WOMEN + NONBINARY ANCS
ABOUT US
We are an informal group of women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners that includes Commissioners from all eight Wards of the District of Columbia. Women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners have gathered over the last several years, and this group seeks to further coordinate and institutionalize those efforts to build relationships and learn from each other.
We aim to build a network of support for women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners to support more women and nonbinary people in serving in local elected office and to help them succeed once they are in office.
![Volunteers-Garden](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/6104e283aa254b54ac609d7dd3c0c9ca.jpg/v1/fill/w_490,h_327,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/6104e283aa254b54ac609d7dd3c0c9ca.jpg)
OUR GOALS
EDUCATION
We gather women and nonbinary Commissioners to learn from each other and subject matter experts.
RESOURCES
We share resources and discuss best practices across Commissions.
COMMUNITY BUILDING
We host events to get to know each other and build relationships.
If you are a woman or nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, please fill out this short survey to share more about you, your interests as a Commissioner, and how this group might provide support.
![Dozens of women and nonbinary Commissioners gathered at Metrobar in November for a "Meet Up" to get to know each other.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b916b4_be57965ebc1b4c5ca1a154b7b64fccc8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fill/w_730,h_720,al_c,q_85,enc_auto/b916b4_be57965ebc1b4c5ca1a154b7b64fccc8~mv2.jpeg)
ORGANIZERS
A group of lead Commissioners from every Ward across the District plans programming and events specifically for women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners. You can read more about our core group of organizers here.
EVENTS
- Thu, Aug 22WashingtonAug 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMWashington, 1901 C St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USAWe're combining socializing and service. Join us for a happy hour and donation drive for toiletries for a local backpack drive. This event is by and for Women + Nonbinary ANCs - and those who support us - hosted this month in Ward 7.
- Sat, Jun 15WashingtonJun 15, 2024, 4:00 PMWashington, Stanton Park, Washington, DC 20002, USAJoin us for a bike ride and happy hour. This event is by and for Women + Nonbinary ANCs - and those who support us - hosted this month in Ward 6.
- Wed, May 15WashingtonMay 15, 2024, 5:30 PMWashington, 116 Rhode Island Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USAWe're combining socializing, education, and service. Join us for a happy hour, discussion, and donation drive on behalf of Central Union Mission's Food Bank. This event is by and for Women + Nonbinary ANCs - and those who support us - hosted this month in Ward 5.
- Tue, Apr 23WashingtonApr 23, 2024, 7:30 PMWashington, San Matteo 819 Upshur St NW, Washington, DC 20011, USAWe're combining socializing and service. Join us for a happy hour and donation drive on behalf of Ward 4 Mutual Aid. This event is by and for Women + Nonbinary ANCs - hosted this month in Ward 4.
- Thu, Mar 28WashingtonMar 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMWashington, Macintyre's Pub (2621 Connecticut Avenue, NW)We're combining socializing and service. Join us for a happy hour and donation drive on behalf of Woodley House DC. This event is by and for Women + Nonbinary ANCs - hosted this month in Ward 3.
- Thu, Feb 15WashingtonFeb 15, 2024, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PMWashington, 1200 New Hampshire Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036, USAJoin us for a happy hour for women and nonbinary Commissioners hosted in Ward 2. Let's love on our local government!
- Thu, Jan 11WashingtonJan 11, 2024, 6:00 PMWashington, 3217 Mt Pleasant St NW, Washington, DC 20010, USAJoin us for a happy hour and donation drive for ANC 1D's neighborhood pantry. Let's get to know one another over food and drinks!
- Thu, Nov 30WashingtonNov 30, 2023, 6:00 PMWashington, 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USAWe're combining socializing and service. Join us for a happy hour and donation drive on behalf of DC Safe. Let's get to know one another over food and drinks - for a good cause!
- Mon, Oct 16WashingtonOct 16, 2023, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PMWashington, 219 Riggs Rd NE, Washington, DC 20011, USAprepare and package food for neighbors living with cancer, HIV/AIDS & other serious illnesses.
- Thu, Aug 17WashingtonAug 17, 2023, 5:30 PMWashington, 10 N St SE, Washington, DC 20024, USAJoin us at for a happy hour crawl across Ward 8 to relax and get to know one another over food and drinks.
- Tue, Jul 11WashingtonJul 11, 2023, 6:00 PMWashington, 3200 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20020, USAJoin us at Highlands Cafe & Grill (in Ward 7) to relax and get to know one another over food and drinks.
- Thu, Jun 22WashingtonJun 22, 2023, 6:00 PMWashington, 1351 H St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USAJoin us at Maketto (in Ward 6) to relax and get to know one another over happy hour.
- Thu, May 18WashingtonMay 18, 2023, 5:00 PMWashington, 640 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002, USAJoin us at metrobar to relax and get to know one another over happy hour.
- Thu, Apr 13Mr. Braxton Bar & KitchenApr 13, 2023, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PMMr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen, 3632 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010, USAJoin us at Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen to relax and get to know one another over happy hour.
- Tue, Mar 28Virtual EventMar 28, 2023, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PMVirtual EventJoin women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners for a virtual panel discussion on the how-tos of hybrid meetings on Tuesday, March 28th at 7:30 pm.
- Thu, Mar 02WashingtonMar 02, 2023, 6:00 PMWashington, 2500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20037, USAJoin us at Bottles Wine Garden - one of DC's woman-owned/run wine bars - to relax and get to know one another over happy hour.
- Thu, Feb 16Virtual EventFeb 16, 2023, 7:00 PMVirtual EventJoin women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners for a virtual panel discussion on how to navigate the DC Budget on Thursday, February 16th at 7:00 pm.
- Mon, Jan 30Virtual EventJan 30, 2023, 5:30 PMVirtual EventJoin women and nonbinary Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners for a virtual panel discussion on Commission procedures on January 30th at 5:30 pm. We will talk about By-Laws, Rules of Procedure, officers, committees, & all things related to structuring Commission operations and running good meetings.