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This year, ONSE partnered with NB Diversity to provide coaching and direct support to participants interested in entrepreneurship.
For many ONSE clients facing barriers to traditional employment, small business creation presents a path to stability and wealth-building.
Thank you Catherine and NB Diversity for all that you do!
Join us today at Kramer MS before the rain starts. This movement of peace is not over, but just beginning! We need you. See you there ✌️
The 20+ Go Teams across the District include Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement staff and Violence Interrupters, CURE Violence Interrupters, DPR Roving Leaders, DYRS Credible Messengers, and DC Safe Passage staff.
Thank you to all the agencies that are participating this weekend and out in the streets right now. Your city appreciates you !
Your Safety Go Teams are in a community near you! Keeping our neighborhoods safe so that family, friendly fun is possible for this long Labor Day Weekend ☀️
Pathways Ambassador’s met with City Administrator Kevin Donahue and the Director of Gun Violence Prevention Linda Harllee Harper today to discuss their concerns and solutions for problems they have identified in their communities.
As Director Harper said today “this room embodies black excellence” and that’s exactly what we all experienced as the ambassadors affluently presented their plans and displayed their passion and leadership for making a difference across DC.
The Office of Neighborhood Safety & Engagement would like to send a special Thank You to ! ✨
Thanks to their partnership with ONSE our outreach team has been able to distribute daily prepared meals and fresh fruits to Wards 1, 5, 7 & 8. Thank you for helping us support and uplift the communities of the district.
Join the Peace Team tomorrow as we continue to march through DC to end gun violence. We need you!
Just because school is over does not mean the work is done!
The ONSE Leadership Academy (OLA) will be hosting its first summer with the Summer Youth Employment Program.
Engaging young people from all three placement schools (Paul PCS, H.D. Woodson SHS, and Anacostia SHS) for 25 hours a week in structured activities such as: Boxing, Culinary Arts, Professional Development, Cosmetology, Socio/Emotional Development and Book Club.
Keeping our youth safe “but most importantly financially compensated.”
Help us as we fight to stop gun violence in DC with our movement ! Take a selfie in your orange and post it with the above hashtag to get involved and help keep our kids safe.
The District is not alone in its fight to combat senseless gun violence. At last weeks Don’t Look Away rally with Mom’s Demand Action, we met Dawn Thomas who was holding a painting of her son Brandon Braswell whose life was taken by gun violence.
Brandon was just 25 years-old when he was gunned down while he was walking to his car in Temple Hills, Maryland. He leaves behind a now 15 year old daughter. How many more?
Join us this Saturday, June 4th, for our 202 for Peace kick-off event! ✌🏾
June is month, but the truth is that EVERY month, EVERY member of our community plays an important role in maintaining and advancing peacemaking efforts.
How will you be advancing peace this summer?
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What is 202 for Peace? 202 for Peace is a city-wide gun violence awareness campaign designed to inform District residents who are vulnerable to violence about resources available to them, engage the community in efforts aimed at keeping DC youth safe, and provide a platform for the families of the victims of violence to push a shared and common vision of peace.
Spread the word! Applications due this Friday, April 15.
Photos from Anacostia New Tech High School's post
Successful community safety walk with Hanover Courts, Hartford Terrace and Woodland Terrace residents, CSOSA, MPD, ONSE.
We want to recognize Brenda Richardson, who leads the PSA 702 Outreach Committee. Ms. Richardson is a passionate and dynamic community leader who is constantly working to bring her community together toward the common goal of improving public safety. She has been an incredible partner to ONSE’s Violence Intervention program since the beginning.
Great conversation today with and Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement Chief of Staff Marcus Ellis and Deputy Director Dana McDaniel focused on innovative strategies to prevent gun violence in DC.
Today we are recognizing Bill Smith, who has been working with the Mayfair and Paradise communities as a ONSE Violence Interrupter.
Like many Violence Interrupters, on top of his day-to-day intervention work, Bill combines his individual talents and passion with community organizing to accomplish amazing things!
You may have heard about the Shoot Hoops Not Gunz initiative that connected District youth to basketball skills training this past summer? That’s Bill’s vision.
Bill also recently hosted his 2nd annual Safe Halloween Movie Night for kids from the Paradise and Mayfair communities in partnership with .
If you see Bill out in the community, thank him for his work! 💪🏾 ☮️
ONSE team member heard the Kennedy Park Playground community’s call for a healing services and worked with the ONSE Restorative Justice team to bring together a beautiful memorial event this weekend.
Thank you to all who attended and to Mama Ivy, Baba Saleem, , , and everyone who made the event possible.
Scenes from a spirited Fall-O-Ween celebration in Le Droit featuring stellar costumes, sweet treats, and a few spooky sensations. 🦇
Awesome event made possible by local ANC Commissioners, , , , , , , and many more organizers and participants!
Last week ONSE had the pleasure of hosting the City of Portland’s Office of Violence Prevention Director, Nike Greene, and her incredible team for a visit.
Thank you and NAARC for joining the discussion and sharing your perspective on growth, challenges, and opportunities in this critical work.
