A Call to Action: Building Neighborhoods that Work

October 25, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Racial Justice
Guest Author: George A. Jones

Our CEO, George Jones has a simple message for DC: It’s time to build neighborhoods that work.

Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow: Racial Equity in Housing Outcomes in D.C.

October 24, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Housing Crisis Racial Justice

Our advocacy director, Aja Taylor on why it’s time to get serious about racial equity in housing outcomes — and how we can do it.

Dreaming of a Better Tomorrow: A Conversation about Domestic Violence with BFC Managing Attorney Tracy Davis

October 17, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Domestic Violence Legal Services Legal Clinic

We sat down with BFC Managing Attorney Tracy Davis for a candid conversation about domestic violence, reimagining a new system that considers the needs of survivors and why “hope” is more like an axe than a lottery ticket.

More than Skin Deep: Warning Signs of Domestic Violence

October 11, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Domestic Violence Legal Services Legal Clinic

Because domestic violence is more than physical abuse, we wanted to share a few resources to help spot the abuse we don’t always see immediately.

Where We Stand: No Dignity In Eviction With Dignity Act

September 26, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing
Guest Author: George A. Jones

On Monday, our CEO, George Jones, testified against the Eviction With Dignity Act currently being considered by the City Council. Our position is clear: There is no dignity in eviction — and we can do better than this.

Why We (Still) Oppose the Eviction With Dignity Act — And You Should Too

September 25, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Housing Crisis
Guest Author: Rebecca Lindhurst

Managing Attorney Rebecca Lindhurst’s testimony opposing the Eviction With Dignity Act.

Pushed Out: The Ultimate Betrayal

September 06, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Housing Crisis
Guest Author: A.J. Springer

After more than six-decades in D.C., Michael Blue faces the grim reality of being pushed out of the only city he’s ever called home.

Former BFC Attorney, Clients Featured in Washington City Paper Article

August 31, 2018 by aspringer in Advocacy Affordable Housing Legal Clinic

Former Bread for the City attorney and Assistant Attorney General Stephon Woods and two clients are featured this week in a Washington City Paper article documenting what happens when residents, advocates and attorneys come together to fight unscrupulous and abusive landlords.

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