Reception and Dinner

Thursday, November 6, 2008

A New Campaign: End Homelessness in America

NLCHP's annual McKinney-Vento Awards recognize individuals and organizations that have advanced solutions to homelessness and poverty.  These awards also pay tribute to two outstanding national leaders in the fight to end homelessness, Stewart B. McKinney and Bruce F. Vento. 

• The 2008 Stewart B. McKinney Award will be presented to Richard E. Schaden, founder of Quiznos, for the national effort he has initiated to address homelessness. 
• We are also delighted to present Representative Judy Biggert from Illinois with the 2008 Bruce F. Vento Award.  Ms. Biggert has been a major proponent of recent legislative successes on behalf of homeless children.
• The 2008 Pro Bono Counsel Award goes to Hogan & Hartson for its significant pro bono work in the past year, especially for preparing the 2008 Voting Rights Report.  Hogan & Hartson has demonstrated its commitment to ending homelessness in America since 1989, when the firm assisted NLCHP with its incorporation and application for tax exempt status.

Click here for information on sponsoring this year's event!

Thanks to all those who submitted nominations for the Personal Achievement Awardee!
We received a number of nominations for individuals who all have inspiring stories to share.

NLCHP is very pleased to be awarding Tonya Bullock with the 2008 Personal Achievement Award.  After her family lost their home and moved to a shelter in Baltimore County, Ms. Bullock faced significant difficulties in attempting to keep her son in his school.  She has since found stable housing for her family, has started work for the State of Maryland and has enrolled in Community College -- all while making sure that her son has been able to continue his education.  Come help us honor Ms. Bullock and her success.

Now accepting submissions for our annual Children's Art Contest! 
Click here for submission guidelines and deadlines.

If you have any questions, please email Katherine Bittner or call (202) 638-2535.


For information on the 2007 McKinney-Vento Awards, click here.