Welcome to Southwest DC
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SWNA is an all-volunteer organization and we could not accomplish our goals without the generosity of donors. Your contributions help us support The Southwester, the Education and Scholarship Fund, the SWNA task forces and administrative costs such as the website. If you need more information, please contact [email protected].
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Visit The Southwester at Thesouthwester.com.
SW Neighborhood Guide: Places, activities, important links and stories!
Community Meetings
SWNA Task Forces
The SWNA task forces focus on scholarships, digital awareness, technology, emergancy preparedness, youth activities and history.
Task Forces raise and spend their own budgets. See Donate at the top of the page to support them.
Our Partners
Who we are and what we do
Founded in 1964, SWNA (EIN: 52-6056296) is a volunteer driven civic non profit organization for near Southwest Washington, DC (zip code 20024). We also coordinate with the residents and organizations that populate the Navy Yard.
Governed by by-laws and an elected board, our mission is to focus on building a better, more engaged community and to improve the quality of life for our 16,000 plus residents.
SWNA consists of The Southwester, a monthly news publication, monthly community meetings, a robust scholarship program, a welcome table at the Farmer’s Market, and issue focused task forces (Digital Empowerment, Education & Scholarship, Emergency Preparedness, SW Heritage (History), Technology, and SWNA Youth Activities). We also manage funds for the Landsburg Community Garden, Books for Kids and Friends of the SW Library.
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF SWNA
Thank you for visiting the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly’s website. We are excited to share our work and invite you to join us.
SWNA is an all-volunteer organization and we could not accomplish our goals without the dozens of volunteers. Please explore and check out some features including profiles of volunteer board members and task force chairs under SWNA leadership. Comments on the website? Email [email protected]
This website was made possible with a grant from Friends of Southwest DC. https://friendsofswdc.org/
SWNA Task Forces
The Assembly supports multiple task forces that are designed to improve the quality of life for Southwest DC residents.
SWNA at Work for Southwest DC
Founded in 1964, the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (SWNA) is the local civic organization in Near Southwest Washington, DC (zip code 20024). Governed by by-laws and an elected board, its mission is to improve the quality of life for its more than 16,000 residents.
The SWNA consists of The Southwester, a monthly news publications, community meetings, a robust scholarship program and issue focused task forces (Education & Scholarship, Emergency Preparedness, SW Heritage (History), Technology, SWNA Youth Activities, and Digital Empowerment. Task Force Chairpersons are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of its members with board approval.
Neighborhood Resources
SWNA Weather & Forecast
SWNA’s SW Strong Co-Chair Ben Curran Honored
D.C. MAYOR HONORS HOMETOWN HEROES
Serve DC announces honorees of Mayor Bowser’s 2020 Spirit of Service Awards
SWNA’s SW Strong Co-Chair Ben Curran Honored
Washington D.C. — Mayor Muriel Bowser and Serve DC congratulate eight honorees for their dedication to service in the District of Columbia. Serve DC received over 170 nominations for the seven DC Spirit of Service award categories. Considering criteria included years of service, leadership, and character.
Serve DC Chief Service Officer, Ayris T. Scales says, “This year, more than ever, our Spirit of Service awards and the contributions of all our honorees means so much to our city. We were amazed by the record number of nominations we received, all of which stand to demonstrate the importance and the value of utilizing collective approaches to address social challenges. I applaud all of this year’s winners for their demonstrated commitment to service.”
Mayor Bowser’s 2020 Spirit of Service Awards celebrates Serve DC’s rich legacy of connecting people to purpose through service and dedication to community. The awards ceremony underscores our deep commitment to curating and connecting those who seek to do good within our respective and communities.
Mayor Bowser emphasized, “By highlighting and nominating the best of the best among local residents, community-based organizations, and multi-sector partners, we’re celebrating those who “Do Good” in DC. This year’s honorees showcase the real value and impact of how civic engagement can create a more equitable, resilient and vibrant city especially in these unparalleled times.”
The 2020 honorees are:
Jessica Brown, Ward 4, College Gurl — Mayor Bowser’s DC Hope Award
After School All Stars —The Commission’s Award for National Service
Alexandra Diaz, Ward 3 —Ready, Set, Serve: Youth Emergency Preparedness Award
Ben Curran, Ward 6 —Ready, Set, Serve: Adult Emergency Preparedness Award
DC Public Education Fund —The Donor Difference Award
Project Give Back —The Organization Community Impact Award
Salim Adofo, Ward 8 — The Individual Community Impact Award
Washington Area Community Investment Fund —Public-Private Partnership: Achievement in Collaboration Award
The honorees will be formally recognized by the Mayor and Serve DC during a virtual Red Carpet Event on March 18, 2021.
To learn more about Mayor Bowser’s 2020 Spirit of Service Awards and each of the award categories, please visit dcspiritofserviceawards.com