Thank you to the all violence interrupters, prevention practitioners, and peacemakers across the country who wake up every morning ready to serve their community.
Scenes from ONSE Leadership Academy safe passage in this beautiful 🤩 fall weather 🍂🍁.
Can you believe we are already in our 8th week of the 2021-22 school year?!
Group session with ONSE Leadership Academy students from Paul Public Charter School .
Pizza and conversation ftw. Today’s topic = music lyrics breakdown.
Music moods are real. What’s a song that speaks to your life right now?
Please spread the word!
Through a whole of government approach and in partnership with the District’s communities most impacted by gun violence, Building Blocks DC is working aggressively to address the urgent needs of District residents.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) federal funds will support grants to provide:
1. Safe housing, housing assistance, and relocation services for District residents who have been victims of gun violence or are at risk of gun violence; and
2. Trauma-informed mental health services and alternative healing options for victims/survivors of gun violence.
Funding announcement link in bio.
ONSE was pleased to support today’s STAY DC pop-up at Benning Terrace hosted by .
STAY DC is here to help DC residents who are having a hard time paying rent, gas, water, electricity, or internet.
Have you been meaning to apply but haven’t gotten around to it yet? Good news - the weekend is around the corner! Block off time on your calendar to apply online at http://stay.dc.gov.
Applicants can also call 1-833-4-STAYDC (78-2932), or call any of the offices on slide 5 to receive in-person or language application assistance.
Scenes from yesterday’s safe passage breakfast distribution at Anacostia High School.
We all know what it feels like to have a rough weekday morning..
…now imagine that right before you enter school a friendly face greets you, shares some motivational words, and offers you some breakfast.
Little touch points make a big difference. They tell students we see you, we are rooting for you, and we are here for you.
This cohort of Pathways Ambassadors walked in to ONSE headquarters not knowing what to expect, but kept an open mind.
They were pushed out of their comfort zones and challenged to transform their way of thinking.
These eight weeks weren’t without their tests, but this Cohort persevered.
And through this experience, they bonded, developed skills, and set new personal goals and intentions.
This is just the beginning.
A successful meeting between the ONSE Leadership Team and our partner, Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative, in the books!
Strong partnerships with organizations that have a rooted history with those we aim to serve is essential to our effectiveness and success.
Thank you for your vision, steadfast dedication to serving the residents of the District, and continued partnership in this life-saving work.
On the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims, the Family and Survivor Support team brought together families impacted by homicide for an intimate memorial event.
ONSE Restorative Justice partner, Dr. Ivy Hylton, led a healing circle with family members, which focused on celebrating the lives of those lost, offering peer support, and learning self-care and coping skills. A catered dinner, balloon release, and candlelight vigil followed the healing circle.
We honor the 11 lives these 8 families lost and all lives lost to homicide in the District - they were sons, daughters, parents, uncles, aunts, cousins, siblings, neighbors, colleagues, and friends, and they will be forever missed.
To those grieving — we see you and we are here for you.
Today we honor The National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
The Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagment stands in solidarity with families and communities impacted by homicide.
Students should feel safe traveling to-and-from school.
That’s why every morning and afternoon our staff and contractors are outside Anacostia High School, H.D. Woodson High School, and Paul Public Charter School engaging with students and community members, addressing incidents as they arise, and spreading love and encouragement.
Executive Director, Del McFadden, along with several faith-based leaders, delivered words of inspiration and encouragement this morning.
The message - we are determined and united in our efforts to collectively to address the unacceptable level of violence in our city.
Entrepreneurship builds wealth, enables individuals to pursue their passions, and drives social change. That’s why every Pathways cohort spends time exploring entrepreneurship and learning the basics on starting, operating, and growing a business.
Over the course of several weeks, each Ambassador prepares a business plan, which they present to guest judges at a Business Pitch Competition. The 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners receive cash prizes for seed funding.
Thank you to Program Facilitator and Cohort 7’s guest judges - , , , , and .
Thank you, , for joining Ambassadors from Cohort 7 of the Pathways Program for a conversation on equity and access to workforce development, entrepreneurship, employment, and affordable housing opportunities.
Transitional employment programs play a vital role in connecting residents who lack work experience or have multiple barriers to employment to career pathways, but their success is dependent on strong partnerships with employers.
Are you an employer interested in learning about hosting a Pathways Ambassador? Sign up at the link in our bio.
ONSE’s CBCR Program & brought youth from Buena Vista Terrace to Urban Air Adventure Park in Laurel, Maryland.
We know our youth have the potential to defy gravity - not just on trampolines and climbing hills, but in their life aspirations!
What a blessing to spend this time with some of our youngest community members.
Where would our communities be without our seniors? Their gifts are immeasurable — care and love for the community, experience, expertise, wisdom, and guidance for the younger generations.
Our CBCR team brought seniors from the Buena Vista Terrace community out on a day trip this week to say thank you and to close out a wonderful period of engagement.
