Bread for the City is on Bluesky

We're heading off of X and over to Bluesky! Follow us there: bsky.app/profile/breadf…

Help us bridge the gap and ensure everyone gets the care they deserve. Every contribution matters. fundraise.breadforthecity.org/give/544498/#!…

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. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…

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

📅 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.

The ICBA MarCom team spent the morning at @BreadfortheCity in DC doing our part for the community

.@ivyandconey doing their Hanukkah themed bar once again. Opening tonight. All sales of manischewitz donated to @BreadfortheCity

🍠 🦃 @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

This is really important. Where is the evidence that limiting tenants from emergency rental assistance is the answer?

@flofraz2 @HarrietsDreams Here’s the bill: chairmanmendelson.com/2024/09/26/req… Here’s our statement w/ partnersl: legalaiddc.org/blogs/letter-c…

@BreadfortheCity @HarrietsDreams Where can we see the bill? What’s it called?

🚨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/10t…

@FairBudgetDC @DCFPI @mothersoutreach @HarrietsDreams

📢 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/1FAI…

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-sec…

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

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

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…

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-sec…