What does it mean to know who you are?
In speaking with the newest Energy Assistance Program Client Advocate Jada Stevenson, we dig into her background, her family history, and the role she believes Black women play in creating an equitable future for Black Washingtonians…. Read Full Article >
2023 Financial Education Virtual Series
We are excited to announce that we will be partnering again with College Money Habits Founder Obioha Okereke! Starting in April, we will be offering one virtual workshop & our first ever financial education cohort program. … Read Full Article >
Meet Leon Forde
Everyone who comes into The Market at Byrd Barr Place is familiar with Leon Forde and his infectious smile and energy. His care for the community is evident in each conversation he has and he puts his whole heart into everything he does…. Read Full Article >
A letter from Byrd Barr Place Board of Directors
We are writing to share bittersweet news. After a 20-year tenure with Byrd Barr Place, Andrea Caupain Sanderson will be stepping down as our CEO at the end of June 2023…. Read Full Article >
31 Days of Power: A Simplified Approach To Everyday Mental Health
Richard Taylor will be sharing highlights and lessons from his newest book “31 Days of Power” – all participants will receive a complementary, signed copy of the book!… Read Full Article >
Meet Tanise Love
We’re fortunate to have Tanise Love join the Byrd Barr Place board. She brings a breadth of nonprofit leadership experience and a passion for community service…. Read Full Article >
A Call to Mourn and to Love — For Tyre Nichols
Though justice is being sought, it will never be enough. For now, we say Tyre Nichols’ name as we mourn and collect ourselves for the continued work of creating a world where systems that oppress and harm us are replaced by systems that heal…. Read Full Article >
Meet Amal Mure
Amal Mure is the newest member of the Byrd Barr Place family! As the new Energy Assistance Program Director, she manages the energy assistance programs that offer support for community… Read Full Article >
Manifesting Black Well-being: A new report by the Black Future Co-op Fund
Black Well-being: Moving Toward Solutions Together elevates community identified approaches to tackling the structural barriers prohibiting Black well-being and highlights the changes needed to create the world Black people envision…. Read Full Article >
Learning to Champion Seasonal Changes
Take time for yourself to join this virtual workshop on understanding seasonal changes and ways to care for yourself during the holidays and beyond…. Read Full Article >