House of Ruth

Annual Donor Reception

555 13 St. NW., Washington, DC 20004
Friday, September 27, 2024
Sponsored by 

Relive the joy of the 2024 Annual Donor Reception!

Your generosity raised over $90,000 for Kidspace during the evening! Inspired by your commitment, we’ve increased our goal to $100,000 to further support the life-changing work happening at Kidspace. If you did not have the opportunity to make your gift during the event, you can still do so here.

Donate Today

Your gift will benefit essential services for both kids and parents—from multi-generational therapies to dedicated teachers; and from nutritious meals to enriching music, and literacy programs. 

2024 Award Recipients

  • Distinguished Service Award: Richard E. and Nancy P. Marriott Foundation for their transformative philanthropy to services, such as multi-generational therapies, at Kidspace, our child and family development center.
  • Community Partner Award: Deloitte for hosting female program participants for the Impact Day with resume writing, coaching, make-overs, and more to kick start their careers.
  • Community Partner Award: Suited for Change for our decades-long partnership outfitting women with professional attire for their job readiness and confidence.
  • Volunteer of the Year Award: FRESHFARM for our 5-year partnership to bring local produce and nutrition to the kids and parents at Kidspace.
  • Volunteer of the Year Award: Lowe’s for Red Vest Day with store #3256 in the Fall 2023 and for a 2023 Hometowns Grant

Event Co-Chairs

  • Louis Cardenas, Board Chair, and James Lumalcuri
  • Monica Y. Brame, Board Vice-Chair
  • Stephanie and Adam Kushner

Host Committee

  • Caryl S. Bernstein
  • Thomasine Carter
  • Darryl E. Christmon and Arnita Hannon Christmon
  • Andrew and Ellen Kentz
  • Diane Lewis
  • Pamela M. Pinkett
  • Gina Schaefer and Marc Friedman
  • Julie Shroyer, MSW and David Shaw
  • Jane and Herb Stevens
  • Astrid Weigert, PhD

Honorary Co-Hosts

  • Congresswoman Eleanor H. Norton, District of Columbia
  • Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, District of Columbia

Honorary Co-Hosts
Council of the District of Columbia

  • Phil Mendelson, Chairman, Chair, Committee of the Whole
  • Brianne K. Nadeau, Ward 1 Councilmember Chair, Committee on Public Works and Operations
  • Brooke Pinto, Ward 2 Councilmember Chair, Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety
  • Matthew Frumin, Ward 3 Councilmember
  • Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember Chair, Committee on Facilities and Family Services
  • Zachary Parker, Ward 5 Councilmember
  • Charles Allen, Ward 6 Councilmember Chair, Committee on Transportation and the Environment
  • Vincent C. Gray, Ward 7 Councilmember Chair, Committee on Hospital and Health Equity
  • Anita Bonds, At-Large Councilmember Chair, Committee on Executive Administration and Labor
  • Christina Henderson, At-Large Councilmember Chair, Committee on Health
  • Kenyan R. McDuffie, At-Large Councilmember Chair, Committee on Business and Economic Development
  • Robert C. White, Jr., At-Large Councilmember Chair, Committee on Housing