


	Ms. Brown enrolled her daughter, Karen, in Bright Beginnings four years ago. At the time she finished high school but felt that her literacy skills were not strong enough to help her daughter in school. [names changed to protect identity of children] Read more >> Updates Temple Rodef, Thanks! A big thanks to our long-time supporters at Temple Rodef Shalom Nursery School in Falls Church, VA. The most recent blanket drive was a huge help, and we apprecaite the continued support fromt the children, teachers, and families at Temple Rodef Shalom. THANK YOU!!! From Me 2 You and Hoop Dreams !! Thank you so much to Jaxon and Skylar Jordan, children of Eddie Jordan (former Wizards Head Coach) and Charrisse Jordan (President, Behind the Bench) , who distributed bottled water to the children of Bright Beginnings during our beach party! Start Running DC Bright Beginnings, Inc. would like to thank Start Running DC for featuring us as their July Community Counts Partner. During the month of July, %10 of all proceeds generated by Start Running DC will be given to Bright Beginnings. For more information, please visit http://www.startrunningdc.com/ SITE CREDITS Photography by Ryan K. Morris and Beth Jensen Site design by Eve Simon

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Have you ever wondered where children living in shelters go during the day? Where do they learn? Where do they play? Where do they go to feel safe?

Bright Beginnings understands the special needs of young children and families living in homeless environments and through safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate care, supports children to reach important childhood milestones and parents to end their homelessness.

Parent Auction! - June 23

Bright Beginnings is hosting our annual parent auction. This is a time when parents are able to use the points they have earned throughout the year to "purchase" new household items.

We are collecting donations for our parent auction. Donations needed include: new household items, clothes, and baby items. We are also accepting gently used small electronics.

From Me 2 You and Hoop Dreams - Delivering the Goods!

Jaxon and Skylar Jordan delivered bottled water to the children of Bright Beginnings, Inc. Jaxon, an 11 year-old and avid basketball player, was inspired by the idea when he saw how less fortunate people than himself lacked the basic necessity, drinking water. Skylar, who is nine, got her idea from playing with water bottles and affixing her name to them.

A big thanks to Jaxon and Skylar for taking the time to visit the center and help out kids who are less fortunate!

Annual 5K Race

The 14th Annual 5K race was a great success. Click here for race results. Congratulations to all runners and walkers.

The 2007 Annual Report is in! Click here to view.

Center for Nonprofit Advancement: Featuring Dr. Gaines

Meyer Foundation Gallery: Featuring Bright Beginnings

Check out these clips from WAMU and WTOP to hear more about the Exponent Award and the work of Bright Beginnings.

NPR Clip

WTOP Clip

Please click here for Board website.

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