It’s time to celebrate our social workers! March is Social Work Month. Every year at this time, we pause to thank our social workers, social work students, and our social services staff. The theme this year, per the National Association of Social Workers, is “Elevate.” At Bread for the City, our Social Services Department is always hard at work serving our clients — and this is our time to give them the shine and recognition they deserve.
When you hear the word social worker, you might think of a long-coat wearing, briefcase-packing professional, acting as an agent of the state. But what we do here couldn’t be further from what people have seen in the movies and on TV. Bread for the City offers a wide range of holistic services that we’ll be highlighting throughout this month on our blog. We’ll be talking about how our clients can make money moves and develop financial literacy; what a visit with one of our social workers might look like; how we support clients who are seeking employment; and how students of social work contribute to our practice — among other topics!
Until then, here’s a brief look at some of our social services:
Our team works hard every day, hand in hand with our clients as they strive to meet their goals, whether those include obtaining affordable housing, finding employment, or simply being financially stable. Truly, Bread for the City’s Social Services program is the heart and soul of our holistic service model and we’re excited to celebrate the hard work of social workers this month!
Bread for the City’s Social Services work is made possible via support from the DC Department of Behavioral Health and supporters like you.