ARC is proud to
count St. Mary’s Court as one of our first insureds. Located in
the heart of Washington, DC it is just a short walk to the
National Mall
where residents can stroll in the Vietnam Memorial, walk up the
steps of the Lincoln Memorial, catch a play at the world famous
Kennedy Center or do their grocery shopping at the even more
famous Watergate!
St. Mary’s Court is just one of
the premier properties brought to ARC by our agency partner Cool
Insuring.
St. Mary’s Court is a non-profit
corporation operating a residential living facility for seniors
62 years of age or older or individuals with accessibility
needs. Sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, it is
financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
(HUD). Persons of all racial, ethnic, social, political and
religious backgrounds are welcome. It consists of 140 units in
a nine-story high-rise apartment building in NW Washington,
having 123 unfurnished efficiencies and 17 one-bedroom
apartments.
A secondary
purpose of St. Mary’s Court is to provide for community
involvement and program activities. It is a community center
for persons living in the surrounding neighborhood who are
encouraged to participate in the activities of the Court and to
involve residents of the Court in outside community activities.
The Court promotes community involvement by being a Nutrition
Site for the D.C. Office on Aging’s citywide Title 111 C Lunch
Program that provides meals for older persons for a voluntary
contribution. Lunches are served at the Court Monday through
Friday and are available to persons 55 years of age or older.
In addition to hot lunches, a senior service organization
arranges programs and activities on subject matters that are of
interest to seniors.
Residents
also participate in operational activities. For example,
through the Residents’ Association, a Resident Food Committee
works with management and the Food Director and assists in
planning the menu. Resident involvement in an active and
constructive life in the community is perhaps best exemplified
by their volunteer services as campaign workers at the polls for
local and national elections. St. Mary’s Court is a voting
precinct and through their presence and participation, they
become a reality to the political realm.
