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Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services: Marlene Rodriguez, Social Services Intern and BSW Student
This post is part of our Celebrating Social Services series. Read on to learn about Marlene Rodriguez, Social Services Intern and Bachelor of Social Work student!
Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services: Robyn Dudley, Representative Payee Program Supervisor
This post is part of our Celebrating Social Services series. Read on to learn about Robyn Dudley, Representative Payee Program Supervisor!
Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services: Kate Baasch, SOAR Program Manager
This post is part of our Celebrating Social Services series. Read on to learn about Kate Baasch, SOAR Program Manager!
Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services: Brittany Pope, Economic Security Supervisor
This post is part of our Celebrating Social Services series. Read on to learn about Brittany Pope, Economic Security Supervisor!
Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services: Ashley Moore, LICSW
This post is part of our Celebrating Social Services series. Read on to learn about Ashley Moore, Associate Director of Care Management and social worker extraordinaire!
Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services!
March is when we celebrate Social Workers Month, honoring the amazing people working hard every day for the good of us, our families, and our communities. At Bread for the City, we want to take this opportunity to show off our superstar Social Services team!
Celebrating Bread for the City Social Services: Shanta Hendry
This post is part of our Celebrating Social Services series. Read on to learn about Shanta Hendry, Bread for the City's Workforce Development Manager (aka "Job fair lady" or "Job board lady")!
THRIVE East of the River and Guaranteed Income: Final Results
THRIVE East of the River provided $5,500 to nearly 600 families over the last two years. THRIVE's accomplishments join a symphony of successful guaranteed income pilots throughout the country-- it's been proven time after time that unconditional cash transfers help stabilize and mobilize those living with low incomes. But, moving from the pilot phase to an established guaranteed income program has proven to be a challenge for many pilots, as funding and navigation of benefits cliff issues have stalled many projects from continuing. THRIVE was an opportunity to change the narrative around guaranteed income programs; these programs are an equitable method of combating systemic injustices faced by marginalized people.
Black History Month: Harold Valentine – DC Activist and BFC Board Member & Client
As Bread for the City celebrates Black History Month, learn about Harold Valentine, who began advocating on behalf of the DC community and hasn't stopped since.
Black History Month: Barbara Clark – Ward 8 ANC Commissioner & Local Hero
As Bread for the City celebrates Black History Month, learn about Barbara Clark, Ward 8 ANC Commissioner and local hero, and her life as a native Washingtonian.