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Welcome to the website of Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. On this site, you will
find information about the Councilmember, his legislative initiatives, constituent services program, and the Council committees
on which he serves. The site also includes a meetings and events calendar, as well as information about Ward 5 and the economic
development slated to occur in the ward. Use the link
below to join his mailing list.
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LATEST NEWS....
The February 2010
Issue of The Thomas Connection is Now Available! Click on the link below to
view it.
click here to download file
Student Internships
KFC Is Accepting Applications for the Colonel's Scholars Program! The KFC Colonel's Scholars Scholarship provides up to $5,000 per year for tuition, fees, books, room and board --
up to $20,000 over 4 years. Applications are due by February 10, 2010. For eligibility requirements and to download the application
form, go to www.kfcscholars.org.
Summer Internships in Biomedical Research Available from NIH! Through STEP-UP, a program of NIH, undergraduate students who have completed at
least one year of college can participate in 10 weeks of full-time basic or clinical research. Applications are due by February
10, 2010. For eligibility requirements and to apply online, go to stepup.niddk.nih.gov.
Bank of
America Is Accepting Applications for the Student Leaders Program!
This program is open to eligible high school juniors and seniors.
Selected students will receive a paid summer internship with a local nonprofit and attend a six-day, all expenses paid Student
Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. Apply online at www.bankofamerica/foundation by February 27, 2010.
Other Announcements
The United Planning Organization is accepting applications
for its Medical Training Program! The deadline
to submit is Tuesday, February 9, 2010 by 5pm and must be turned in to the UPO – Anacostia Community Services Center,
1640 Good Hope Road, SE, Washington, DC 20020. Attn: Bernard Belk or Serena Wills. Applications can be obtained at any
UPO Center in DC or by contacting Bernard Belk at (202) 610 – 5128 or bbelk@upo.org.
MPD Announces the Expansion of the Special Liaison Unit & New Accompanying
Listserv! MPD has expanded the Special Liaison Unit to include the Asian Liaison Unit (ALU),
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Liaison Unit (DHHLU), Gay and Lesbian Liaison Unit (GLLU), and Latino Liaison Unit (LLU). The expansion
enables MPD to enhance response to these communities throughout the city, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week. To join the Special
Liaison Unit’s Listserv with YahooGroups, send a blank email message to the following email account: MPD-SLU-subscribe@yahoogroups.com. A message will be sent to your email account from Yahoo Groups asking you to confirm your membership. Once you send
confirmation you are ready to get started.
2010 Father of the
Year Essay Contest Is Accepting Applications! All students grades 1 through 12 attending any public or private
school in DC are eligible to participate. The essay topic is: Describe your relationship with your father or father figure
and what he means to you. Essays are due by Februrary 22, 2010. for details on how to submit an essay, go to www.fathers.com/contest.
Free Computer Classes for Adults Age 55+! Students will learn how to us a computer, stay in touch with family and friends through
the Internet, apply for jobs online, and access government services online. All graduates will receive a free refurbished
computer and two years of free Internet access. Morning and afternoon classes will be held at Woodridge Neighborhood Library
at 1801 Hamlin Street, NE and Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library at 3660 Alabama Avenue, SE. Classes begin in January. To
sign up, call 202.529.3395.
The US Census Bureau is looking
for part time Census takers with a starting pay of $20 per hour! For more information,
contact Tahira Henderson at 202.507.4543.
District Homeowners: Get a Tree Planted in Your Yard
for $50! Trees help improve the
District’s air quality, reduce stormwater runoff, and can increase the value of your home while lowering your utility
bills. The District Department of the Environment has partnered with Casey Trees to help homeowners plant trees in their yards
this coming spring for only $50. To learn more and sign up, go to
http://ddoe.dc.gov/ddoe/cwp/view,a,1209,q,499754.asp.
Join the Brentwood Running
Club at the Arboretum During the Weekend and in Brentwood During the Week! Founded four
years ago, rain or shine, the Brentwood Running Club meets every Saturday and Sunday at the Arboretum at 8:15 am, and
at 14th and Adams Streets, NE at 5:45 am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. For more information, contact Deloris
Aldridge at 202.529.6867.
Support Ward 5 Businesses!
The members of the Ward 5 Business Council are committed to working with residents to improve the retail
experience in Ward 5. Whenever possible, please patronize Ward 5 Business Council member establishments.
Ward 5 Business Council Membership Directory
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