Providing comprehensive services including food, clothes, healthcare, and legal and social services to DC residents living with low-incomes. #HelpingPeople
NW & SE, Washington, D.C.
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The federal funds we rely on are frozen today, and millions of dollars are in jeopardy. This especially impacts the free medical care we provide to low-income, uninsured residents of Washington, DC.
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Help us bridge the gap and ensure everyone gets the care they deserve. Every contribution matters. fundraise.breadforthecity.or…
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This #SeasonOfGiving @DCDFS was excited to partner with @BreadfortheCity to help keep our community warm by donating winter coats! We also donated books and toys to @ORCA_DC to bring holiday cheer to the children of returning citizens. #GivingBack #DCCommunity #HappyHolidays
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📅 Now through Thursday, December 12, donate a can of food and enjoy a can of beer at Pizzeria Paradiso Dupont Circle.
💲No can? A $2 donation works too, and you’ll still get a beer!
All contributions help @BreadfortheCity provide meals for those in need this holiday season.
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The ICBA MarCom team spent the morning at @BreadfortheCity in DC doing our part for the community
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.@ivyandconey doing their Hanukkah themed bar once again. Opening tonight.
All sales of manischewitz donated to @BreadfortheCity
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🍠 🦃 @BreadfortheCity in D.C. has received 1 of 70 additional #ProjectDash Impact Grants to combat food insecurity through its Holiday Helpings program. The program provides meal kits and holiday groceries to those who are immunocompromised, immobile, or unable to access food pantries in person. Over 30 years, Holiday Helpings has served thousands of families, and Bread for the City hopes that expanding its delivery services will enable them to reach even more people with the food they need.
🥕 Read more: bit.ly/3XBsu66
Happy Physician Assistant Week! At BFC, we're incredibly grateful to work with and learn from our 3 amazing PAs. Jamie, Shumuel, and Jamee, thank you for all that you do to support our patients and community. Now, take a moment and get to know them!
#ThankYouPAs #PatientCare
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This is really important. Where is the evidence that limiting tenants from emergency rental assistance is the answer?
The Council is racing to pass eviction reforms, after hearing from landlords that rules barring evictions while ERAP evictions proceed are creating a crisis.
Our ace housing reporter Suzie found that the realities on the ground don't match the rhetoric:
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🚨Tomorrow, the @councilofdc is set to vote on a bill that could push vulnerable renters into eviction and homelessness by limiting vital assistance and slowing down application processing.
📞Call your Councilmember and demand they vote NO on this bill! docs.google.com/document/d/1…
📢 TAKE ACTION FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE: Join us tomorrow with the @DCGICoalition at the Wilson Building to demand a guaranteed income for all DC residents. RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
ALT Bread for the City CEO George Jones energizes a crowd of supporters advocating for a guaranteed income in front of the Wilson Building
There's still time to sign up for our film screening and panel tonight at 6 PM at MLK Jr. Library! Learn more about cash transfer programs and engage with leaders of the movement for economic justice in Washington, DC.
RSVP here: eventbrite.com/e/economic-se…
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True community safety comes from investing in communities, not hiring cops
Last year's budget process took us backwards - less for food access & significant cuts to housing security, homelessness services
It's a choice not to raise adequate revenue for urgent needs. #TaxWealth
New: Mayor Bowser and other politicians have spent years insisting DC needs more cops. But an eagerly awaited study of MPD staffing by @ODCA_DC says (surprise, surprise) there's no evidence to support that.
They suggested alternatives. Will anyone listen?
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Join @BreadfortheCity for a final installment of their Economic Security Summer Film Series in Washington D.C.! They will be watching the documentary: @ItsBasicDoc. After the film, stick around for a stacked panel!
#basicincomeweek2024
ALT The 6th Annual Basic Income Week of Action. September 16th through September 22nd. Tagline: The game is not the same. Time to change the rules! An event by Bread for the City and Mother's Outreach Network in Washington, D.C. happening on September 16th. Event Title: Economic Security Summer Film Series: It's Basic Photo includes a city-scape with the capitol building at dusk.
Yesterday, a federal judge REJECTED DC's motion to dismiss our lawsuit with the @ACLU challenging the District's harmful practice of sending police officers for mental health crises.
Full statement here: aclu.org/press-releases/laws…
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For our 9/12 @BreadfortheCity community service efforts tomorrow, we invite everyone to drop off reusable bags to our main office location - 1606 17th ST NW DC 2009 - 1st Floor prior to 12pm Thurs, 9/12. The bags will be donated to BFTC. Our office is open today between 9A-5P. 🫶🏽
Do you care about economic justice for everyone in our city and country? Join us for a free film screening where we'll explore groundbreaking efforts to bridge the wealth gap. Then, engage in a conversation with a panel of guaranteed income experts.
🎟️: eventbrite.com/e/economic-se…
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Looking to learn more about innovative programs for economic mobility?
Join us for @BreadfortheCity 's Economic Security Summer Film Series - Monday, Sept 16 to view & discuss 'It's Basic', a documentary exploring guaranteed income pilots in the US.
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