Dupont Circle Citizens Association
Founded in 1922 in a townhouse at 1767 P Street, to promote and protect the interests of the residents, the Dupont Circle Citizens Association (DCCA) is the premier civic and residential organization in the Dupont Circle area. DCCA brings neighbors, including residents, businesses and non-profit organizations, together to improve the quality of life in an active and diverse urban neighborhood. It holds membership meetings monthly, hosts social events to bring neighbors together, resolves neighborhood issues through its committees, donates to local causes, and incubates innovative projects.
Council of DC approved the Dupont Circle Citizens Association Centennial Anniversary Recognition Resolution. DCCA is proud of its 103 year history of connecting neighbors and celebrating the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood we all call home.
NOVEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Monday Nov 17 7pm
Introductory Speaker Peter Sage CEO, Food for All DC Providing groceries to help feed 108 households in zip code 20009 Working from the Universalist National Memorial Church 1810 16th Street NW mailto:info@foodforalldc.org
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DCCA's Keynote Speaker Mike Curtin, CEO DC Central Kitchen (Providing 1.5 million meals a year) Monday November 17 7pm First Baptist Church 1328 16th St NW (Corner of 16th & O) (Free Parking Available for the Mobility Impaired Contact us at info@dupont-circle.org) |
OCTOBER 2025 Membership Meeting
Attorney General Schwalb Was Our Guest
Home Rule
National Guard on Our Streets
Great attendance & our meeting was covered by 3 TV stations & Washington Post
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Upper right Attorney General Brian Schwalb and DCCA President Ed Hanlon
Lower right Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church Rev. Julie Pennington-Russell
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Above right VP Diane Quinn, Kerry Kemp and Treasurer Arlene Feskanich working at the sign-in table
Below crowd entering for the meeting
Small DC Flags were given out showing our pride in DC
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH TOGETHER
June 19, 2025
(Left Below) DeVante Ogden sings "Lift Every Voice and Sing", the beloved hymn of hope and resilience, often called the Black National Anthem, written by James Weldon Johnson in 1900, and set to music by John Rosamond Johnson. (Middle Below) Diane Quinn, 1st VP, who helped organize the celebration at St. Luke's.(Right Below) Tammy Hayes, a Middle School Teacher, helped organize the event standing with President Ed Hanlon
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(Below) Enjoying a traditional Juneteenth meal after the performances
Red Beans & Rice, Collard Greens, Fresh Fruit & Watermelon
Pink Lemonade & Red Wine
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Wanda Woman Foundation Performs
Taking a bow are performers from Wanda Woman Foundation, who presented dramatic portrayals of historic Black leaders, including Fannie Lou Hamer, Sojourner Truth, Shirley Chisholm, and others, highlighting their roles in empowerment movements. Pictured: Dr. Phyllis Slade Martin, Dr. Sonja Scioniers, Barbara Johnson, Esq., and Sasha A. Francis, Esq.
DCCA is a 501(c)(3) volunteer, nonprofit organization, founded in 1922 to enhance the Dupont Circle neighborhood