Housing and Health Setbacks Can’t Erase Michael Blue’s Smile

July 30, 2019 by aspringer in Advocacy Affordable Housing Building On Good Hope Development Healthcare Medical Clinic

We caught up with Michael Blue to talk housing, health, and our SE expansion.

A Look Back at our 2019 Good Hope Gala Keynote Speech

July 18, 2019 by aspringer in Advocacy Affordable Housing Development Good Hope Gala Healthcare Medical Clinic

A look back at our 2019 Good Hope Gala speaker Courntey Dowe, who chronicled her journey with Bread for the City, her first time meeting Dr. Randi and how believing in someone makes magic.

Where We Stand: DHS’ New, “Offensive” Fraud Prevention Campaign

July 03, 2019 by BFC in Advocacy Food Access Food Justice
Guest Author: Allison Miles-Lee and Elenore Wade

We have a few thoughts on Department of Human Service’s upcoming “SNAP Client Integrity and Fraud Prevention Campaign.” It’s offensive and misses the mark — again. Read on to find out more.

A Bright Spot in the Budget: $30M for Public Housing Repairs

June 27, 2019 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing Housing Crisis
Guest Author: Aja Taylor

Our Director of Advocacy, Aja Taylor, recaps the big win from this year’s budget season.

Congratulations to Our 2019 Cycle 1 PEP Graduates!

June 20, 2019 by BFC in BFC Updates PEP Social Services

The Bread for the City family would like to congratulate the 19 new graduates of our Pre-Employment Program!

PEP helps BFC clients develop the skills necessary to secure and retain employment. PEP accomplishes through a four-tiered approach: job readiness workshops, case management, life skills coaching, and job placement.

Once our PEP clients reach graduation, they enter our workforce development program to put their new skills into action. We help connect graduates with job opportunities, and we even offer paid internships for graduates right here at Bread for the City. Last year, 71% of PEP graduates found work, or entered an educational/job training program.

Six of our new grads have found employment with another headed to school to become an electrician.

A Do More 24 Thank You

May 30, 2019 by BFC in Development Fundraising
Guest Author: George A. Jones

Because of your support, we raised enough to provide more than 13,000 meals to D.C. residents on Do More 24.

Bringing the Community to the Clinic

May 23, 2019 by BFC in Healthcare In the Community Medical Clinic
Guest Author: Dr. Randi Abramson

Earlier this month, Dr. Randi Abramson shared the story of her journey to Bread for the City and our relationship with George Washington Sch0ol of Medicine and Health Sciences when she received the Volunteer Clinical Faculty Award at the Alpha Omega Alpha banquet and induction ceremony.

Supervising Attorney Esther Adetunji: Changing the World One Housing Case at a Time

May 20, 2019 by BFC in Legal Clinic

Supervising Attorney Esther Adetunji entered law school wanting to change the world. That mission led her to Bread for the City, where she’s found a home in our legal clinic.

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