April 30, 2019 by BFC
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Advocacy
Racial Justice
Guest Author: George A. Jones
Last week, our CEO, George A. Jones testified in support of the Racial Equity Achieves Results act during a D.C. Council hearing on the bill. Here’s what he submitted for the official record.
January 31, 2019 by BFC
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Advocacy
Affordable Housing
Food Access
Food Program
In the Community
Racial Justice
Guest Author: George A. Jones
As federal workers head back to work, we can’t forget those who have to make tough decisions every day.
December 14, 2018 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing
From medical and legal to advocacy and housing, we’re sharing some of our most impactful stories to close out 2018. Read on to learn more about BFC Housing Access Program client Dana Croskey.
October 25, 2018 by BFC
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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.
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.
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.
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.
September 26, 2018 by BFC
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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.