DUPONT CIRCLE CITIZENS ASSOCIATION

Help Us Help Our Community - Support DCCA!

For all the good things we do together for our Neighborhood!

DCCA's BOARD OF DIRECTORS

1st Row Left to Right: President Ed Hanlon, Vice President Marcy Logan, Treasurer Arlene Feskanich,

Board Member Scott Kuechenmeister 2nd Row Left to Right: Board Members Debby Hanrahan, Kerry Kemp and Courtney Stockland

MEMBERSHIP MEETING APRIL 28, 2026

Royal Sonesta Hotel
Phillips Ballroom, 1st Floor
2121 P Street NW
Tuesday April 28th 7pm- 8:30pm
Members Only

DCCA Grants to Neighborhood Organizations

(Below) Peter Sage and volunteers help pack food bags for delivery to in-need households in our Community

DCCA Awards New Grant to

Food for All DC

(Above from Left) Vice President Marcy Logan, Peter Sage, CEO Food for All DC, Board Members Scott Kuechenmeister, Kerry Kemp presenting DCCA's check to Peter, Treasurer Arlene Feskanich, Board Member Debby Hanrahan, President Ed Hanlon"

From the Preamble to our Bylaws...

"Among the Association's general purposes,... are to carryout charitable and educational activities; work for civil and social improvements within said boundaries"

DCCA Supporting the Arts Community in

Our Neighborhood

(Above from Left: Treasurer Arlene Feskanich, President Ed Hanlon, Elizabeth Dinkova Artistic Director of Spooky Action Theater and her faithful dog, Board Member Scott Kuechenmeister presenting DCCA's check to Beth, Board Member Debby Hanrahan, VP Marcy Logan, Board Member Kerry Kemp

$1500 DCCA Grant to Spooky Action Theater

Spooky Action Theater is a 20-year-old performing arts organization located at 1810 16th St NW in the lower level of the Universalist National Memorial Church.
As an immigrant-led theater, it is committed to premiering bold contemporary works with global themes and adventurous aesthetics. Fundamental to their mission is a dedication to develop new works, partner with service organizations to deepen conversation between artists and audiences, and empower students to express themselves through theater making.

(Above Left to Right) Peter Sage, CEO of Food for All DC, Treasurer Arlene Feskanich and Vice President Marcy Logan

A Call to Stewardship in a Critical Moment of
DCCA's History

Marcy Logan

on behalf of the

Board of Directors

For more than a century the Dupont Circle Citizens Association has existed for a clear purpose: to protect historic architecture, sustain cultural programs, and uphold the civic responsibilityof citizens to care for the places they inherit and pass on.

Today, good stewardship matters more than ever.

We are living in a period of deep strain on democratic norms and on the institutions that depend on civic participation. Across the country, long-standing associations are being tested, and the value of patient stewardship is often overshadowed by pressures for rapid change and short-term gain.
In moments like this, civic organizations are not obstacles to progress; they are essential guardians of balance, memory, and public trust.
The Dupont Circle Citizens Association is currently facing internal pressure from a group whose priorities differ from our founding mission.

While growth and development have their place, approaches that emphasize increased height and density without sufficient regard for historic context, architectural integrity, or cultural continuity are not aligned with the values that have guided DCCA for generations.
This is not a question of resisting change. It is a question of how change occurs, and whether it honors the irreplaceable character of our neighborhood.

Once historic structures are lost and cultural institutions weakened, they cannot be restored. Civic associations exist to ensure that such decisions are made thoughtfully, transparently, and with long-term public benefit in mind.
Your engagement now is vital. We ask you to:
Remain active in the organization

Attend upcoming meetings and votes

Speak with fellow members about our mission and its importance

Offer your voice, time, or resources as you are able

Support DCCA’s founding principles and keepDCCA an independent voice in our community

The strength of this association has always rested on the commitment of its members. By standing together at this moment, we reaffirm not only our mission, but the enduring role of civic participation in a healthy democracy.
Thank you for your continued dedication and stewardship.

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

Upper right Attorney General Brian Schwalb and DCCA President Ed Hanlon

Lower right Senior Pastor at First Baptist Church Rev. Julie Pennington-Russell

Above from Left John Fanning, Elaine Sarao, Center Attorney General Schwalb,

Far Right Board Member Kerry Kemp

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

(Below) Enjoying a traditional Juneteenth meal after the performances

Red Beans & Rice, Collard Greens, Fresh Fruit & Watermelon

Pink Lemonade & Red Wine

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