Dear John,
Don’t miss your chance to join us at Children’s Defense Fund’s National Celebration of Joy 2025—a dynamic evening honoring community, resilience, and leadership in the ongoing fight for justice for America’s children.
This signature event brings together changemakers, advocates, and supporters from across the country to celebrate a shared commitment to child well-being and raise vital support for Children’s Defense Fund. The night will honor Advocates for Joy the Honorable Bennie Thompson, Cristina Jiménez Moreta, and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, and feature entertainment from Dove Award-winning Gospel recording artist Brian Courtney Wilson and celebrity deejay Beauty and the Beatz. Veteran advocate and strategist Brittany Packnett Cunningham will emcee this inspiring evening.
November 5, 2025
6:00 p.m. Reception; 7:00 pm Dinner
The Schuyler Ballroom of The Hamilton Hotel
1001 14th St NW
Washington, DC xxxxxx
Meet Our Host Committee:
We are honored to be supported by a distinguished group of leaders who embody the spirit of CDF’s work and who are helping make this celebration possible:
Zack Boyers, Host Committee Chair
Marty Rodgers, Host Committee Chair
Rev. Don Darius Butler, The Concord Fellowship, CDF Board Chair
Bryan Beasley, Marsh & McLennan Agency
Lan Bentsen
Rev. Thomas Bowen
Dr. Victoria Gholar, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Keecha Harris, Keecha Harris & Associates
Liz and Don Thompson, The CAFE Group
Daniel Welch, Morgan Stanley
Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson, Children's Defense Fund
When we gather in joy, we renew our collective strength to make lasting change. Your presence makes this moment even brighter.
