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February 13, 2020 by aspringer in Advocacy Affordable Housing Housing Crisis Racial Justice
A new grant from the Weissberg Foundation is helping us organize communities around affordable housing. Read on to see what we’re up to!
February 06, 2020 by BFC
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Food Justice
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Public Benefits
Guest Author: George A. Jones
When the Trump Administration threatens the lives of our neighbors, we couldn’t sit quietly. We’re suing the administration. Read on for the details.
January 29, 2020 by BFC
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Affordable Housing
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Public Benefits
Guest Author: Jack Noble
Language barriers, long wait times, and a lack of communication often prevent our clients from accessing benefits in a timely manner. Today, we took our concerns directly to the DC Council.
January 28, 2020 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Housing Crisis Legal Clinic Our Staff
From the courtroom to the city council, Bread for the City attorneys are going to bat for public housing tenants across the city. Read on to find out what’s being done at the City Council to protect public housing tenants from displacement.
October 07, 2019 by BFC
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Racial Justice
Guest Author: George A. Jones
Our CEO, George A. Jones issues a bold call to action to the D.C. community: Let’s stop fighting poverty and start working towards ending poverty.
October 03, 2019 by BFC in Advocacy Food Justice Food Program Public Benefits
We raised our voices about an offensive food stamps campaign. DHS listened.
October 02, 2019 by BFC
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Affordable Housing
Housing Crisis
Guest Author: Aja Taylor
Our fight to preserve public housing continues. Read on to find out the latest and how you can take action right now to keep DC an affordable city for everyone.
September 12, 2019 by BFC in Advocacy Food Justice In the Community Racial Justice
Join us tonight (9/12) at our NW Center from 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. for the opening reception of Transaction Denied, an art installation that tells the story of thousands of people seeking help paying for food and the broken and unjust system they encounter in our nation’s capitol. The installation will run through September 31.
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