Author: Chris Sabbatini
Watch BFC Advocacy Director Aja Taylor speak on race, equity, and civil legal aid.
Bread for the City's Advocacy Director Aja Taylor did a fantastic job as a panelist on Avenues to Justice, it's a virtual fundraiser focusing on race, equity, and civil legal aid in DC. If you missed it, watch it here.
Amy Gellatly, Supervising Attorney at Bread for the City, receives Peter M. Cicchino Award for Outstanding Advocacy in the Public Interest
On Thursday, October 1st, Amy Gellatly, Supervising Attorney at Bread for the City, was recognized for her incredible work in the community. American University Washington College of Law presented Gellatly with the Peter M. Cicchino Award for Outstanding Advocacy in the Public Interest.
Get to know Thrive East of the River
Did you know that Bread for the City is a founding member of Thrive East of the River, an innovative cash transfer project? It’s true! We’re working together with three other nonprofits to provide 500+ households impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns with $5,500 in cash, groceries, diapers, and other dry goods; and assistance with financial counseling and job readiness.
Corporate Partnership Spotlight: Gettacar & NBA Superstar Carmelo Anthony Donate Car to BFC
A very timely gift arrived this summer! Bread for the City was honored as the recipient of online car buying platform gettacar and Carmelo Anthony’s vehicle giveaway in support of our pandemic response efforts.
Bread for the City’s statement on The Office of the Attorney General and the District of Columbia Housing Authority settlement
It’s against this backdrop that we issue this statement expressing our deep disappointment in the agreement recently signed by the Office of the Attorney General and the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) settling a lawsuit filed against DCHA for their failure to abate nuisances at 10 of their properties.
Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg by George A. Jones on Behalf of Bread for the City
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.
New Staff Members
Bread for the City introduces Kenrick Thomas as our new Communications and Events Manager and Samra Stoner as our new Northwest Volunteer Coordinator.
Building on Good Hope Project raised $67,136 during its Virtual Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the new Southeast Center on Good Hope Road
Bread for the City (BFC) has completed construction on a new, 28,136 square foot comprehensive service center at 1700 Good Hope Road SE. Construction began in January 2019. A virtual grand opening and ribbon cutting took place Thursday, September 3, 2020, which featured legendary DJ Donnie Simpson and DC’s Backyard Band. BFC exceeded it’s $35,000 goal by raising $67,136 to help staff the new center once it’s safe to fully open.
Bread for the City unveiled its new Black Lives Matter mural
Last week we revealed our new Black Lives Matter mural as we stand in solidarity with the Movement for Black Lives.
Team Encounter: Welcome Astrid to BFC’s Legal Team
Team Encounter goes behind the work of Bread for the City to introduce you to our dedicated staff. This week, we learn more about and welcome Astrid, a new Staff Attorney.