The 5th Annual Good Hope Awards

Bread for the City was founded in 1974 by a group of volunteers who saw a need and shared a vision for addressing that need. 35 years later, many of our programs still would not exist without the faithful support and service of our dedicated volunteers. Over 1,500 volunteers serve at Bread for the City each year. The Good Hope Awards is our time to recognize their outstanding gift of self and service.

This morning we gathered at The National Press Club to pay tribute to all of our volunteers as well as recognize a select few went above and beyond over the past year (or longer!). The 2010 Good Hope Award recipients are:

Corporate Partner - Jay Groff and Groff Creative, Inc.

Fresh Food Partner - Sam Brown & Ute Ditbreener of Crooked Run Orchards

Food Program Volunteer - Sam Dahunsi of St. John's Community Center

Clothing Program Volunteer - Sylvia Ford-Scott

Medical Program Volunteer - Katalin Roth & Hope Fredowsian

Southeast Social Services Program Volunteer - Anna Melton

Northwest Social Services Program Volunteer - Leslie Bray of Leslie Arnelle

Legal Program Volunteer - Elena A. Alvarez

Beyond Bread Community Champion - Mark Aron

Community Partner - DC Bar Pro Bono Program (and here)

Thanks again to all who came out this morning. We had a tremendous morning of fun, food and friends, as we celebrated the work we've accomplished together. Check out our Volunteer Slideshow after the break and view our complete photo set here.

Photography of the 5th Annual Good Hope Awards generously provided by Jessica Del Vecchio of Jessica Del Vecchio Photography. (another volunteer!)