Vision: We connect people and communities to resources to achieve and support whole person health in mind, body, and spirit |
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The SPIRIT January/February 2023
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Good Day!
The Co-Chairs of the Places of Worship Advisory Board invite you to our monthly meeting. POWAB hosts General Body meetings that are open to the public on the second Friday of each month. At each meeting we will have a Community Wellness Check-In where you can also win prizes!
We want to partner
with your place of worship
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POWAB Recognizes
the following observances
in the Months of
January/February 2023
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*** HIGH IMPORTANACE ***
POWAB General Body Meeting
Every month on the Second Friday at 12:00 noon
February 10, 2023
March 10, 2023
April 14, 2023
May 12, 2023
June 9, 2023
July 14, 2023
August 11, 2023
September 8, 2023
October 13, 2023
November 10,2023
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Monthly:
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Healthy Minds, Healthy Spirits,
We're One in the Spirit Conference 2022
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View the SPEAK ON IT!
1st Podcast below
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View the SPEAK ON IT!
2nd Podcast below
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POWAB General Body Meeting
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LOCATION
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83797375838?pwd=YnhSK1pXcHlIbTBDU3Q4VU5vdWdGZz09
DATE AND TIME
02/10/23 12:00pm
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02/10/23 2:00pm
POWAB monthly meetings are open to the general public. We welcome you to join us. Let's change lives together. Choose option below.
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Mayor Bowser Delivers Remarks at Interfaith Prayer Service,
January 2, 2023
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As Mayor of her hometown, Muriel Bowser is committed to building pathways to the middle class and making sure every Washingtonian gets a fair shot. Washington, DC is a growing and prospering city—now 700,000 residents strong. To keep up with this growth, the Bowser Administration remains focused on making DC’s prosperity more inclusive, advancing DC values, and building safer, stronger, and healthier neighborhoods across all eight wards of the District. |
Oprah Winfrey speaks at Maryland Governor
Wes Moore’s Inauguration
View Video Below
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We Need You!
Interested in a partnership or membership?
For partnership, email Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell your business information or bio and recent photo.
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For membership, fill out the contact information and we'll be in touch! |
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POWAB Spotlights
The Community Events of 2022
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Need an Initial Dose or Booster?
Visit One of Our Faith & Community Partners!
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LGBTQ communities worldwide are facing increasing obstacles
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POWAB/ Famous Quote and Trivia
Trivia Moment
What is Germany's autobahn famous for?
Famous quote
You will either step forward into growth or you will step backward into safety.
Abraham Maslow, American psychologist
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Help Wanted
POWAB Social Media Committee and The SPIRIT Newsletter Team need your help to grow our presence and achieve our goal to connect people to resources for whole person health in mind, body, and spirit. Please consider volunteering as a writer or reporter on our dynamic team.
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Answer for the Trivia Question
sections with no speed limits
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Community Resources
Community Activities, Health Education, and Outreach
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Women, Infants, & Children Services
Food, nutrition counseling, and access to health services are provided under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, popularly known as WIC. WIC website
Mental Health America
Take an assessment to know your current mental health status. Click this link for a FREE 3-mintute mental health assessment: Take the Test
DC Health
LinkU is the free online resource and referral guide for DC, Maryland, and Virginia, available for consumers, faith-based organizations (FBOs), and community-based organizations (CBOs). If your organization would like to become a LinkU staff member, please contact Ashley Coleman via email.
Maryland Department of Health
Carmi Washington-Flood
Chief, Office of Faith Based and Community Partnerships, Maryland Department of Health
Prevention and Health Promotion Administration
MDH Resources -
Sunday, January 22nd 6:30 pm
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Rev. Neal Christie - United Methodist)
Hosted by the Central Mary Ecumenical Council (CMEC)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining any and all evenings.
Virginia Department of Health
The 2021 General Assembly established a $1.6 million Virginia Behavioral Health Student Loan Repayment Program (BH-LRP) to help recruit and retain behavioral health (BH) professionals to practice in underserved areas of the Commonwealth and/or provide counseling and treatment to underserved populations. This program will repay a portion of an eligible BH professional’s student loan debt. In return, recipients commit to practicing in Virginia for a minimum of two years at an eligible site. Learn more.
