CER26-0004 • 2025

Neighbors’ Consejo 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor: Nadeau
Last action: 2025-03-07
Official status: Approved
Effective date: Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source does not specify how this recognition will affect Neighbors’ Consejo’s operations or community impact beyond the ceremonial acknowledgment.

Neighbors' Consejo 30th Anniversary Recognition

This resolution recognizes and celebrates Neighbors' Consejo for its 30 years of providing free mental health and community support services to vulnerable individuals in Washington, D.C.

What This Bill Does

Recognizes the 30-year anniversary of Neighbors' Consejo.
Honors Neighbors' Consejo's commitment to offering culturally and linguistically appropriate mental health services.
Acknowledges Neighbors’ Consejo’s receipt of the American Psychiatric Association Foundation’s 2023 Award for Advancing Minority Health.

Who It Names or Affects

Neighbors’ Consejo

Terms To Know

Culturally and linguistically appropriate: Services that are tailored to meet the cultural and language needs of a specific community.
Vulnerable individuals: People who may be at risk due to factors like homelessness, addiction, or mental health issues.

Limits and Unknowns

This resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or allocate funds.
The impact of the recognition on Neighbors’ Consejo's operations is not specified in the text.

Bill History

2025-03-07 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Resolution ACR26-0004, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 002259
2025-02-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Retained by the Council
2025-02-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Legislative Meeting
2025-02-04 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
Approved with Resolution Number ACR26-0004
2025-01-29 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS
CER26-0004 Introduced by Councilmember Nadeau at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Neighbors’ Consejo 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of 2025

Current Bill Text

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ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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A CEREMONIAL RESOLUTION

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IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

February 4, 2025

To recognize, honor, and celebrate the 30th anniversary of Neighbors' Consejo.

WHEREAS, Neighbors' Consejo was founded in a church basement in 1994 in
Washington, D.C. by a group of residents concerned about rising homelessness and addiction,
particularly alcoholism, in the Mt. Pleasant neighborhood, and was officially incorporated in 1995,
led by the original founding group as the first board of directors; and

WHEREAS, Neighbors’ Consejo prioritized the delivery of free mental health and
community support services in a linguistically and culturally appropriate manner, ensuring access
to those unaware of available support, including members of the Latino community, composed
mainly of Central American migrants fleeing civil wars, many of whom faced untreated traumas
or mental health disorders; and

WHEREAS, in 2007, Neighbors’ Consejo acquired 3 houses on 16th Street NW to serve as
community shelters and, in 2008, provided temporary refuge for families displaced by a fire in Mt.
Pleasant; and

WHEREAS, in 2016, Neighbors’ Consejo reorganized to better serve African American
and Latino neighbors in need and opened service centers in northwest and southeast D.C.; and

WHEREAS, today, Neighbors’ Consejo operates locations on Georgia Avenue, NW and
Anacostia in SE, offering high-quality mental health and community support services to neighbors
in need across the city; and

WHEREAS, Neighbors’ Consejo was the recipient of the American Psychiatric
Association Foundation’s 2023 Award for Advancing Minority Health; and

WHEREAS, Neighbors’ Consejo envisions a community of happy, healthy, and self -
sufficient neighbors.

ENROLLED ORIGINAL
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RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, T hat this
resolution may be cited as the “ Neighbors’ Consejo 30th Anniversary Recognition Resolution of
2025”.
Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia recognizes and celebrates the 30 th
anniversary of Neighbors’ Consejo and its dedication to providing free, culturally and
linguistically competent mental health and community support services to individuals who are
among the most vulnerable in Washington, D.C.

Sec. 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.