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AUSTIN, TX — In an effort to shine a light on resilience, community-building, and the boundless potential of the Lone Star State’s youngest residents, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering. Titled “A Celebration of Joy,” the upcoming event serves as both a tribute to dedicated child advocates…
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AUSTIN, TX — In an effort to shine a spotlight on those working tirelessly to secure a brighter future for the state’s younger generations, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX) is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering. The local arm of the renowned national child advocacy organization will welcome community leaders, advocates, and families…
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AUSTIN, TX — On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX)—the influential local arm of the national child advocacy organization—will host its flagship annual gala, “A Celebration of Joy,” at the picturesque Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin. This year’s prominent gathering is designed to recognize and honor three extraordinary Texans whose…
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A routine traffic stop nearly ended in unimaginable tragedy on a quiet afternoon just before Thanksgiving last year, when a Kansas City police officer pointed a service weapon at a young driver and shouted for him to get out of his vehicle. Ten months later, Megan Brown still wells with tears…
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AUSTIN, TX — On Thursday evening, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX), the local branch of the prominent national child advocacy organization, will welcome community members, leaders, and advocates to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center for its signature annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” The event is designed to honor extraordinary Texas changemakers while actively…
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COLUMBUS, OH — As communities across the nation observe National Infant Mortality Awareness Month this September, state leaders and maternal health advocates in Ohio are turning their focus toward systemic solutions to a persistent public health challenge. To mark the occasion, the Ohio Legislative Children’s Caucus is scheduled to host a comprehensive webinar to examine…
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AUSTIN, TX — On Thursday, October 8, 2026, the Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-TX)—the local affiliate of the renowned national child advocacy organization—will open its doors for its signature annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” Set against the picturesque backdrop of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, the evening is designed to honor extraordinary…
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COLUMBUS, OH — The Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio (CDF-OH), a prominent local affiliate of the national child advocacy organization, is preparing to host its highly anticipated annual gathering, “A Celebration of Joy.” Scheduled for Thursday, September 10, 2026, the event aims to recognize extraordinary Ohio changemakers, uplift local communities, and foster a collective spirit of hope,…
