Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Establishing Roots 
Establishing Roots is Family & Youth Initiative's annual fundraiser. It’s a fun and casual event with enough food and drink to make dinner, good conversations as supporters and donors connect with each other and with DCFYI participants. We have a silent auction and a short program, the highlight of which is hearing from a young person about how their life has been changed by the adults they met through DCFYI. DCFYI creates a supportive community and lasting relationships for teens and young adults who are in or have “aged out” of foster care. Proceeds raised at Establishing Roots help us to connect more teens in foster care with adults who will stay in their lives.
Event Information
- When: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
- Where: Eastern Market, 225 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC 20003 map
- Fee: Free for volunteers
- Volunteer Info: We welcome volunteers to join us to help plan the event and/or the day of: Help set up the event or break down the space; Pick up food from a donating restaurant and bring it to the event; Serve food; Help with check in or check out; Help with auction table organization & bringing items to check out; Join the Establishing Roots organizing committee.
- Contact: Shea Friedland, (202) 863-0975 ext 1
- For more information: click here