In March 1995, something extraordinary took place. Over 100 students met their new reading mentors, U.S. Senators and Senate staff, for the first time. This marked the beginning of their reading journey and the beginning of Everybody Wins DC.
Now, 30 years later, EWDC is celebrating a generation of impact at Read to Dream. Our programs have helped thousands of kids become stronger readers, more confident individuals, and find joy in books.
Join EWDC, our students, supporters, and friends, to commemorate this moment and celebrate the magic of reading. Read to Dream also raises the funding needed to keep our programs open and accessible for another generation to come.
Can't make the event? You can still support our students by making a Read to Dream donation.
Click "Make a Donation" on our ticket page and donate an amount that is meaningful to you.
Questions about Read to Dream? Contact Rody Baron, EWDC Director of Development, at rbaron@everybodywinsdc.org.
Mary Salander Founder's Award
Washington Nationals Community Champion Award
Each year, EWDC honors those who make reading magic happen. At this year's Read to Dream, we will recognize EWDC co-founder and former Executive Director Mary Salander and the Washington Nationals for their positive impact on children and literacy in the DC area.
MVP ($50,000+)
American Petroleum Institute
GRAND SLAM ($30,000+)
CTIA
Mark Young
HOME RUN ($20,000+)
Akin
Bloomberg Philanthropies
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP
TRIPLE ($10,000+)
Mike & Cathy Burton
John Fish
Huron Philanthropies*
Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Noel Epstein and Steven & Stephanie Silverman*
National Retail Federation
S-3 Group
DOUBLE ($5,000+)
American Investment Council
Mark & Shari Director*
Arielle and Joel Elliott
MGM Resorts International
Jeff and Patti Pukatch*
The Salander Family
Jill and Mike Sommers
SINGLE ($2,500+)
Alston & Bird LLP
The Richard Belanger Family*
Interstate Natural Gas Association of America
Powers, Pyles, Sutter & Verville, PC
Torrey Advisory Group
FAN ($1,000+)
Karen and Jim Beardsley*
Laura McIntosh
Robert Portman & Annette Simon
*In honor of Mary Salander, Read to Dream Founder's Award Recipient
READ TO DREAM 2025 HOST COMMITTEE
Amy Bess, Vedder Price
Valerie Cline, Co- Founder of DCWise.org
Aryssa Damron, Van Ness Elementary School Librarian
Monique Evans, Grameen Foundation
Vickie Hicks, Retired (AgriBank)
Scott Kreter, Truist Wealth
Tanya Kreter, Retired
Ana Medina, The Yolles Legal Group
Anne Owl, George Mason University
Sylvester Smith, Monumental Sports & Entertainment
Ellen Waugh, DAR
READ TO DREAM 2024
On May 2, 2024, EWDC hosted our annual Read to Dream event. This special evening celebrated all that is magical about EWDC - our students, our programs, and our supporters. The evening honored Barbara Faculjak, EWDC Board Member, with the Distinguished Service Award and EAB as our 2024 Community Champion. We also recognized the National Mining Association and the National Retail Federation as Co-Champions of our annual Association Book Drive Challenge.
The event raised $335,000 to benefit EWDC, keeping our programs free and accessible to thousands of children. Click here to learn more about the positive impact of Read to Dream 2024.