ACC Monthly Meetings
occur every LAST Tuesday of the month (except December).

IMPORTANT NOTE:  ACC will be meeting at:

Martha's Table at the Commons
2375 Elvans Rd SE
Washington, DC 20020
(near Moten ES or near the Panorama Room at Our Lady of Perpetual Help).

ACC Scheduled Events At A Glance

Here is an overview of events and projects that the Anacostia Coordinating Council will be engaged in during 2019.  The list is chronological by type of event or project type.  Please mark your calendars and join us!

Annual events
  • April  TBA — Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) appreciation reception at DHCD community room and Anacostia Gateway Rooftop Terrace
  • August TBA — Baseball outing, Back-to-school event
  • October 5th — ACC Annual Boat ride
  • December TBA — Holiday celebration and gift drive at Anacostia Playhouse

Ongoing Projects
  • Monthly meetings (every last Tuesday except December)
  • Ward 8 Pastors and Faith Leaders Breakfast Meetings (schedule has been finalized)
  • Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative
  • Ward 8 Woods
  • Let's Talk With CJ radio program
  • Ward 8 Little League Baseball
  • Public Library Friends Groups
  • Civic Associations
  • Tenant Organizing

Special Events
  • January 21 — MLK Parade contingent
  • Community Symposium on Ward 8 and the Media
Ward 8 Pastors and Faith Leaders Breakfast 2020 Meetings​​

List is subject to change:

January 11 – Union Temple Baptist Church
February 08 – Assumption Catholic Church
March 14 – St. John CME Church
April 11 – Matthew's Memorial Baptist Church
May 09 – America's Islamic Heritage Museum
June 13 – Angels of Hope Ministries
July 11 – Covenant Baptist UCC
August 08 – Reentry Resource Fair - TBD
September 12 – 801 East Men's Shelter, 2700 MLK Jr. Ave., SE
October 10 – Martha's Table
November 14 – Temple of Praise
December 12 – Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (100th anniversary)

These monthly meetings are the second Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., at various locations in Ward 8.  They are sponsored by the Anacostia Coordinating Council, East of the River Clergy Police Community Partnership, and the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative.  ACC is pleased to welcome our new sponsor, DC Baptist Convention.  Please visit the following link for more about the DC Baptist Convention: https://www.afro.com/dc-baptist-convention-is-ready-for-its-close-up

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Upcoming Events Suggested by ACC

The following are events and/or items of interest that ACC sponsors, supports or invites you to consider, as a part of our community outreach.  Please note:  Items listed here are subject to change without notice.

Thursday, January 23, 2020

Date and Time

Thursday, January 23, 2020
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM EST
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Location

Department of Employment Services
4058 Minnesota Avenue Northeast
Community Room #1 - ID REQUIRED
Washington, DC 20019

Join us for a special presentation on the ARSP as we reiterate Mayor Muriel Bowser's commitment to a fishable and swimmable Anacostia River.

About this Event

An ID is required to enter the building for this event.

Please join the Department of Energy and Environment for a Public Meeting about the Anacostia River Sediment Project. You will also have the opportunity to make comments on the Proposed Plan and other supporting documents.

The event will feature a presentation on the project, an opportunity to ask questions, and informational tables where attendees can speak with project staff about different aspects of the project.

You are invited to comment on the study of pollutants in the river sediment and potential risks associated with them.

DOEE will be accepting comments from the public on these documents through January 26, 2020. To submit comments, you can:
Transportation Options:

The Department of Employment Services at 4058 Minnesota Ave, N.E. is accessible by Metro (Minnesota Avenue Station, Orange Line) Metro Bus, bicycle and car. The parking lot is accessible with your Metrocard or there is street parking.