CareFirst Arena Newsletter May 2026

Experience the world in one place by planning a trip to Washington, DC. Passport DC offers a month-long journey that showcases the city's thriving international diplomatic community and diverse culture. This event is celebrated annually in May during International Cultural Awareness Month and offers programs by embassies and some of Washington, DC’s very best cultural institutions. Thousands of people enjoy the popular embassy open houses, street festivals, performances, exhibitions, workshops and more. Don't miss out on the opportunity to explore the global trace that makes the nation's capital a unique destination. 

Get ready for our 4th Annual Community Grant Program Nonprofit Resource Fair! It's free and packed with amazing resources to boost community programs. Hurry, register now!

Tuesday, May 19 | 12:00 p.m. -3 :00 p.m. R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center | 2730 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE To register, CLICK HERE

Thursday, May 21 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Walter E. Washington Convention Center | 801 Allen Y. Lew Place NW To register, CLICK HERE 

The Washington Mystics are the premier professional women’s basketball team playing in Washington, DC. Established in 1997, the Mystics are one of the first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) expansion franchises to be established and the longest tenured continuously operating women’s professional sports team in Washington, DC. We look forward to seeing you at the CareFirst Arena, home of the Washington Mystics.

Washington Mystics vs. New York Liberty
Sunday, May 10, 3:00 p.m.

Washington Mystics vs. Los Angeles Sparks
Friday, May 29, 7:30 p.m.

Food for Thought is a dynamic monthly resilience and readiness series created to support the personal and professional growth of first responders and public safety professionals — while remaining open to anyone seeking practical tools for mental strength and leadership development.

Each session provides a dedicated space for meaningful dialogue, skill-building and mindset training designed to enhance performance, strengthen emotional resilience and promote overall well-being. Rooted in real conversations and actionable strategies, this ongoing series goes beyond awareness to equip participants with sustainable tools to lead effectively, serve confidently and thrive both on and off duty. 

The People’s Pan-African Wellness Front (PPWF) is a community-based grassroots program led by PACA to confront the health disparities impacting African/Black working-class communities in Southeast Washington, DC. Inspired by revolutionary legacies like the Black Panther Party’s People’s Free Medical Clinics and the Cuban healthcare model, this program seeks to deliver immediate relief while organizing toward long-term self-determination and community control of health.

The PPWF will provide:
• Free high blood pressure screenings
• Free glucose tests (diabetes screening) (available upon request)
• Free hygiene products and medical supplies
• Free health information and guidance for preventative care