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Children's Defense Fund

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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
April 2, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Take Action Now to Support an Expanded Child Tax Credit

Children's Defense Fund Dear John,  Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) envisions a nation where marginalized children flourish, leaders prioritize their well-being, and communities wield the power to ensure they thrive. Please join me in urging the Senate t…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
March 8, 2024 at 8:32 PM

Children's Defense Fund Statement on 2024 State of the Union

Children's Defense Fund Dear John, Last night, President Biden presented a vision for building a nation where all children can thrive, from crucial interventions to provide children and youth with high-quality early learning experiences to economic and…
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February 26, 2024 at 5:44 PM

Action Needed: Contact Your Senators Today!

Children's Defense Fund Dear John,  Thank you for your unwavering advocacy for youth and families nationwide. Several weeks ago, your 1,500+ messages to members of Congress moved the tax package through the House of Representatives with an overwhelming…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
February 7, 2024 at 10:02 PM

For Our Children - Unleashing the Joy: CDF's Pursuit of Child Well-being

Children's Defense Fund Children’s Defense Fund builds community so young people grow up with dignity, hope, and joy. Unleashing the Joy: CDF’s Pursuit of Child Well-being Dear Friends, Ten years ago this year, Ramesh Raghavan and Anna Alexandr…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
January 30, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Congress Is Back in Session!

Children's Defense Fund Dear John,  Congress is back in session this week! Contact your members of Congress and remind them to support the bipartisan tax package proposed by Senator Wyden and Representative Smith to restore elements of the 2021 Child T…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
January 18, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Support an Expanded Child Tax Credit Now

Children's Defense Fund Dear John,  We have reached a critical moment on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers have reached a bipartisan agreement to restore elements of the 2021 Child Tax Credit expansion. This agreement will benefit 16 million young people, includ…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
January 4, 2024 at 2:01 PM

A very big thank-you, John

Children's Defense Fund We are making a strong start in 2024 DONATE Dear John, Creating a world where children and youth can live with dignity, hope, and joy is a community effort. And we are celebrating the way our…
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  Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE · [email protected]
December 31, 2023 at 2:05 PM

John, finish 2023 on a high note!

Children's Defense Fund Double your impact on young lives DONATE This is it, John. Don’t let the clock strike midnight withoutmaking your year-end gift to Children’s Defense Fund (CDF). Your donation, no m…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
December 28, 2023 at 2:02 PM

3 reasons to give by Sunday, John

Children's Defense Fund Will you show your strength one more time in 2023? DONATE Dear John, Through the $50,000 50th Anniversary Match Fund, we hope to raise $100,000 by year-end to build a community where young pe…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
December 21, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Happy holidays!

Children's Defense Fund We’re grateful for your support DONATE Dear John, Happy holidays! I hope you’re enjoying this time with friends and family, celebrating all the great things that happened this year and envisi…
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  Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE · [email protected]
December 14, 2023 at 2:01 PM

What's Katelynn's favorite part of CDF Freedom Schools?

Children's Defense Fund Your support matters to kids like her DONATE Dear John, Have you sent your year-end gift to be doubled by the $50,000 50th Anniversary Match Fund? I really hope you’ll choose to join us becau…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
December 7, 2023 at 2:02 PM

John, match fund doubles your gift!

Children's Defense Fund Help our nation’s youth overcome new obstacles DONATE Dear John, So many threats are facing our young people right now—from the denial of our nation’s true history to the Supreme Court’s deci…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
November 28, 2023 at 2:05 PM

John, it's the last day

Children's Defense Fund Make your Giving Tuesday count! DONATE Dear John, Giving Tuesday is here, and that means it’s the last day of our Make a Difference Challenge. Will Children's Defene Fund (CDF) reach our goal of …
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
November 27, 2023 at 2:04 PM

John, the time is now

Children's Defense Fund Will you take a minute to help today? DONATE Dear John, Last week, I invited you to join our Make a Difference Challenge—to help us reach 100 gifts of any size by midnight on Giving Tuesday. Tomo…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
November 23, 2023 at 2:03 PM

A quick reminder, John

Children's Defense Fund And best Thanksgiving wishes from all of us! DONATE Dear John, This Thanksgiving, we want to thank you for your support, generosity, and dedication to children and youth. At Children’s Defense Fu…
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  Audrey M. Johnson, CFRE · [email protected]
November 21, 2023 at 2:02 PM

John, it only happens once a year ...

Children's Defense Fund Will you be one of the first to join in? DONATE Dear John, Once a year, our nation celebrates a day of coming together to support the causes that matter to us. Giving Tuesday is a week from today…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
November 10, 2023 at 4:54 PM

For Our Children: "We Are Ever Bound in Community."

