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George Jones Honored By DC Office of Human Rights

Next month, our CEO, George A. Jones will receive the DC Office of Human Rights’ Cornelius R. “Neil” Alexander Humanitarian Award for his efforts to make the District a more fair and equitable place for every resident for the last 20 years. 

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Why Our Southeast Expansion is About Access, Equity, AND Quality Healthcare

Our CEO, George Jones on why our new SE Center will continue changing the odds on inequality in this region.

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Congratulations to Our 2019 Cycle 1 PEP Graduates!

The Bread for the City family would like to congratulate the 19 new graduates of our Pre-Employment Program!

PEP helps BFC clients develop the skills necessary to secure and retain employment. PEP accomplishes through a four-tiered approach: job readiness workshops, case management, life skills coaching, and job placement.

Once our PEP clients reach graduation, they enter our workforce development program to put their new skills into action. We help connect graduates with job opportunities, and we even offer paid internships for graduates right here at Bread for the City. Last year, 71% of PEP graduates found work, or entered an educational/job training program.

Six of our new grads have found employment with another headed to school to become an electrician.

Holiday Helpings 2018
Holiday Helpings 2018
Holiday Helpings 2018
Holiday Helpings 2018
Holiday Helpings 2018

The Gift of Holiday Helpings

The 2018 Holiday Helpings campaign may have concluded, but we are still blown away by our community’s incredible fundraising energy and generosity that made this year our most successful Holiday Helpings campaign yet!

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Bread for the Shutdown

As the government shutdown continues, Bread for the City CEO George A. Jones has a message for the D.C. community: we’re all in this together.

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Opening Our Doors to Furloughed Federal Employees and Contractors

As the government shutdown continues, we want furloughed workers and contractors to know Bread for the City is here for you, too.

BFC CEO George Jones and Alston & Bird Senior Counsel Earl Pomeroy (as a Thanksgiving turkey)!

Emmy Torruellas raised $10,000 with a run!

Goodwin & Proctor's potluck competition raised funds through votes for delicious dishes!

Donate $32 to BFC through Jessica Del Vecchio Photography and Zoeica Image's drive page, and they'll send you a 5x5 print from Shenandoah National Park.

Holiday Helpings Drives: Creative Ways to Fundraise!

Borrow these great ideas from individuals and corporations to finish your Holiday Helpings drive in style!

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Help Us Cross the Holiday Helpings Finish Line!

We have one holiday left in our Holiday Helpings campaign. Will you help us reach another 2,300 families by the end of the year?