Federation ofCitizens Associations of the District of Columbia

The Federation of Citizens Associations

of the District of Columbia

Organized 1910 ~Incorporated 1940

A Unique Moment

The challenges currently facing the District of Columbia have made
concerted, coordinated citizen action more important than ever. One organization is
uniquely positioned to serve as a coordinating body for citizens’ interests.

A Special Organization

The purpose of the Federation is

• to work for the strengthening of residential communities and
  neighborhoods

• to provide a forum for the expression and interchange of opinion

• to further the interests of the people of the District of Columbia

• to secure and make effective united action

The Federation’s activities involve issues of local as well as citywide
interest, and may include testifying on behalf of the citizens of the District before
District agencies, before the Control Board, and before the Congress of the United States.

The Federation also serves as liaison with Congressional staff members on
matters important to District citizens, and engages in litigation when necessary. It also
works in concert with other citizen organizations to accomplish specific goals.

Membership

Membership in the Federation is available to any citizens association that
includes within its purposes the advancement of its community’s interests and those of the
people of the District of Columbia.

Member associations should have at least 25 paid members, hold regularly
ordered meetings, and be organized for civic work. By joining the Federation, an
association in no way limits its liberty of action on any subject.

Member associations may send up to three voting delegates to each monthly
meeting, normally held on the second Tuesday of each month from September through June.
Meetings take place at the Sumner School. Dues at $60 annually.

Supporting Associations: 

American University Park Citizens Ass’n ~ Association of Oldest Inhabitants ~ Burleith Citizens Ass’n ~ Capital Hill Restoration Society ~ Cardozo-Shaw Neighborhood Ass’n ~ Chevy Chase Citizens Ass’n ~ Citizens Ass’n of Georgetown ~ Cleveland Park Citizens Ass’n ~ Cloisters Homeowners Ass’n ~ Columbia Heights Civic Ass’n ~Columbia Plaza Tenants Ass’n ~ Concerned Neighbors Coalition ~ Crestwood Neighborhood League ~ Dupont Circle Citizens Ass’n ~ Foggy Bottom Ass’n ~ Forest Hill Citizens Ass’n ~ Fort GAines Citizen’s Ass’n ~ Fort Lincoln Civic Ass’n ~ Foxhall Community Citizens Ass’n ~ Georgetown Residents Alliance ~ Glover Park Citizens Ass’n ~ Hillandale Homeowners Ass’n ~ Hillcrest Community Civic Ass’n ~ Kalorama Citizens Ass’n ~ Manor Park Citizens Ass’n ~ Marshall Heights Civic Ass’n ~ Michigan Park Citizens Ass’n ~ Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Alliance ~ Neighbors for a Livable Community ~ North Michigan Park Civic Ass’n ~ Palisades Citizens Ass’n ~ Penn-Branch Citizen/Civic Ass’n ~ Residential Action Coalition ~ Shephard Park Citizens Ass’n ~ Sixteenth St Heights Citizens Ass’n ~ Southwest Neighborhood Alliance ~ Spring Valley Court Citizens Ass’n ~ Spring Valley-Wesley Heights Citizens Ass’n.~ Takoma Park Citizens Ass’n ~ West End Citizens Ass’n ~ Woodley Park Community Ass’n

Officers for 2006-2007

Quarterly Luncheons

In addition to the monthly delegate Assembly meetings, the Federation
hosts quarter luncheon meetings to further facilitate networking and communication among
member associations and delegates.

Held in a centrally located downtown facility and at modest cost, these
luncheons have been an important part of the cohesion among members.

Inquiries about membership can be sent to:

Federation of Citizens Associations