birdSEED's voiceRAISER
May 20, 2025 @ 5:30PM — 8:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
The Mark at the Laundry: 1328 Florida Avenue NW Washington, DC 20009 Get Directions
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Join us for an evening of connection and action at birdSEED's voiceRAISER! We'll be celebrating housing justice and honoring the incredible work of DC Affordable Law Firm with the Nest Housing Justice Award for their support of our grantees.
Meet and network with leaders from DC's vital social justice, health, safety and essential services nonprofits. Discover opportunities to collaborate and strengthen our collective impact during these challenging times. You'll find ways to ACTION.
Your presence and support matter. Every ticket purchased will empower a nonprofit leader or a guest facing barriers to attend. Funds raised with our ticket sales and sponsorships will be used to provide no-strings attached down payment assistance grants.
Be a voice for EQUITY and help us raise vital funds for birdSEED's housing justice grants. We hope to see you there!
If you can't attend the event in person, you can support our mission by setting up a recurring donation.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of connection, inspiration, and celebration.
What’s in the flight plan:
- Our partners in equity and justice. The Award goes to … DCALF
- Talk to leaders from the District Alliance for Safe Housing, DCALF, Washington Housing Conservancy and Yachad.
- Tissues included. We’ll premiere our 2025 birdSEED video
- Hear from our grantees, our board, our founder
- A special performance by birdSEED grantee Kyaira
- Exciting raffle with a surprise grand prize!
- Make a commitment
Come hungry! We'll be serving delicious tacos from Bandit Taco, along with mouth-watering desserts from Baked by Isabel. Enjoy beer and wine while networking with fellow community members.
Live DJ will keep the energy high throughout the evening! Dress code is birdSEED casual.
This is a voiceRAISER.
Arrival Instructions:
The entrance to the Mark in the Laundry Building is located in the alley near La Colombe Coffee. Please use the entrance on the right side (up the ramp) and use the call box to gain entry.
There is street parking available around the building. Please be sure to read the signs to avoid any ticketing.
Wifi Access:
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Getting There:
By Metro:
- U Street Metro Station (Green/Yellow Lines) - 7 minute walk
- Exit at 13th Street NW, walk north to Florida Ave NW, then west to the building
By Bus:
- 14th Street Bus Lines (52, 54) - Stop at Florida Ave NW
- 1-minute walk east to the building
By Car:
- From Downtown: Head north on 14th Street NW, turn right on Florida Ave NW
- Limited street parking available on Florida Ave and surrounding streets
- Paid parking garages available at:
- 1325 U Street NW (2 blocks away)
- 1400 U Street NW (3 blocks away)
Walking from U Street:
- Head north on 14th Street NW
- Turn right on Florida Ave NW
- The Mark at Manhattan Laundry will be on your right
A big thank you to our sponsors!
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
Bronze Sponsor
Friend of the Event
Jeff David
Irina Novoselsky
Presenting Sponsor
