The DC Office of Human Rights has requested CHAMPS post the following message for property managers and landlords. On April 7, 2017 , the Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment for Housing Act of 2016 was passed. This new law restricts when and how covered housing providers can ask about criminal background on rental applications and…
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Below Member Spotlight Article from Hill Rag / Capital Community News. Find original article here. Atlas Fitness Joins Forces with DCPS to Help Reduce Delinquency Wed, 07/19/2017 – 9:12am BY PATTIE CINELLI Atlas Fitness Youth Engagement Coaches working with students of Kelley Miller Middle Schools elective period if which the Atlas team supports its in-house…
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When I first came into my role as Executive Director for CHAMPS I was honestly quite surprised that the issue of parking came up almost immediately…and then continued to arise. I’ve heard from business owners seeking greater access to parking for themselves, their employees, and their customers. I’ve heard from residents who live in close…
DetailsGrants Available for the Purchase or Lease of Waste Compactors The DC Department of Small and Local Business Development in partnership with the Department of Public Works and the Department of Health has launched the Commercial Waste Compactor Program. This program provides eligible District-based businesses with grants up to $13,500 for the purchase or lease of a commercial waste compactor…
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CHAMPS recently helped the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop celebrate its CHAWsome 45th birthday. As CHAW passes this milestone we learned a bit more about how co-Executive Director Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld’s family history led her to her role in this Washington Post piece. How Drawing in Pen Can Open A Mind By Hannah Jacobson Blumenfeld…
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Threee cheers to CHAMPS member Serve Your City and the students they serve for their showcase with the International Monetary Fund. Serve Your City students from Eastern High School and their dedicated Math/Business teacher Ms. Marcelina Pascual were the honored guests of Madame Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, one of the…
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Does your organization enrich the lives of local youth? If so, we encourage you to apply now for a one-year grant to help expand your work! For the second year in a row, Events DC is supporting youth enrichment activities in the District through our Community Grant Program. We are awarding $2,500 up to $25,000…
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The co-owners of Realignment Studio, a yoga, meditation and wellness space that recently opened on Capitol Hill, were featured in The Atlantic. As a part of The Atlantic’s series on mentorship, On the Shoulders of Giants – the possibilities and and pitfalls of mentorship, Founder Alyson Shade and Partner Betsy Poos discussed how their dynamic has…
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Finding, developing and keeping the best employees is often one of the biggest concerns for small and local businesses. The CHAMPS Entrepreneur Group recently sat down with Kim Clark, the head of selection testing for a large federal organization, to talk best hiring practices. Jonathan Clark, CEO of Diginovas, rounds out the main takeaways from…
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The CHAMPS Annual Meeting was held this past Thursday at National Capital Bank. CHAMPS President Brad Johnson of Johnson Law Group welcomed the large crowd of local business owners and community leaders. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and MPD District One Commander Morgan Kane also showed their support for CHAMPS and spoke to the importance…
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