Washington, DC [CapitalWirePR] May 18, 2011 –Mary’s Center and key partners will hold the Grand Opening ceremony of its new Center in Ward 4 to support the District’s efforts to provide high quality health care to all its residents. In support of this initiative, Redskins Quarterback Donovan McNabb, his wife Raquel McNabb and their family, as well as DC government officials, Ward 4 residents, supporters and friends will gather to celebrate the first Community Health Center in Ward 4 coupled with much needed dental, mental health, social and educational services for the entire family.  Mary’s Center is a significant part of the revitalization taking place in Petworth- Ward 4 neighborhood. 

When:       Wednesday, May 18, 2011 10 a.m. (EST)

Who:        Donovan McNabb, Redskins Quarterback, and family

                  DC Mayor Vincent Gray

                  DC Deputy Mayor for HHS BB Otero

                  DC Council Member Muriel Bowser, Ward 4

                  DC Council Member David Catania, At-Large

                  DC Council Member Mary Cheh, Chair Pro Tempore, Ward 3

                  Julie Martinez Ortega, Mary’s Center, Board Chair             

Where:      Mary’s Center, 3912 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20011

                  Georgia Avenue, between Randolph and Shepherd Streets

                  Two blocks from Geogia/Petworth metro station, Green and Yellow lines