Together We Rise: A Bread for the City Gala
Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, community, and impact at Together We Rise: A Bread for the City Gala.
This annual gathering, taking place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, honors the resilience and triumphs of our shared community while supporting the vital work of Bread for the City. In the heart of Washington, DC, Bread for the City weaves together a tapestry of care through holistic services, including food, clothing, legal aid, healthcare, social services, and advocacy. With your support, we create a network of belonging and opportunity, ensuring that no one has to face challenges alone.
Together, let’s stitch hope, equity, and dignity into the fabric of our community. Your participation is a vital thread in this quilt of care, and we look forward to sharing this transformative evening with you.
Keynote Speaker
Eric H. Holder, Jr.
82nd Attorney General of the United States
Eric Holder served as United States Attorney General from February 2009 to April 2015. As the third longest serving Attorney General in U.S. history and the first African American to hold that office, Eric is an internationally recognized leader across a broad range of regulatory enforcement, criminal justice, and national security issues. While he was Attorney General, Time Magazine named him to its list of 100 Most Influential People, noting that he had “worked tirelessly to ensure equal justice.”
Including his tenure as Attorney General, Eric has served in government for more than thirty years, having been appointed to various positions requiring U.S. Senate confirmation by Presidents Obama, Clinton and Reagan.
Eric currently serves as Senior Counsel at Covington & Burling LLP.
What to Expect
- A lively cocktail reception to kick off the evening.
- Inspiring stories of transformation shared during the program.
- A delectable dinner reception with opportunities to connect with others who share your passion for building a stronger DC.
2024 Gala Recap
