The Creative Coalition proudly announces the 100 Leader Dinner & Salute, a prestigious event celebrating military families and the transformative power of the arts. This extraordinary evening will take place on January 17, 2025 at the American Legion, located at 1608 K Street, NW, Washington, D.C., honoring the unparalleled contributions of Blue Star Families, TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors), the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces, and the Armed Forces YMCA. These organizations are recognized for their unwavering dedication to supporting military families and leveraging the arts as a vital tool for healing and connection.
Hosting this remarkable evening are celebrated actors Tim Daly (“Madam Secretary”), Dean Norris (“Law & Order,” “Breaking Bad”), Richard Kind (“Only Murders in the Building,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm”), Yolonda Ross (“The Chi”), Steven Weber (“Chicago Med”), Sami Gayle (“Blue Bloods”), and Diedrich Bader (“Better Things,” “Veep”), alongside other notable guests to be announced.
The Honorary Congressional Host Committee includes:
Senator Chris Murphy, Senator Peter Welch, Representative Gabe Amo, Representative Donald S. Beyer, Jr., Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester, Representative Suzanne Bonamici, Representative Julia Brownley, Representative Andre Carson, Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter, Representative Emanuel Cleaver, Representative Jason Crow, Representative Scott DesJarlais, Representative Lloyd Doggett, Representative Adriano Espaillat, Representative Lance Gooden, Representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, Representative Steny Hoyer, Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Representative Ted Lieu, Representative Kevin Mullin, Representative Jay Obernolte, Representative Scott Peters, Representative Brittany Pettersen, Representative Mark Pocan, Representative Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen, Representative Jamie Raskin, Representative Raul Ruiz, Representative Brad Schneider, Representative Eric Sorenson, Representative Bryan Steil, Representative Lori Trahan, Representative Paul Tonko, Representative Nydia Velazquez, and Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Join us for an unforgettable evening in our nation’s capital. This exclusive event will bring together 100 influential leaders from entertainment, media, policy, business, and philanthropy. It will celebrate resilience, service, and the unifying power of the arts, highlighting collective efforts to uplift and support military families.
Military service members and their families make immense sacrifices for our country. The 100 Leader Dinner & Salute emphasizes supporting organizations that provide critical resources, care, and advocacy. This event underscores a commitment to creating a stronger, more resilient community for our nation’s heroes by highlighting the arts’ role in fostering empowerment, healing, and connection.
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