SWS Auction 2025: Down & Derby,

About the event

Sponsorship Opportunity: SWS Auction 2025 - Down & Derby

Support an event that transforms lives and uplifts the future of Washington, DC’s youth. School Within School (SWS) is a citywide public elementary school dedicated to nurturing children’s potential through a Reggio Emilia-inspired, project-based learning approach.

By sponsoring the SWS Auction 2025: Down & Derby, you have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while gaining exposure to influential members of DC’s legal, medical, political, and public interest communities.

Event Details:

• Date: May 3, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
• Location: Eastern Market, Washington, DC

Sponsorship gives you the chance to align your brand with a cause that truly matters. Your support will not only provide a meaningful difference in the lives of over 320 students but also ensure that the SWS community continues to thrive.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Pledge your sponsorship today and help us reach our fundraising goal.

Let’s build a stronger future together.

Why should you sponsor?

Why Sponsor SWS Auction 2025?

• Direct Impact on Students' Education: Your sponsorship will directly support key programs like the FoodPrints initiative, which teaches children about gardening, cooking, and nutrition, and IDEA programming, which provides specialized support for students with Autism.

• Community Engagement and Visibility: Sponsorship puts your brand front and center in front of DC’s diverse families and community leaders, showcasing your commitment to education, inclusion, and the future of our youth.

• Be Part of a Stronger Future: Help us bridge the $200,000 funding gap that will ensure critical programs like:

  • Strategies Program for High-Functioning Autism Students: Offering personalized academic and social support for children with autism.
  • Equal Access Initiative: Ensuring that all children, regardless of background, have a place to thrive at SWS.
  • FoodPrints Program: Hands-on gardening, cooking, and nutrition education that empowers children to learn about healthy living.

susan oakley

I am a parent volunteer for the 501(C)3, Friends of SWS, which supports and promotes the ongoing educational programming, professional development, and future growth of School-Within-School, a DC public school.

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