July 05, 2018 by BFC
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In the Community
Our Staff
Volunteering
Guest Author: Kyndall Hoff, NW Volunteer Coordinator
Bread for the City’s NW Volunteer Coordinator reflects on her year of service at BFC through the Lutheran Volunteer Corps.
May 16, 2018 by BFC
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BFC Updates
Building On Good Hope
Healthcare
In the Community
Our Staff
Guest Author: George A. Jones, Chief Executive Officer
Bread for the City’s CEO George A. Jones provides an overview of the potential impact of our new Southeast Center.
February 13, 2018 by BFC
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Clothing Program
Our Staff
Volunteering
Guest Author: Dwaynae Jordan, SE Volunteer & Clothing Room Coordinator
Dwaynae Jordan grew up in some of the worst parts of New York City and her family struggled with housing instability. Now, she’s with Bread for the City as a Public Ally, using her skill, compassion, and talent to assist those who have been through similar situations as our SE Volunteer & Clothing Room Coordinator.
June 21, 2017 by BFC
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Diaper Program
Our Staff
PEP
Guest Author: Shalonda Carr, Diaper Program Coordinator, SE Center of Bread for the City
The Diaper Room is open two days a week. Our clients receive a total of 50 diapers per household each month. We also offer our clients other baby needs, including milk, formula, nipples, pacifiers, bottles, baby shampoo, baby wash, baby lotion, baby clothes, cribs, walkers, strollers, even car seats, and so much more. Everything is upon availability, but it’s a great feeling to be able to offer that parent or guardian what they need to take care of a child.
May 30, 2017 by BFC in City Orchard Food Access In the Community Our Staff Volunteering
This spring (March and April) at City Orchard, we have focused on spring cleaning and preparations for a fruitful summer. In addition to harvesting the greens University of the District of Columbia (UDC) generously offer us from their hydroponics greenhouses, we weeded, mulched, trellised and pruned our fruit trees and berries to prepare for the summer ahead.
April 27, 2017 by BFC in In the Community Our Staff
The CAC is a group of Bread for the City clients that works with staff to help the organization continuously grow and better serve its client community. The Client Advisory Council is essentially a BFC accountability body that ensures the organization does what it says it will do.
August 11, 2016 by BFC in Administration Our Staff
…Bread for the City pulls you back in!
Let’s (re)meet our new(ish) Chief Development Officer, Andrea Messina! Eight years ago, she worked at Bread for the City before going on to business school, to different nonprofits, and even
June 30, 2016 by BFC in Healthcare Medical Clinic Our Staff
Please join us in congratulating our fearless leader Dr. Randi Abramson on a quarter century of service as our Chief Medical Officer!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, Bread for the City will be closed on Friday, September 22. We apologize for the inconvenience.