We want to remind you, DC, about the confidential, 24/7 mental health resources available. It's okay to not be okay. You are not alone. 📲988 for a suicidal crisis 📲1-888-793-4357 for the Mental Health Hotline

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来自鲍泽市长的一封信 Letter from Mayor Bowser

바우저 시장으로부터의 편지 Letter from Mayor Bowser

我们想提醒您在华盛顿DC，我们有24小时、7天全天候的保密心理健康资源。心情不好也没关系。你并不孤单。📷988（自杀危机） 📷1-888-793-4357（心理健康）

DC 주민 여러분, 24시간 연중무휴 이용이 가능한 기밀보장 정신건강 지원 서비스에 대해 다시 한번 알려드립니다.괜찮지 않아도 괜찮습니다. 당신은 혼자가 아닙니다.📷자살 위기: 988 📷정신 건강 직통번호: 1-888-793-4357

Join our partner, WEC (Washington English Center) for a special gathering for the Chinese community! 🗣 Share experiences and resources in your mother tongue. 🍴 Food & music provided. 👉 Open to all – no WEC enrollment required. RSVP : docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

🎶Every Thursday night this September, Gallery Place–Chinatown comes alive with music, art & culture! Enjoy various food and drink deals! 🍱🍜🍣 MOAPIA is proud to partner with Downtown DC for this exciting community event! 📆 Sep 4,11,18,25 5-10pm #ChinatownDC #DCEvents

MOAPIA will be attending the Sawasdee DC Thai Festival 2025 this Sunday.   Hosted by the Royal Thai Embassy, this festival will explore Thai food, culture, and traditions in Washington, DC.  📍 Location: The National Mall 📅 Date & Time:   September 14, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

🍽 x 🍸Cocktail Making at Thai Orchid Kitchen Dinner meets mixology at Penn Ave’s beloved Thai Orchid Kitchen! 🍸 🕕 6–7 PM + 7–8 PM | Must be 21+ | Free to register 📍 Thai Orchid Kitchen — 2314 Pennsylvania Ave SE 👉🏽 REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/eatthaiorchid

At a reception on September 12, ahead of the successful Thai Festival held at the National Mall on the 14th, MOAPIA Director, Ben de Guzman presented Mayor Bowser’s Proclamation to Suriya Chindawongse, the Ambassador to Thailand of Washington, DC.

✨ Mayor Muriel Bowser presents ✨ 🎭 The 40th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards 🎶 📅 Thursday, September 25, 2025 📍 The National Theatre | 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW | Downtown DC ⏰Doors open at 6 pm 👉 RSVP NOW: 202creates.com/maa

📅 September 18 MOAPIA Director Ben de Guzman attended Thursday Night Out, a Downtown BID event aimed at boosting foot traffic and supporting local businesses.

Our team was grateful to be invited to table at the the Office of the People’s Counsel’s Water Summit to engage with District residents and discuss MOAPIA’s programs and services. 💧💬 We’re always glad to connect with our community!

联邦政府关门不会让华盛顿特区政府停摆。无论国会做出何种决定，华盛顿特区仍将保持开放，我们的学生将照常上课，公园将保持清洁，街道将保持安全，垃圾将得到清理。我们将继续作为世界级城市正常运转。

연방 정부가 셧다운 되더라도 DC 정부는 폐쇄되지 않습니다. DC는 계속 운영될 것이고, 학생들은 수업을 듣고, 공원은 깨끗하며, 거리는 안전할 것이고, 쓰레기는 수거될 것입니다. 의회에서 무슨 일이 일어나든 우리는 세계적인 도시로서 계속 기능할 것입니다.