Bread for the City
Bates White supports Bread for the City with semi-annual clothing drives, donations to the Holiday Helpings Program, a wine auction, and economic analysis.
At Bates White, employees decide which organizations to support and come up with creative ways to raise money and lend a hand—ranging from a dress-the-boss auction and customized Wordle competition to fielding a team for Lawyers Have Heart. |
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Bates White supports Bread for the City with semi-annual clothing drives, donations to the Holiday Helpings Program, a wine auction, and economic analysis.
Bates White has supported Children’s Law Center for many years with fundraising efforts, gifts for the Holiday Hope Drive, and pro bono work. Fundraisers often include game show adaptations including the Not So-Newlywed game, the Price is Right, Family Feud, and the Great Bates White Bake-off. CLC named Bates White the Corporate Champion for Children seven years in a row.
To benefit DC Scores, a team of employees plays soccer in the annual DC SCORES CUP. To raise money, employees pay to play in competitions such as a week-long mini-crossword puzzle race, a music challenge, and our own customized Wordle competition. Click on the video above to learn more.
For many years, employees have served as mentors in Higher Achievement centers, conducted pro bono analyses, raised money through creative competitions, and served on Higher Achievement’s leadership council. The firm also conducted pro bono projects that included an analysis of the school-based funding landscape and a dashboard to help students evaluate high school options.
Through some Halloween fun, we support Hope Connections. Employees carve pumpkins, dress their managers in crazy outfits, and take part in team costume competitions to support this cause.
Employees raised more than $10,000 for Hope Connections for Cancer Support with a costume contest and dress the boss auction.
Employees put their drawing skills to the test to raise money to support GLO.
Employees showcased their many artistic abilities to support Rainbow Railroad.
Employees worked together to clean the community garden to make room for fall crops.
Employees supported the National Marrow Donor Program by competing in GeoGuessr and signing up for the bone marrow registry.
Employees sorted and packaged food donations at Capital Area Food Bank’s warehouse.