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Update on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiative at NNV

June 17, 2022

Since the beginning of the year, NNV’s DEI Working Group has been hard at work. The working group initially agreed on common definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and recognized who we are – a mostly white, income secure, and privileged group with the free time and commitment to do this work.

Celebrate Pride Month with Events and Resources for the LGBTQ Community

June 10, 2022

In honor of Pride Month, the DC Villages invite you to the 2022 Pride Celebration. This in-person event is something you won’t want to miss!

Funds for brick-and-mortar Senior Wellness Center included in Council-approved budget

June 3, 2022

The budget approved last week includes funds to plan and design a physical Senior Wellness Center for wards 2 and 3.

Making the World a Better Place

May 27, 2022

May is Older Americans Month. Every Friday in the month of May, NNV is featuring photos and stories of members and volunteers who are living well and aging well in our community. I hope you enjoy their experiences and are inspired by their stories.

Building a Supportive Community

May 20, 2022

Challenging Stereotypes about Aging

May 13, 2022

NNV Members Learn and Grow by Pursuing New Challenges

May 6, 2022

May is Older Americans Month. What better way to celebrate than to showcase examples of what aging looks like in our community?

2022 Tickets for a Cause Supports NNV's Volunteer Services

April 29, 2022

Support NNV volunteer services and enter into an opportunity drawing to win one or more fabulous prizes. It’s a win for you and Northwest Neighbors Village!

Is it COVID-19 or Seasonal Allergies?

April 22, 2022

It’s Spring in DC. Everything is coming to life. The birds are singing, the flowers are blooming, and the weather is perfect!

Celebrating National Volunteer Appreciation Month at NNV!

April 15, 2022

Volunteers are the heart of our Village. Every day, Village volunteers are providing our members with the support and confidence to live well in our community.

DC Makes It Easy to Get Boosted and Tested

April 8, 2022

A more transmissible subvariant of Covid-19, BA.2, has become the dominant strain in the United States. People who are most at risk are the unvaccinated and individuals older than 75.

Brain Health Do’s and Don’ts

April 1, 2022

Last week, Northwest Neighbors Village partnered with the Chevy Chase Citizen’s Association (CCCA) to offer a program on brain health.

Partnership with Tenleytown Main Street Offers Restaurant Meals to NNV Members in ANC3E – plus a Message about Food Insecurity

March 25, 2022

Some Northwest Neighbors Village members, who live in the ANC3E neighborhood, have been enjoying free lunches prepared by Le Kavacha Bistro. The lunches were generously provided by Tenleytown Main Street (TMS) through a grant TMS received from ANC3E.

Introducing New NNV Programming Coordinator

March 18, 2022

I’m delighted to announce that Mustafa Bahar, beloved NNV computer and tech support volunteer, will be joining the NNV team as our Programming Coordinator.

Learning and Growing with NNV’s Racial Equity Book Club

March 11, 2022

In the summer of 2020, with much of the world in lockdown due to the Covid pandemic, George Floyd was murdered by a police officer and the issue of racial justice exploded into our collective consciousness. Like many organizations, NNV looked for ways to express solidarity, become better informed, and take action.

NNV and G4G join forces to help older adults

February 25, 2022

Northwest Neighbors Village is committed to building a generous and supportive community where older adults can thrive. In February, Northwest Neighbors Village had an exciting opportunity to expand our reach by partnering with Goods for Good DC (G4G) to support We Are Family Senior Outreach, a non-profit organization that serves hard-to-reach older adults in underserved parts of the city.

Covid Restrictions Ease in DC

February 18, 2022

Since the height of the Omicron wave in DC, COVID-19 cases have dropped by more than 90% and there’s been a 95% reduction in hospitalizations, according to DC Health. In response, Mayor Bowser has made two important changes

The Village Movement Celebrates 20 Years!

February 11, 2022

This month will mark the 20-year anniversary of the Village Movement. In recogniton of the positive impact Villages have on the experience of aging, Tuesday, February 15th will be recognized in Congress as National Village Day. Closer to home, Mayor Muriel Bowser has officially proclaimed the day as DC Villages Day.

Black History Month 2022: Black Health and Wellness

February 4, 2022

Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of all African Americans both famous and not-so-famous, as well as a chance to reflect on racial biases, and explore meaningful ways to stop the cycle of inequality and systemic racism.

The Citywide Impact of the DC Villages

January 28, 2022

Every day, across the District, volunteers and staff from the 13 DC Villages help make life better for our neighbors. Although each Village is as unique as the neighborhood it serves, we are building stronger communities through direct service, events and activities, referrals, and advocacy.

NNV Member and Daughter of Holocaust Survivors Finds a Personal Connection to NNV Program

January 21, 2022

Northwest Neighbors Village keeps members engaged and connected by providing a rich offering of social, cultural, and wellness programming. Earlier this week, NNV invited Dr. Suzanne Brown-Fleming to explore Catholics and Holocaust History, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Vatican Archives Initiative.

Let George Do It: A Widow's Guide to Navigating the DMV

January 14, 2022

Marriage involves a division of responsibilities. If you wanted to do everything yourself, you probably would stay single (or maybe hire a personal assistant). For 50 years one of my favorite sayings was “Let George do it” (yes, my late husband’s name was George).

Invitation to join NNV’s Racial Equity Book Club

January 7, 2022

What’s on your reading list for the new year? If you’re interested in exploring current issues related to race and equity in American culture please join NNV’s Racial Equity Book Group for our bi-monthly discussions.

2021 Year in Review

December 31, 2021

Living through 2021 was a lot like riding a roller coaster. The rush to get the Covid-19 vaccine in the winter paved the way for in-person gatherings - without masks! - in the spring and summer. But new variants, a push for boosters, and the question to mask or not to mask took us through a series of ups and downs throughout the year.

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