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From community dialogues to advocacy summits, each event advances equity and justice for our nation’s young people. Join the movement, connect with advocates, and stay informed on upcoming events.

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  • Team Building

    CDF Alumni Homecoming

    As we continue celebrations across the country with friends of CDF – including community leaders, donors, elected officials, and young people and their families, we have cultivated a special space to honor those who made this milestone possible: YOU.

    October 18-20, 2024

    National

  • National Observance of Children's Sabbaths® Celebration

    In communities nationwide, places of worship join in the meaningful observance of Children’s Sabbaths. These observances occur during customary worship, prayer, educational, or community gatherings. Some places of worship collaborate with others, creating joint events. Others connect with numerous faith leaders and worship spaces for expansive, multi-faith community-wide celebrations.

    October 19-20

    National

  • Policy in Action

    Learn about policies that impact families and actions you can take to protect your community's interests.

    October 6, 2024

    Ohio

  • 2024 CDF-Ohio Celebration of Joy

    Children’s Defense Fund celebrated 50 years of service in 2023. Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio will continue the celebration as a part of the national initiative to recognize our fifty years of unleashing the joy in growing up.

    September 19, 2024

    Ohio

  • Charity

    2024 CDF-Southern Regional Office Celebration of Joy

    Please join us for A Celebration of Joy Saturday, September 14, 2024 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.  EST Georgia State University College of Law 85 Park Place NE Atlanta, GA  30303

    September 14, 2024

    Southern Regional Office