Author: Svetlana
Clear Minds, Better Lives
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!
Building on Good Hope: Gala!
BFC's Building On Good Hope Gala is nearly here! Join us in celebration on April 28th and help us continue to grow to meet even more needs for even more people.
The Housing Access Program: A Creative Intervention For A Systemic Problem
As Social Work Month continues, BFC is taking a deep-dive into one of our most impactful social services programs: the Housing Access Program, run by social worker Stacey Johnson, helps people find places where they can apply for housing. We’re in a housing crisis in DC where rental amounts far outpace incomes, and in order to find truly affordable housing, individuals and families must navigate a maze of information, requirements, and applications. That’s where HAP can help.
A day in the life of a social worker: BFC’s SOAR Manager and DC SOAR Team Lead
As we continue to celebrate Social Work Month, read on to learn how Ashley Moore juggles the complicated job of being BFC's SOAR Manager while also supporting the entire District as the DC SOAR Team Lead!
Four Things You Can Do to Demand Affordable Housing in DC
Take action this week (March 14-16) to support Bread for the City's campaign to create and preserve affordable housing in DC.
We are Women Empowered!
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.