Veronica Cosby, MAHS, MS
Virginia Partners In Prayer & Prevention, Office of Health Equity, Virginia Department of Health
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February is Black History Month:
Rebecca Lee Crumpler, first African American woman physician
Hip Hop Public Health
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The Senior Zone Radio program on WYCB 1340 AM
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Arlington Announces New Historic Preservation Grant Opportunity
Arlington County has launched the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF), a competitive grant program that will support community and individual projects related to Arlington’s history, built environment, and cultural heritage. The application period is now open. It closes on April 28, 2023.
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will announce new members of her third term cabinet.
Sharon Lewis Named Interim Director of DC Health | NBC4 Washington
How to Know If You're Meant to Be An Entrepreneur
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Explore CDC’s Role in Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S.
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POWAB's Community Business resource partners for
Ending the HIV Epidemic
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AIDS Health Care Foundation
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Alexandria Health Department
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Symposium
Saturday,
February 4, 2023
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED (Doors open at 10:30 a.m.)
Community Call to Action
Regina Jefferson
Location: Oakland Baptist Church
3408 King Street Alexandria, VA 22302
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Holistic Videos
for whole person health in mind, body, and spirit
Health and Wellness
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Mr. Stephen Reese and Evangelist Stephanie Smith are the voices for the official POWAB Partnership Public Service Announcement
Video created by
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MAJOR SPONSOR FOR POWAB COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES 2023 |
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David Preston, Agent Manger
Washington, DC and Maryland
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Meet the Talented Women Behind
The SPIRIT Newsletter 2023
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POWAB The SPIRIT Newsletter Editor, Bernadette Bailey
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POWAB General Editor,
Rev. Dana "Salia" Mitchell
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POWAB Spotlights Our Government
and Community Co-Chairs 2023
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Evangelist Regina Jefferson
Government Co-Chair, Co-Lead, "SPEAK On It" Podcast, Co- Lead, Community Health and Wellness Fair, Co-Lead, Funding and Community Partnership, Public Health Analyst, Coordinator, Faith Initiative, DC Health - Email
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Dr. Rev. E. Gail Anderson Holness
Government Co-Chair, Director, Faith Based Outreach, District of Columbia Department of Behavioral Health - Email
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Rev. Darryl! Moch
Community Co-Chair, Producer, "SPEAK on it" Podcast, POWAB Fiduciary Business partner, Community Day Health and Wellness Fair Entertainment coordinator, Senior Associate Minister, Inner Light Ministries UCC, Dean, Communities Practice, Central Atlantic Conference, United Church of Christ - Email
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Henry D. Fuller, MURP
Community Co-Chair,
Client Relations Executive,
Capital Caring Health and
Founder/CEO of CUGASP, Inc.
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Deontrinese Henderson
Community Co-Chair,
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
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POWAB Celebrating 15 years of "Heart" Work to Promote Health and Wellness! |
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Message From The SPIRIT Newsletter
Bernadette Bailey, Editor
Happy New Year, POWAB Family!
The Spirit newsletter is anticipating a banner year as it looks forward to introducing readers to more information that fulfills POWAB’s mission “to connect people and communities to resources to achieve and support whole person health in mind, body and spirit.” In fact, The Spirit intends to be a vital resource toward that goal. Looking back over 2022, we can highlight in-person interviews with leading local clergy, special guest appearances and holistic videos, one of which targeted senior citizens. Several of our articles pointed out healthcare disparities and their adverse effects on minority communities.
We will continue our multi-ethnic/cultural stances as part of our dedication to inclusiveness. As a community service, when the pandemic continued to rage, we provided the locations of clinics dispensing Covid vaccinations.
Our 2023 goal is to increase our readership and expand our reach. The most recent data show that we have 413 subscribers; 90% accessed the newsletter by desktop and 10% by mobile device. However, receiving the newsletter and actually reading it are two different things. So, we have a task ahead of us.
The editorial staff is counting on the POWAB family to spread the good news of the bounty of information awaiting them in this valuable resource. Let’s make POWAB known throughout the DMV.
Bernadette Bailey Editor, The Spirit
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POWAB Disclaimer
The information and suggestions presented in The SPIRIT newsletter are not intended to be taken as advice by an individual reader or viewer. It should not be used as a substitute for consulting your physician. Matters regarding your health may require medical supervision. The DC Health Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB) shall not be liable or responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestions. You, as the reader, are responsible for your own healthcare.
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Places of Worship Advisory Board (POWAB)
899 North Capitol St. NE, 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 671-5063
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