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Mr. Edmondson’s Journey to Reclaim His Identity

When Mr. Edmondson realized he didn’t have a birth certificate and was considered deceased by the Social Security Administration, he turned to Bread for the City’s Legal Clinic. With attorney Tracy Davis by his side, he reclaimed his identity, affirming his existence and dignity after decades of uncertainty. Now, he’s able to go out of the country for the first time on a cruise with his family, a longtime dream.

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The Terrance Moore Organizing Institute Elevates Community Voices

For nearly a decade, the Terrance Moore Organizing Institute at Bread for the City has empowered DC residents to become changemakers in their communities. Through an eight-week program, participants have gained vital organizing skills and built powerful connections to address pressing issues such as affordable housing and gun violence. Facilitators like BJ Jackson, a graduate-turned-leader, are helping participants find their voices and create lasting change.

Meet the people behind our organizing institute
Organizing Win: Ban the Box (2014)

In 2014, Bread for the City advocates helped pass DC’s Ban the Box law, ensuring job applications and interviews can’t ask about criminal history until after a conditional offer. By removing the checkbox that asks about criminal history on job applications, we give people who have paid their debts to society a fair chance at rebuilding their lives, securing stable employment, and contributing to their communities. This win, led by the people, broke barriers for returning citizens—most of whom are Black—and became a model nationwide.

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Bread for the City’s Partnership with Grupo Acción

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Milagro witnessed her neighbors losing jobs, falling ill, and struggling to meet their basic needs.  Milagro stepped up to fill that gap, and in doing so, sparked a grassroots movement that continues to thrive today.

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 “Life circumstances usually don’t give any forewarning so when you find yourself in a position of need, the generosity and openness and caring and compassion of other people make the turmoil and hardship seem a little more bearable.” – Gail Knight, client turned board member

– Ms. Gail

“It’s shocking to coming into the organization as a client and end up being a board member. It not only changes the way I’m able to impact the organization but it also changes the way I see myself, and the way that I show up in a lot of different parts of my life. There’s no way to put a price on how valuable it is for someone to believe in themselves.”

– Courtney Dowe, client board member

“Washington, DC is my home. I’ve lived here for the last 10 years and am raising my kids here. It’s my privilege to give back to this community in any way I can, to help DC become a more equitable place for all of its residents. Bread for the City furthers that work across the spectrum, from food security to housing equity to racial justice.”

– Rachel Flipse, board member

2024 Volunteer of the Year: Mr. Randolph

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