Dear friends,

This year has been tumultuous and difficult for all DC residents. Yet the tenacity and generosity of this community have not wavered. Family, friends and neighbors have all come together to stand watch for one another, to advocate for each other and to find innovative ways to support each other when systems we count on fail. Just this month, many of you reached out to make sure DC children would not go without food due to SNAP delays.

Your partnership and dedication to our shared vision for a better world for children and families makes change possible, in spite of the odds.    

To thank you for your support, we’re sharing a digital journal – which you can click here to download. 

In it, you’ll hear from families whose lives have changed thanks to your commitment. 

And you’ll have space to reflect, to make plans to keep changing things for the better and to celebrate each win along the way.

Because there will be wins ahead, as we take this on together.  

With gratitude, 

Judith Sandalow

Chief Executive Officer

P.S. For more on what you’ve helped us accomplish this year, take a look at our 2025 Impact Report.