We’re just two weeks away from our Helping Children Soar Benefit! We’ll be back in-person this year, enjoying the sunset views over the Anacostia and newly completed Frederick Douglas Bridge. Join us on the District Winery’s large, indoor and outdoor terrace where we’ll celebrate the dedication of all those who make our work possible. 

Since our founding in 1996, Children’s Law Center has represented tens of thousands of DC kids and families – tackling complex challenges and advocating for stable families, good health and a quality education for every DC kid.

With your support, we’re able to take what we’ve learned through individual legal assistance to help even more families get the support they need to thrive, such as our work in school discipline reform. We represented Aliyah and Brianna’s family when the sisters were severely bullied in school.

Instead of fixing the root cause, the school suspended the girls and their brother repeatedly, sometimes sending them home without even notifying their parents.

Because of these students and many others, we successfully advocated for major school discipline reforms and are now assisting partner organizations to help parents and caregivers spot the signs of unlawful detentions. 

This work would not be possible without the commitment and support of this community: our sponsors and donors, pro bono volunteers, Kite Club members, advocacy partners, family leaders and everyone else dedicated to supporting DC kids and families.

You make this happen – and on Tuesday, September 20, we want to celebrate with you!

A special thank you to everyone who has already bought tickets for the Benefit – our biggest event of the year. Be sure to mark your calendar and pass this email to family and friends who may also want to join. We can’t wait to see you on the 20th!

If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, it’s not too late. You can find information about our health and safety protocols here.

We only have two weeks left to hit our goal for the Benefit. Your ticket will help ensure we can keep innovating and finding new ways to serve DC kids. Plus! For everyone who RSVPs and attends the event, we’ll give a tangram set to a DC family we work with.

See you in two weeks!

With gratitude,

Judith Sandalow

Executive Director