Founders' Day — A day of Service to Celebrate our Community

SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025 | 9:30-11:00 A.M.

Saturday, January 11, is our Seventh Annual Founders' Day at Capitol Hill Day School. The School began this day of service to bring our community together to celebrate our School's founding during our 50th Anniversary year. A hallmark of our program since our founding in 1968 is connecting learning to the larger world. Founders' Day was established to celebrate that connection and give back to the community around us. This event has become a beloved tradition, and we look forward to marking the day with your family.

 

Founders' Day Schedule

📍 FARREN'S STABLE, 218 D STREET, SE

AT HOME

Prep trail mix packs for Martha's Table at home with friends and family.

9:30 a.m.

Drop off trail mix packs at Farren's Stable & enjoy coffee and hot chocolate with community members.

9:30-11:00 A.M.

*New Project!* Guerrilla Gardeners rock painting for the Sasha Bruce House. We will also hear from a Sasha Bruce alum who is now a part of the Guerrilla Gardeners team. 

🥨 Making Trail Mix for Martha's Table

Location: At home
Date and time: Drop off at Farren's Stable on Founders' Day at 9:30 a.m.

A Founders' Day staple for the past few years, we are asking you to make trail mix for Martha's Table at home and deliver them to Farren's Stable on Saturday, January 11. Trail mix will be served on McKenna's Wagon, which distributes warm meals, sandwiches, and healthy snacks every evening in DC. Fill snack-sized bags with your favorite combination! Granola, raisins, Chex, and a seed are some favorites. Please click here for more instructions about making trail mix. Please note that Martha's Table is nut-free and does not accept trail mix with candy, peanuts, or tree nuts. We ask that you please wear gloves when preparing food items.

🎨 *New Project!* Painting Rocks for the Sasha Bruce House

Location: Farren's Stable | 218 D Street, SE
Date and time: Saturday, January 11 from 9:30-11:00 a.m.
 
Guerrilla Gardeners will lead us in a project to paint river rocks for the Sasha Bruce House. From the Guerrilla Gardeners website: "Guerrilla gardening started in the 70’s by environmentally conscious people with a green thumb and a mission. The practice is intended to make unused and neglected spaces beautiful, green and healthy." We will also hear from a Sasha Bruce alum who is now a part of the Guerilla Gardeners team. Guerilla Gardeners will provide all the materials we need for the activity.

Register for Founders' Day!

Let us know how you plan to participate on January 11. 

Please make sure to fill out the following form by Thursday, January 9. 

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Please let us know how you plan to participate in Founders' Day . While we hope you will join for the whole morning, we understand the weekends can be busy. Please check any and all of the ways you plan to join in the morning. required

 

 

Are you a Capitol Hill Day School community member who would like to participate in Founders' Day from outside the DC area?

Volunteer in your community Founders' Day weekend and let us know! Give back to your community in a way that is meaningful to you in honor of Capitol Hill Day School. Please send details and/or photos to media@chds.org.

Making a Difference!

Scroll through the photos below to see highlights from past Founders' Days!