November 18, 2020 by BFC in Development Food Pantry Food Program Fundraising Social Services Volunteering WomenStrong DC
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September 22, 2020 by BFC
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Advocacy
Racial Justice
WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: George A. Jones
2020 has delivered one blow after another, now we have received a real gut punch with the heartbreaking news that Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lost her courageous battle with cancer.
March 07, 2019 by BFC in PEP Rep Payee Social Services WomenStrong DC
It’s Social Work Month! All March long, we’ll be highlighting and elevating the amazing work our social workers and staff do. Today, take a a quick glance at our services and stay tuned to the blog for more.
March 23, 2018 by BFC
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Social Services
WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: Petrea Simpson
BFC’s Social Services team works hand-in-hand with clients in a variety of ways. Petrea Simpson, LGPC, teaches a class that helps people learn to stop negative thoughts and increase coping skills — read on to learn more as we continue our celebration of Social Work Month!
March 12, 2018 by BFC
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Social Services
WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: Judy Hawkins
March is not only National Social Workers’ Month, it’s also National Women’s History Month! As we celebrate both of these events, we’re excited to share about a new project that Bread for the City started just this year.
March 08, 2018 by BFC
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Behavioral Health
Housing
PEP
Rep Payee
Social Services
WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: Kristen Kozlowski
It’s that time of year again: Social Work Month! Each March, we pause to thank our social workers, social work students, and all social services staff. The theme this year, per the National Association of Social Workers, is “Leaders, Advocates, Champions” – and at Bread for the City, our Social Services Department is all that and more.
September 01, 2017 by BFC
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WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: Elton Johnson, Communications Fellow at Bread for the City
With the theme “Reflections of You,” Women Strong DC’s 2017 Women’s Wellness Day provided knowledge, inspiration, and relaxation that resonated with the audience of over 50 participants.
March 22, 2017 by BFC
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In the Community
WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: Elton Johnson, Communications Fellow at Bread for the City
“Art as Therapy” with WomenStrong DC (WSDC) documents the results of a five-week Self-Portrait Silhouette Workshop where the women of WSDC, under the guidance of teaching artists Lana Wong and Sabreena Jeru-Ahmed, used their creative talents to discuss powerful personal issues.