Category: Advocacy
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).
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.
Black History Month series: DC Statehood – Did you miss it? Watch it here!
In this week’s Black History Month segment, we highlighted DC Statehood.
BFC called on the mayor to fund a simple improvement to DC’s low-income immigrant health insurance program
Last week, the mayor hosted the Virtual 2021 Budget Engagement Forums, an opportunity for DC residents to tell the mayor’s office what values they want to see reflected in this year’s budget. Bread for the City, as a member of the DC Healthcare Alliance Coalition, called on the mayor to fund a simple but essential improvement to DC’s low-income immigrant health insurance program. We want the mayor to change the DC Healthcare Alliance recertification period from six months to one year.
Black History Month series: Initiative 77 – Did you miss it? Watch here!
In this week’s Black History Month segment, we highlighted Initiative 77, a voter-approved ballot initiative to phase out the minimum wage exemption for tipped employees.
New Southeast Virtual Grand Opening Video
Bread for the City has completed construction on a new, 27,650 square foot comprehensive service center at 1700 Good Hope Road, SE, which began January 2019. Here's a new video that captures all the special moments during the virtual grand opening.
Black History Month Series: The DC Movements – Did you miss it? Watch here!
In this week’s Black History Month segment, we highlighted the DC Movements.
Bread for the City is Making a Difference!
Clients of Bread for the City highlight the impact we've had on them and in DC. Our organization treats community members with dignity and we help improve all areas of their lives.
Bread for the City’s statement on the Presidential Inauguration and MLK Day
On Wednesday, everyone witnessed history. It was the first time a woman, and a person of Black and South Asian descent, was sworn in as Vice President of the United State of America. It also took place two days after the 38th anniversary of the establishment of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which we celebrated just this Monday. The inauguration of Joseph Biden and Kamala Harris during King Week is appropriate, a sign of hope that we can continue our work to accomplish all that King, and other freedom fighters, dreamt of.
Bread for the City’s Statement on Capitol Building Riot
Bread for the City is disappointed and outraged by the domestic terror attack against our democratic process. Watching political extremists attack the United States Capitol and having disregarding democracy is another example of white supremacy manifesting itself.