Author: Chris Sabbatini
Ayuda’s new Speaker Series: Faces of Change
Allison Miles-Lee, Managing Attorney at Bread for the City, was a panelist for Ayuda’s new Speaker Series: Faces of Change about Language Access and Language Justice. If you missed it, watch it here!
Legal Assistance in DC during the Coronavirus
The Public Benefits team at Bread for the City’s Legal Clinic is working virtually to help people and families during the Pandemic. The Coronavirus has led to changes with DC’s benefits programs. Below is information about these changes, and if you have further questions or need assistance, please reach out to our Legal On-Call line at 202-386-7616.
Promoting Equitable COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in the Greater DC Region
Join George Jones and the Urban Institute and the Urban–Greater DC initiative for a virtual discussion on prioritizing equitable vaccine distribution to advance the health and safety of the public and protect vulnerable communities in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia (DMV).
Statement: Solidarity with AAPI Community
Bread for the City stands in solidarity with the Asian American and Pacific Islander community against white supremacy, white nationalism, and violence.
Welcome Natalie Randolph to the BFC Board of Directors
Natalie Randolph, Director of Equity, Justice, and Community at Sidwell Friends School, was recently voted onto the Bread for the City Board of Directors. An alumna of Sidwell Friends, Natalie returned to her alma mater in 2019 following 16 years of service to the District of Columbia - first with the Department of Public Works and then as a middle and high school teacher.
Ayuda Speaker Series: Faces of Change – Language Access
Allison Miles-Lee is a managing attorney at Bread for the City and she will be a panelist for Ayuda’s new Speaker Series: Faces of Change, the topic will be language access on March 25th. RSVP today!
Promoting Equity Through Food Pantry Delivery at Bread for the City: A scaled program made possible through a vital partnership with Amazon
Bread for the City, like many community-based organizations across the country, abruptly closed our doors to fight the spread of COVID-19 on March 9, 2020, as life seemingly changed overnight. The difference between the experiences of the communities we serve versus those who were financially secure came into stark contrast almost immediately. Closing Bread for the City, which houses Washington, D.C.’s largest food pantry, could have dire consequences for those who depend on us for not only their groceries but their healthcare and other services in the midst of a global pandemic.
A Conversation about Holiday Helpings with Stacey Johnson
Holiday Helpings has always been more than just providing meals to low-income families, it’s a time for families to come together and participate in something meaningful. Bread for the City’s Northwest Resource Systems Specialist, Stacey Johnson, has participated in Holiday Helpings each year with a fundraising drive and it’s become a welcomed family tradition. The key to her family's success is having fun while helping the community that Bread for the City serves. We got the chance to speak with Stacey about her participation each year.
Keith Parsons speaks about iNK BLOTS: Volume 1
iNK BLOTS, Vol. 1 is the first compilation of poems from the DC Poetry Collective, a group that meets weekly to work on poems and refine their craft. All proceeds will go to Bread for the City! Purchase a copy here: ow.ly/NkL250CfqQ5
Bread for the City’s 2020 Presidential Election Statement
Bread for the City releases a statement on Joe Biden winning the presidential election.