Much appreciation to CBCR Program Manager Jackie, and Dodson and Rob, for pulling together this special outing.
Thank you to those who organized last night’s gathering in the Kennedy Street area.
The impact of gun violence on survivors, families, and communities is profound, complex, and long-lasting. Taking time to gather, grieve, and lift each other up is important.
Our collective work to build communities free from violence urgently continues.
Our Violence Intervention partner , brought their summer event series, Rolling4Peace, to Lincoln Heights this weekend.
The weather was glorious and there was something for all members of the community - entertainment, art activities, horse riding, grocery giveaways, and community resources.
Thank you to all the community partners and residents for joining this beautiful event and thank you to the entire Training Grounds team for your tireless work and dedication to violence prevention and intervention.
One of the best ways to foster mutual insight, establish common purpose, and forge shared frames of reference is to create space for dialogue.
Thank you City Administrator Kevin Donahue and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Chris Geldart and other special guests for inviting the Pathways Ambassadors to join you in authentic conversation this week.
We are united in the Pathways program’s common purpose of INVESTING IN PEOPLE.
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Special delivery of bicycles to the LeDroit community from our Community Response Team!
Nothing brings us more joy than bringing a smile to our young people.
Did you know that ONSE launched its Restorative Justice program this year?
Every member of our new Restorative Justice (RJ) team completed an intensive 70-hour train-the-trainer course, earning five nationally-recognized Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) certificates.
Check our our RJ Program Manager, Joy, leading a restorative circle with Peace Ambassadors .
ONSE Deputy Director Dana McDaniel and members of our Violence Intervention and Restorative Justice teams were honored to join yesterday’s joyful launch of the Peace Initiative.
We salute , who is a tireless advocate for returning citizens, for envisioning this incredible event, and , , , and numerous other community leaders for making it happen.
We also want to thank Director Quincy Booth for enabling our Violence Intervention and Restorative Justice practitioners to access and work with individuals inside the DC Jail who, with empowerment and encouragement, have the potential to be POWERFUL PEACEMAKERS.
ONSE Violence Intervention Case Managers joined the dynamic Thandoor Miller for a powerful training on youth development today.
ONSE views continuing education as an essential activity for high quality service delivery under its violence intervention contracts and across all of its programs. Training investments allow staff to acquire new knowledge, refine skills, and build community with other violence intervention and prevention professionals.
“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.”
- Frederick Douglass
This weekend was full of sunshine and back-to-school community giveaway events.
Our outreach team supported events at Fort Stanton Recreation Center, Barry Farms, and Carver Terrace.
Shout-out to all the community organizations and DC agencies bringing information, PPE, food, school supplies, and entertainment to children and families.
Today the ONSE office was visited by . The Spice Suite is a Black Owned business in the District of Columbia that offers amazing spices from all over the world. They also serve as a community space focused on providing opportunities to small businesses. The owner of the Spice Suite, Angel is one of the co-founders of DC Native Day and leader in many community building spaces. Thank you for taking the time to converse with us around potential connections to our work.
To the peacemakers, mediators, and negotiators in our community - THANK YOU.
ONSE is excited to announce that the ONSE Leadership Academy (OLA) Team is growing! This coming school year, OLA will be expanding to two new schools - H.D. Woodson STEM High School in Ward 7 and the Paul Public Charter School in Ward 4 - as well as continuing to serve Anacostia High School in Ward 8.
The OLA team focuses on helping high school students improve their “ABCs” - Attendance, Behavior, Credits, and Safety. We believe that all students should have the opportunity thrive in school and in life, and we know that a sense of safety and trusted adults are critical to acheiving that success.
Today the team is in a planning session to prepare for the 2021-2022 school year, which begins on August 30th.
Today the ONSE Pathways Program attended a Leadership Retreat designed to grow their skill sets pertaining to working with this unique population.
Mayor Bowser’s proposed FY22 budget presents ONSE with the opportunity to intensify and expand several of our programs, including the Pathways program.
This will mean:
✅ More at-risk young men receiving life-saving interventions
✅ More trauma survivors receiving culturally competent compassionate healing services, and
✅ More money in the pockets of individuals who lack stable employment and have families to support
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#serviceshoutout This year, ONSE partnered with NB Diversity to provide coaching and direct support to participants interested in entrepreneurship. For many ONSE clients facing barriers to traditional employment, small business creation presents a path to stability and wealth-building. Thank you Catherine and NB Diversity for all that you do!
Your Safety Go Teams are in a community near you! Keeping our neighborhoods safe so that family, friendly fun is possible for this long Labor Day Weekend ☀️ #202forpeace
Just because school is over does not mean the work is done! The ONSE Leadership Academy (OLA) will be hosting its first summer with the Summer Youth Employment Program. Engaging young people from all three placement schools (Paul PCS, H.D. Woodson SHS, and Anacostia SHS) for 25 hours a week in structured activities such as: Boxing, Culinary Arts, Professional Development, Cosmetology, Socio/Emotional Development and Book Club. Keeping our youth safe “but most importantly financially compensated.” #NoSummersOFF
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