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Intergenerational Hangout (Virtual)

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A Zoom event by The DC Center for the LGBT Community and the DC Department on Aging and Community Living (DACL)

Join us on Saturday, July 31st from 1pm – 3pm ET for a special Zoom event brought to you by The DC Center’s seniors program (Center Aging) and DACL. Join us in discussion between LGBT older adults and LGBT younger adults as we chat about everything and anything in the hopes of building bridges between generations and providing some laughs along the way! For more information please reach out to adamheller@thedccenter.org. We hope to see you there!

 

To register for this event, click HERE

 

Additionally, we would like to send $50 Uber Eats gift cards to a limited number of attendees (via the registration link above) to help folks enjoy the event. To qualify for a gift card, you must be a senior (60+) and DC resident.

 

Labyrinth Game Day for Seniors

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Join us for this year’s first in-person Game Day event for seniors at Southeast Library (403 7th St SE, Washington, DC 20003) with Labyrinth Games and Puzzles on July 24th 12pm – 2pm brought to you by Center Aging and the DC Department of Aging and Community Living! Have some fun playing games with friends and enter our raffle for the chance to win a $25 gift card! For more information, feel free to reach out to adamheller@thedccenter.org. We hope to see you there!

Please note:

  1. As a safety precaution, we are limiting this event to 15 attendees.
  2. Masks will also be required during attendance. 

To register for this event, click HERE!

 

Team DC Scholarship Opportunity

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Team DC Student-athlete Scholarships are awarded to self-identified lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer (LGBTQ) student-athletes that have contributed to the sport in which they participate and enhanced the perception of the LGBT community as a result of their contributions and involvement.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the Team DC Student-athlete Scholarship:

  • Reside in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area comprising Arlington County (VA), Calvert County (MD), the District of Columbia, City of Alexandria (VA), Fairfax County (VA), Montgomery County (MD), Prince George’s County (MD), Prince William County (VA), and St. Mary’s County (MD).
  • Self-identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
    IMPORTANT: Team DC is aware of potential issues around self-disclosure, and we respect the privacy of all applicants. Applicants do not have to be public in their self-disclosure, but they must self-identify as LGBTQ in order to be considered for this scholarship.
  • Attend high school as a senior or currently attend college with demonstrated academic success.
  • Participate actively in interscholastic athletics or a competitive sport (club sport, recreational league, etc.). Sports include, but are not limited to, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading/competitive cheer, crew, cross country, fencing, figure skating, field hockey, football, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field, volleyball, water polo, or wrestling. Activity in other sports may be considered.
    NOTE: Applicants receiving other athletic scholarships must adhere to all NCAA rules concerning eligibility and reporting requirements.
  • Intend to enroll in a full-time, undergraduate program at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

Applicants for the Team DC Student-athlete Scholarship cannot be related to a member or the domestic partner of any member of the Team DC Scholarship Committee or Team DC Executive Committee and staff.

Recipient’s Obligations

Acceptance of the scholarship constitutes permission for Team DC to recognize the recipient in name as a recipient of the scholarship in the organization’s publications and announcements. Team DC is aware of potential issues around self-disclosure and respects the privacy of all applicants when possible.

Scholarship recipients agree to provide official documentation indicating full-time enrollment at the college or university of their choice before scholarship funds are awarded.  Failure to supply documentation as a registered, degree-seeking student will result in revocation of the full amount of the award.

Although not required, scholarship recipients are extremely encouraged to attend the annual Night of Champions Dinner, which includes an awards ceremony for the Team DC Student-athlete Scholarship recipients.

Application Requirements

The Team DC Student-athlete Scholarship application comprises different components that the committee uses to assess the applicant. Each component can be submitted electronically to Scholarship@teamdc.org or by mailing to the following address:
Team DC
Attn: Team DC Scholarship Committee
2910 Sycamore Street
Alexandria, VA 22305

The following components are required to complete the Team DC Student-athlete Scholarship application:

  • Form with contact information found on the Team DC website.
  • Official, sealed high school transcript mailed to Team DC.
  • A personal essay (maximum of 1,500 word) that describes how being open about your sexual orientation or gender identity has impacted your participation and involvement in athletics, school life, and life outside of school. In addition, detail your future goals and aspirations.
  • Two (2) letters of support from individuals qualified to address the candidate’s suitability for this award.
  • OPTIONAL: Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) indicating the Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The SAR is a summary of the information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial need may be considered in situations where the applicants are equally qualified.

In order to award a scholarship, the recipient must supply a copy of the acceptance letter for their chosen college or university. Team DC is unable to award funds until this acceptance letter has been received. Although not required prior to awarding a scholarship, consider this an application requirement although this letter can be submitted after the application deadline.

Scholarship Recipient Notification

Scholarship recipients will be notified both by email and in writing at the provided address. Scholarship funds will be made in one installment upon receipt of official notification of enrollment or registration for classes. Team DC reserves the right to make payment directly to the college or university on behalf of the recipient.

Scholarship recipients will also receive an invite to attend the annual Night of Champions Reception and Dinner, which celebrates the Team DC Student-athlete Scholarship recipients for their accomplishments.