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Bishop Now Accepting Pre-K Applications

The Bishop Walker School for Boys (BWS) currently accepting applications for September 2008's Pre K class. Space is limited so we encourage parents to apply early. BWS, which is a school of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, is tuition-free for all eligible students.

You can download the application: Bishop Walker School Pre-K Application [pdf]. The application is a PDF, so you'll need a PDF reader. If you don't have one, you can download a free copy of Adobe Reader.

For more information visit BWS online, www.bishopwalkerschool.org, or call 202-257-9020.

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The Anacostia 14th Street Park Revitalization Committee Report

Dedication of Logan Park

This park was known as Logan Park of Uniontown in 1913. A special group of people with the "same heart" met and formed a community of friends to revitalize this park. Here is how the story unfolds.

  • Pre-Sept 2004: Request for proposal to improve the park by the TKF Foundation.
  • September 2004: Proposal submitted to TKF with a $40K request to improve the park.
    • Key Stakeholders: Rev. Dr. William B. Lewis, Rector (St. Philip the Evangelist Episcopal Church), Yvocka D. Young, Executive Director, Main Street Anacostia, Inc.
    • Stakeholders: MainStreet Anacostia, Inc. Frederick Douglass Commmunity Improvement Council, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8A, Anacostia Coordinating Council,DC Office of Plannning, DC Department of Transportation, Anacostia Garden Club, DC Commission on the Arts, Green Spaces, ReStore DC, Ward 8 Residents, TKF.
    • Committee Members: Mrs. Carolyn Gray, Mrs. Freida Murray, Yovocka Young, James Ballard, Marie Zackrie-Hall, Father William B. Lewis, Mary Wyatt.
  • February 2005: TKF Foundation awarded St. Philip the Evangelist. Episcopal Churcha grant of $10,000 to support a planning charrette for the Revitalizationof the 14th StreetPark in Anacostia.
  • September 2005: "Call for Architect" issued by the committee.
  • January 2006: Selection made by committee -Lee & Associates.
  • October 2006: Received $250, 000 funding commitment from TKF Foundation.
  • October 2007: Received $100, 000 funding commitment from Councilman Harry Thomas Jr., Chairman of Park & Recreation Committee

Where are we now?

Stakeholders have obtained financial and product/services commitment of $658,000.00 of the total budget ($758,000.00) needed for completion of the project.Project completion target date is October 2008.

How can you help?

It is our hope that you will share in our vision, join us in our effort by offering support through your
  1. Individual and corporate contributions
  2. Specific area of knowledge and expertise
  3. Use or donation of resources available to you or within your control and
  4. Stick around for the next stage(s),until this vision is a reality.
The people of Anacostia need you. Make this project part of your heart. Please! Thanks.

Special thanks to the TKF Foundation for being our benefactor and believing in us. We also thank Councilmember Harry Thomas for his support of our community.

For more information or if you like to make a contribution, call the church office at (202) 678-4300.