In June, with great consideration after almost 10 years of service and leadership, Reverend Ruth Hamilton, founder and chair of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC), stepped down from the board of directors. Coining the term “coordinating benefits for a caring community,” Rev. Hamilton’s leadership was the catalyst that helped CBCC build […]
CBCC’s SW Playground Project Anchors Neighborhood Library
photo caption: The park before the playground was installed. photo caption: The new playground. By now, many neighborhood residents have had an opportunity to visit and enjoy the new playground at the 3rd and I Street Park adjacent to the Southwest Library. This beautiful new toddler playground—complete with swings for […]
CBCC Adds Two New Directors to Its Board
On Feb. 2, 2015, the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) held its 2014 annual meeting at Friendship Baptist Church. In addition to highlighting major accomplishments in 2014, including the receipt of soccer stadium community benefits from the City and DC United, the board filled two of three open seats […]
CBCC Call for Candidates
The Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) is issuing a call for candidates to serve on the council for a two-year term from 2015-2017. Community leadership experience is required to help us strengthen neighborhood partnerships, prioritize community benefit requests, and sustain CBCC funding. Please respond no later than Dec. 10, […]
Local Campaign for Soccer Stadium Community Benefits Gains Momentum
“Professional soccer and DC United add to the quality of life in our region, and a new stadium would be exciting. But the District needs to approach the deal in a responsible way, taking into consideration the needs of DC residents, and especially the stadium’s closest neighbors.” This rallying cry […]
CBCC Gets a Seat at the Negotiating Table with City and DCU
As a member of the Winning Goal Coalition, the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) has led the effort to successfully gain a seat at the negotiating table with the city and DC United for inclusion of a community benefits agreement (CBA) for residents of ANC6D within recently proposed […]
Construction Begins on CBCC’s Southwest Playground Project
After almost four years of the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council’s (CBCC) planning, fundraising, and advocacy, construction fencing appeared around the 3rd and I Street SW Library Park on Monday, June 30th. Department of General Services-certified contractor HRGM began tree removal and pruning as part of phase one of […]