching out to all of our ethniccommunities as we expand to meet the changing needs of our city. In Fiscal Year2014 and beyond, MPD will be hiring approximately 300 new police officersannually.

To find out more about MPD police officer careers, call the Recruiting Division tollfree at 1­800­994­MPDC (6732), or if you are in the Washington area at (202) 645­0445. The office is located at 101 M Street Southwest, Washington, D.C. 20024.MPD invites you to please visit the website for more detailed information on thisexciting career opportunity.

For more information, or to apply, please visit:

http://mpdc.dc.gov/page/join­metropolitan­police­departmenthttp://mpdc.dc.gov/page/salary­and­benefitshttp://mpdc.dc.gov/page/police­officer­selection­process

DC Department of Employment Services (DOES)Resources

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The District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (DOES) wascreated to develop "Jobs for People and People for Jobs."

DOES provides job­seekers with a number of employment opportunities throughits American Job Centers. Each center provides career counseling, careerplanning, resume assistance, direct job placement, classroom and on­the­jobtraining, access to America's Job Bank (both online and via the phone),information about local and national labor markets, unemployment compensationand much more.

DOES also offers Project Empowerment, a transitional employment program thatprovides job readiness training and subsidized employment to District residents.Participants attend an intensive three­week training course and are then placed ina subsidized employment opportunity for up to six months, all while workingtowards securing permanent, unsubsidized employment.

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