BRIGHTWOOD COMMUNITY SWEPT UP INTO THE MEDIA

On a crisp December morning, Minister Chi Mauuso was sweeping in front of her house as is part of her daily routine to keep the neighborhood clean and sparkling. One of her neighbors from across the street came hurrying over to her, “Minister Chi, Minister Chi, come quickly, there’s a reporter over there who wants to know about our neighborhood and you are the person most qualified to speak for us. Come quickly. Here, I’ll take your broom and finish your sweeping for you!”

Minister Chi crossed the street and introduced herself to Ms. Audrey Hoffer, a freelance writer for the Washington Post. In the article, Alfreda-Chi Mauuso is introduced as “the former ANC (Advisory Neighborhood Commission), commissioner, works with the Women’s Federation for World Peace International, which among other local projects teaches children character.” She spoke about changes in the neighborhood, and was quoted as saying, “There were drugs that you could visibly see and leaking gasoline drums on the streets. People didn’t take walks on Georgia Avenue. Now it’s wonderful here. We have stores. We have many restaurants. We have a good relationship with the local police department. We have friendly people who care about the community.”

The article was published in the Washington Post Real Estate section on Saturday December 17, 2016 (click here to access article). When WFWP members work to brighten up our neighborhoods, it is noticed; and amazing opportunities like this appear in the blink of an eye. It is an opportunity to introduce people to the work WFWP members are doing to make each neighborhood safe and secure for our families by “living for the sake of others.”

Minister Chi inspiring students to serve the neighborhood

Minister Chi Mauuso is also one of the primary organizers of the Annual Day of Service that has taken place in Washington, DC for the past four years and will continue to take place for years to come. Thank you Minister Chi for your many efforts to show an example of a human being of peace who never stops, never complains, just follows her heart of love for all people, showing God’s love for all.

Let’s remember that it is the little things we do that bring the spotlight and honor to the mission and vision of WFWP. Let’s keep going to make WFWP a household name, each in our own unique way!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/in-dcs-brightwood-area-friendly-people-who-care-about-the-community/2016/12/14/1fc8e186-bafd-11e6-94ac-3d324840106c_story.html?utm_term=.2806672132e1