Children's Defense Fund Now, we must press the vision of child well-being in America forward. Together. “We Are Ever Bound in Community.”     It is a busy time for Children’s Defense Fund! Last week, we kicked off a yearlong celebration of th…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
October 31, 2023 at 6:33 PM

A Day of Service

Children's Defense Fund a lot has changed in the world, but our promise to help America’s children has not. A Day of Service   Over the last month, I’ve told you about many of the fun and inspiring events we have planned to commemorate Children’s De…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
October 25, 2023 at 4:52 PM

CDF's 50th Anniversary

Children's Defense Fund Children have the amazing capacity to open unforeseen possibilities that no one else can think of. CDF’s 50th Anniversary       Sunday, I was honored to bring the message at Middle Collegiate Church in New Yor…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
October 17, 2023 at 4:01 PM

For Our Children: Invest in What's Right

Children's Defense Fund At Children’s Defense Fund, our commitment to equity is at the heart of what we do. Invest in What’s Right   Earlier this year, Juvenile Justice Information Exchange published a story with an encouraging headline: “Juvenile p…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
October 10, 2023 at 4:02 PM

For Our Children: CDF National Policy Forum

Children's Defense Fund At Children’s Defense Fund, we say “the fight for children happens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week”. CDF National Policy Forum   Children’s Defense Fund is working for a future where our children play freely in parks, walk safe…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
September 28, 2023 at 4:39 PM

A Child Shall Lead: 2023 Children's Sabbaths

Children's Defense Fund Many of us are familiar with old sayings like, “Children should be seen, not heard,” A Child Shall Lead: 2023 Children’s Sabbaths       Ancient writings of the Jewish tradition, shared by Christian communities…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
September 12, 2023 at 7:49 PM

For Our Children: All Young People Deserve Health Care

Children's Defense Fund At Children’s Defense Fund, our commitment to equity is at the heart of what we do. All Young People Deserve Health Care   At Children’s Defense Fund, our commitment to equity is at the heart of what we do. It…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
August 29, 2023 at 7:23 PM

Back to School

Children's Defense Fund This week, like millions of parents, I sent my children bouncing back to school with new backpacks for a new academic year. Back to School     This week, like millions of parents, I sen…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
August 23, 2023 at 7:29 PM

60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Children's Defense Fund Join Children’s Defense Fund Saturday on the National Mall! Dear John, We want to uplift the message below from our President and CEO, Dr. Wilson, and invite you to join Children’s Defense Fund at Saturday’s historic continuation of the March on …
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
August 22, 2023 at 6:40 PM

For Our Children: National Day of Social Action

Children's Defense Fund I have often said that CDF Freedom Schools® is the heart and soul of our work at Children’s Defense Fund. For Our Children: National Day of Social Action   John,    I have often said that CDF Freedom Scho…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
August 21, 2023 at 9:37 PM

60th Anniversary of the March on Washington

Children's Defense Fund Young people and their families are waiting for more 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington John,   This Saturday, thousands of people from across the country will gather in Washington, D.C., to rean…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
August 17, 2023 at 2:01 PM

For Our Children

Children's Defense Fund When young Black and Brown children and youth see their stories in books they learn more effectively. Hello John, Welcome to our brand new Children’s Defense Fund column: For Our Children. Every week, CDF President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson will sha…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
July 13, 2023 at 1:01 PM

2023 CDF Proctor is Days Away!

Children's Defense Fund Dear  John,      The 29th annual Children’s Defense Fund Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry is only days away!     This year’s theme, “Freedom Faith at 50,” honors CDF’s 50th anniversary and cel…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
July 11, 2023 at 1:01 PM

2023 CDF Proctor: Register Now!

Children's Defense Fund John,    Building a movement for child well-being and racial justice is hard work. It takes intentionality, persistence, faith, and community. So, for nearly 30 years, Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) has brought together…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
July 8, 2023 at 1:01 PM

2023 CDF Proctor: Register Now!

Children's Defense Fund Dear John,      Welcome Home! The 29th annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry is upon us. We are excited to gather again in community to heal, witness, and prepare for faithful service to civ…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
July 6, 2023 at 1:02 PM

2023 CDF Proctor: 10 Days Away!

Children's Defense Fund Dear John,   Our 29th annual Samuel Dewitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy is right around the corner! Register now to be part of a diverse, vibrant group of child advocates. We'll strategize and organize as we ren…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
June 29, 2023 at 8:47 PM

SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision leaves Young People on their Own, But Not Alone

Children's Defense Fund SCOTUS Affirmative Action decision leaves Young People on their Own, But Not Alone Return to Race-Neutral Admissions is Community Call to Action   Dear John,    Children’s Defense Fund President and CEO Rev. …
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
June 19, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Juneteenth: Knowing our history

