Author: Chris Sabbatini
Public Housing: The Way Forward
Our fight to preserve public housing continues. Read on to find out the latest and how you can take action right now to keep DC an affordable city for everyone.
Partnership Spotlight: Mars, Incorporated & Bread for the City- Community Farmers Market!
217 individuals picked up produce. 25 volunteers served. 16 furbabies treated and snuggled. All in all, a successful market!
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.
Join Us At NW TONIGHT for a “Transaction Denied” Opening Reception
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.
Bread for the City Teams With Capital Bike Share
We've teamed up with Capital Bikeshare to bring another affordable transportation option to our clients. Read on for more about our partnership.
Housing and Health Setbacks Can’t Erase Michael Blue’s Smile
We caught up with Michael Blue to talk housing, health, and our SE expansion.
A Look Back at our 2019 Good Hope Gala Keynote Speech
A look back at our 2019 Good Hope Gala speaker Courtney Dowe, who chronicled her journey with Bread for the City, her first time meeting Dr. Randi and how believing in someone makes magic.
Where We Stand: DHS’ New, “Offensive” Fraud Prevention Campaign
We have a few thoughts on Department of Human Service's upcoming "SNAP Client Integrity and Fraud Prevention Campaign." It's offensive and misses the mark -- again. Read on to find out more.
A Bright Spot in the Budget: $30M for Public Housing Repairs
Our Director of Advocacy, Aja Taylor, recaps the big win from this year's budget season.
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.