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Central Ohio CDF Freedom Schools® Scholars to Gather at Ohio Statehouse to Call for Increased Mental Health, Wellness Support in Communities, Schools

July 13, 2026 - Under the theme, 'Are the Children Well?', 300+ local school-aged children will raise their voices to advocate for the mental health resources essential to their success.

July 13, 2026 | National

CDF to Host 32nd Annual ‘Hall-Proctor’ Institute, Mobilizing Faith Leaders to Advocate for Children in Communities Across America

July 10, 2026 - This year’s theme, ‘BEGIN AGAIN! Roots, Sacred Rhetoric & Revolutionary Mothering,’ invites participants to reconnect with the moral traditions that prioritize the well-being of children and sustain justice.

July 10, 2026 | National

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Contact Your Member of Congress, Tell Them: Support the STRONG Support for Children Act!

Urge your House Representative to co-sponsor the STRONG Support for Children Act (H.R. 2957), legislation that expands trauma-informed mental health care, family supports, and community-based services so every child has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.

July 15, 2026

‘Are the Children Well?’: CDF Freedom Schools® Scholars to Rally Across America to Protect Mental Health, Emotional Wellness Supports in Communities, Schools

July 7, 2026 - From state capitols to local landmarks, nearly 12,000 youth leaders are uniting to lead collective action projects and strengthen their civic voices for this year’s ‘National Day of Social Action.’

July 7, 2026 | National

For Our Children: Every Summer is #FreedomSummer for CDF

June 18, 2026 – In June, we honor the spirit of Freedom Summer and the generations of organizers, educators, and advocates who have worked to expand justice and opportunity for children and families. This moment calls us to remember that lasting change is built through community, courage, and an unwavering commitment to child well-being.

June 24, 2026 | National

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CDF Joy on the Vineyard

Celebrate Black Philanthropy Month and Black Comedy Month with Children’s Defense Fund during a week of joy, community, and impact on Martha's Vineyard. Highlights include an opening night benefit, a Children's Forum, and a special 50th birthday fundraising celebration with CDF President and CEO Rev. Dr. Starsky Wilson.

August 2-8, 2026

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CDF to Host 32nd Annual ‘Hall-Proctor’ Institute, Mobilizing Faith Leaders to Advocate for Children in Communities Across America

Contact Your Member of Congress, Tell Them: Support the STRONG Support for Children Act!

For Our Children: Every Summer is #FreedomSummer for CDF

CDF Joy on the Vineyard

Daniel Hunter

Ash-Lee Henderson

1,300+ Youth Advocates to Convene in TN for CDF's National Child Policy Training Institute

“All Roads Lead to the South”: CDF Leadership to Join Historic Voting Rights Protest

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