September 19, 2017 by BFC in Affordable Housing Housing Crisis In the Community
Bread for the City stands with the Legal Aid Society of DC in opposing the Homeless Services Reform Amendment Act of 2017. Below is an excerpt from the blog post ‘Legal Aid Urges The Council To Vote ‘No’ On Homeless Services Bill’, originally posted by the Legal Aid Society of the District of Columbia.
September 15, 2017 by BFC
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Development
Donors
Guest Author: Emmy S. Torruellas
Thanks so much, Clark Construction! We love you!
September 11, 2017 by BFC in En Español
Bread for the City no solo respalda a nuestros clientes que se ven afectados por la decisión de terminar con DACA, sino también con todos los “Dreamers”, todas las organizaciones y todos los líderes locales y nacionales que han protestado por esta decisión antiamericana.
September 11, 2017 by BFC
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Advocacy
In the Community
Guest Author: George Jones, CEO, Bread for the City
Bread for the City stands not only with our clients who are being affected by the decision to end DACA, but also with all Dreamers, all organizations, and all local and national leaders who have protested this un-American decision.
September 08, 2017 by BFC
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Food Program
Public Benefits
Guest Author: Allison Miles-Lee
Because of widespread problems with the D.C. Department of Human Services’ administration of food stamps for D.C. residents living with low-incomes, Bread for the City has brought a lawsuit against the agency.
September 01, 2017 by BFC
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WomenStrong DC
Guest Author: Elton Johnson, Communications Fellow at Bread for the City
With the theme “Reflections of You,” Women Strong DC’s 2017 Women’s Wellness Day provided knowledge, inspiration, and relaxation that resonated with the audience of over 50 participants.
August 31, 2017 by BFC in City Orchard
In June and July of 2017, the Sustainable Agriculture division harvested about 3,000 pounds of fruits and vegetables and cared for the orchard and vegetable plot to ensure long-term food production. This equates to over 2,600 servings of fresh, nutrient-dense produce distributed to DC residents through our farm to pantry operations.
August 29, 2017 by BFC
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Advocacy
Racial Justice
Guest Author: George Jones, CEO of Bread for the City
In the face of dangerous rhetoric like that we have seen from white supremacists in Charlottesville, we must be intentional and explicit in speaking out. Good people must get involved and mobilize.