MHCDO Elects James N. Short, Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors
And Celebrates 30 Years of Advancing Service
Washington, DC – With overwhelming favor, the Board of Directors of the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO) elected James N. Short, Jr. to the post of Chairman.
Enthusiasm for Mr. Shorts’ chairmanship is grounded in his Ward 7 pedigree. Reared, educated, and churched in the District of Columbia, Mr. Short is a graduate of the District of Columbia Public Schools and was a 34-year veteran of the D.C. Fire & Emergency Management Services Department. His tenure as a fireman has run the gamut of missions - from a cadet to his retirement as Deputy Fire Chief. Read More
12th Annual Lloyd D. Smith Open for College Scholarships
Monday, September 21, 2009
Langston Golf Course - 26th and Benning Road, NE – Washington, DC
Help MHCDO send another 10 Ward 7 youth to college!
As part of its efforts to improve the educational attainment of Ward 7 residents, MHCDO awards as many as 10 college scholarships with funds raised through the Lloyd D. Smith Open for College Scholarships, its annual golf tournament named in honor of the organization’s first executive and community-building pioneer. Over the past 12 years, MHCDO has facilitated 43 scholarships and 95 summer jobs thanks to generous corporate, foundation and individual support of this popular and worthwhile event.
MHCDO is seeking your support as a sponsor for the 12th Annual Lloyd D. Smith Open for College Scholarships on Monday, September 21, 2009, to be held at the Langston Golf Course in the District of Columbia. We tee off at 8:30 a.m. and expect a fantastic morning on the green followed by lunch, awards and prizes.
Join us in making 2009 the best year yet for Ward 7’s college bound youth!
Contact Doreen Wilkinson at 202.396.1201 ext. 146 for more details.
May 2009 Board Meeting
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009 at 6 p.m.
Lead Safe Washington Program
Lead Hazards cause serious health and development problems for young children if they breathe in lead dust or eat chips of paint. Even in adults, lead can cause health challenges. Together with the DC Department of Housing & Development we want to ensure that low income tenant's homes are lead safe. For more information or to schedule an appointment contact: Theo Alston at 202.396.1201 ext. 152.
Mortgage Litigation (Foreclosure) Counciling Services Available
Reports show foreclosure rates at an historic high. If you are facing foreclosure or need assistance in this area, help is a phone call away. Don't ignore the problem. Act now. Contact MHCDO's Mortgage Loss Mitigation Counciling Services at 202.396.1200.
