June 02, 2020 by BFC
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Guest Author: George A. Jones
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!
October 07, 2019 by BFC
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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.
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.
April 30, 2019 by BFC
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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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Affordable Housing
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In the Community
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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.
October 25, 2018 by BFC
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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.