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April 28, 2015 by BFC in Development Fundraising Good Hope Gala
We’re counting down the days until our upcoming Good Hope Gala–just 19 days to go!
On May 16th, we’re bringing our friends and neighbors together for a night of fun and dancing at our largest fundraising event of the year. Can we count you in?
As if the pleasure of our company wasn’t enough incentive, there are loads of reasons why this event is one you can’t miss! Here are your top 5…
April 22, 2015 by BFC in Advocacy Food Access Food Justice Food Program
In 2011, the District announced that it would implement lifetime time limits for receipt of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).
TANF is a federal benefit intended to provide income assistance, job training, and other services to low-income families with children. Before 2011, D.C. used local money to continue to provide the benefit for needy families even after they reached the 60-month limit covered by federal dollars.
After a series of gradual reductions, by October 2015 the District plans to terminate all TANF benefits for households who have received TANF for more than 60 months over the course of their lives. Without further action, more than 13,000 children in the District will fall deeper into poverty.
April 17, 2015 by BFC in Food Access Food Justice Food Program In the Community
There’s A LOT going on in our Sustainable Agriculture Department!
April 14, 2015 by BFC in Housing Social Services
Good News! Bread for the City has launched a monthly Housing Clinic that is presented entirely in Amharic.
April 01, 2015 by BFC in Food Access Food Justice Food Program Social Services
We’re excited to announce a change that will help reduce and remove barriers for people seeking food resources.
March 30, 2015 by BFC in Dental Care Healthcare
As we settle into year three at Bread for the City’s dental clinic, many positive things have revealed themselves.
March 24, 2015 by BFC in Development Donors Fundraising
The law firm of Covington & Burling has made the first gift for an upcoming $15 million expansion of Bread for the City’s Southeast Center on Good Hope Road. This $100,000 contribution will help Bread for the City (BFC) expand its civil legal services practice for low-income individuals living East of the River, and is part of Covington’s commitment with the DC Access to Justice Commission’s “Raising the Bar” Campaign to help bridge the legal services funding gap in the District of Columbia.
March 09, 2015 by BFC in Advocacy Affordable Housing In the Community
At her open house in February, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that she would be hosting a series of three Budget Engagement Forums throughout the city.
The purpose of these forums was to let residents know about the proposed items in her budget, and also to hear directly from residents about what things they would like to see her prioritize.
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