Children's Defense Fund “Juneteenth marks one crucial point in time, but also reminds us to sustain the liberation efforts that made the events of June 19, 1865 possible.” Dear John,    It’s sad and ironic that today, just two ye…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
June 6, 2023 at 5:16 PM

Happy Birthday, Marian Wright Edelman

Children's Defense Fund CDF Founder’s Day to honor Marian Wright Edelman Photo credit: Shawn Poynter for NPR Dear John,     This year marks the 50th anniversary of Children’s Defense Fund (CDF).…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
May 20, 2023 at 2:01 PM

Don't Make Children Pay the Country's Bills

Children's Defense Fund Tell Congress: Stop Budget Cuts on America's Children, Youth, and Families.  Take Action Now! Children’s Defense Fund Urges Biden to Stand Firm in Opposition to Work Requirements, and Congress to Pay Country’s…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
April 26, 2023 at 3:50 PM

CDF Panel: The Siege on Democracy in the States

Children's Defense Fund Will You Join? Democracy Under Siege CDF Child Watch Panel: The Siege on Democracy and Impact on Children Democracy Under Siege: Fighting Efforts to Suppress the Will of Black and Marginalized Citizens …
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
April 6, 2023 at 8:47 PM

Your CDF Quarterly Update!

Children's Defense Fund Our Voice for Children April 2023 John,    Thank you for your continued support for children and youth across the United States. We are as committed as ever to young people and their families and com…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
March 31, 2023 at 3:25 PM

Keeping Our Covenant with Children

Children's Defense Fund Keeping Our Covenant with Children On Monday the nation paused, again, to mourn the tragic loss of three children to gun violence at Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, alongside three adults who cared f…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
March 23, 2023 at 3:56 PM

Coming Soon: 2023 State of America's Children Report

Children's Defense Fund Stay Tuned: 2023 State of America’s Children Report Dear John,    Children's Defense Fund (CDF) last released our State of America's Children Report (SOAC) in the Spring of 2021, t…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
March 16, 2023 at 6:48 PM

America's Youth Need Community, not Cages

Children's Defense Fund Just & Caring Communities Dear John,    Young people caught in adult and juvenile legal systems are disproportionately poor, Black, and Brown. Despite children’s rights to safety, developmentally appro…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
March 10, 2023 at 5:46 PM

CDF Responds to the President's Budget

Children's Defense Fund President Biden’s proposed budget signals crucial investments Dear John,    President Biden made clear in his proposed budget that his administration will continue to focus on strengthening the national economy so all Americans…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
March 9, 2023 at 3:14 PM

Banned Books We Love

Children's Defense Fund CDF Freedom Schools® Bring Out the Joy in Reading Dr. Wilson at Martin Luther King, Jr. Science Academy. Sacramento, CA 2022.  Dear John,    Children’s Defense Fund joi…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
March 8, 2023 at 8:58 PM

Your 2022 Impact Report is ready

Children's Defense Fund See some of the ways you’ve made a difference   Dear John,   The last few years have been a time of disruption and difficulty. But this has also created an immense opportunity to say, “No, we will not go back to a ‘nor…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
March 2, 2023 at 6:05 PM

2023 Samuel D. Proctor Institute

Children's Defense Fund Prathia Hall: Listen to America’s Children Dear John,    Join Children’s Defense Fund for our 29th Annual Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Child Advocacy Ministry on July 17-2…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
February 16, 2023 at 6:14 PM

Children's Defense Fund's Black Student Leadership Network is Back

Children's Defense Fund Children’s Defense Fund’s Black Student Leadership Network is Back   John,    Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) is excited to announce the relaunch of our historic Blac…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
February 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM

NBA Foundation and CDF Partner to Expand Learning Opportunities

Children's Defense Fund NBA Foundation and CDF Partner to Expand Leadership Development   A glimpse into the NBA HBCU Fellowship Program Dear John,   Children’s Defense Fund (CDF…
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  Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson · [email protected]
February 8, 2023 at 8:33 PM

The State of the Union is...Unfinished

Children's Defense Fund Young people and their families are waiting for more The State of the Union is…Unfinished Young people and their families are waiting for more In her book, Unfinished Business: Black Women, the Blac…
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  Abubakr Uqdah · [email protected]
February 1, 2023 at 5:47 PM

Black History Month: Why We're Defending African American History

Children's Defense Fund CDF Freedom Schools® Program’s Integrated Reading Curriculum Underscores the Importance of Teaching African American History   January 21, 2023: CDF’s Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson speaks…
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  Children's Defense Fund · [email protected]
December 20, 2022 at 2:02 PM

2022: A Victory for Children

Children's Defense Fund What your support makes possible When America’s Children and Youth Win, We Win December 2022 John,    As 2022 comes to an end, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your continued suppo…
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