We’re Heading to DC!
In a moment when families are craving connection and local nonprofits face growing demands, The Honeycomb Project is expanding to Washington, DC—bringing a proven model of youth leadership and service to a city that needs it now more than ever.
For 15 years, Honeycomb has transformed how families in Chicago give back—engaging kids and parents in hands-on projects that provide vital resources and support to local nonprofits. Now, we’re expanding to DC. We’re kicking things off with something joyful, bold, and community-driven: the first-ever DC Cheer Challenge!
About the Event
A Celebration of Kindness, Connection, and Youth Leadership
Saturday, January 24 | 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Georgetown Day School, Washington, DC
Join us at Honeycomb’s Cheer Challenge for a morning filled with purpose, play, and connection. Enjoy coffee, lite bites, and great conversation as you meet our DC Advisory Board and learn how this nationally recognized model is redefining youth leadership through service.
After the kickoff, teams of 4–6 will head into the neighborhood for a kindness-themed scavenger hunt to spread cheer and raise vital funds to launch Honeycomb’s programs in DC. Together, we’ll uplift our families, friends, and neighbors through small but powerful acts of kindness—from celebrating city workers to sharing gratitude with loved ones.
What are you waiting for? Rally your book club, scout troop, classroom, or coworkers for a morning of fun, friendly challenges that build connection and community. Families and adults alike are invited to join us for this unforgettable launch event!
Be there for the beginning of something big—changing how DC gives back.
Tickets: $55/child | $95/adult.
Sponsorships: Start at $1K, with year-round perks like brand visibility and volunteer opportunities, and more.
Get ready, set, go!
Take a peek at our Cheer Challenge in Chicago
BEEcome a Sponsor
Sponsorship of the DC Cheer Challenge is more than a moment in the spotlight—it’s a year-round partnership in building a brighter future.
Honeycomb’s Cheer Challenge offers curated sponsorship opportunities for individuals, local businesses, and companies of all sizes. Your support of the event will help launch programs in DC, mobilizing youth and families in meaningful service experiences throughout the year.
Sponsors enjoy exclusive event-day perks such as reserved seating for their team, repeat logo recognition, and a co-branded mission during the scavenger hunt—making the day unforgettable.
Even more meaningful, sponsors have the opportunity to support a Honeycomb volunteer program aligned with the issue areas they care about most—housing instability, food insecurity, or climate change. Each sponsorship provides a full year of brand visibility while delivering consistent volunteer support and resources to local nonprofits. We’ve curated a portfolio of sample projects within our focus areas, offering sponsors the flexibility to invest in the causes that best reflect their values, passions and priorities.
Together, we’ll turn one morning of cheer into a year of impact. Thank you for your support.
Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Natalie Bookey-Baker (DC Board Chair)
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Kevin Ford
Kate Heinzelman
Anjali Phillips
Lise Tishman
Sabriya Williams
CHICAGO HQ
Meagan Newman (Board President)
Jennifer Paik Chung (Vice President)
Catherine Tannen (Treasurer)
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Raji Bedi
Paris Byrd
Eric Fox
Carlos Garcia
Kathryn Konrad
Kristina Lowenstein
Jeffrey Sorensen
About Us
For nearly 15 years, The Honeycomb Project has transformed how families in Chicago give back—engaging thousands of kids and parents in hands-on projects that meet urgent community needs. In Chicago, we partner with more than 50 nonprofits to lead over 350 projects each year, providing a pathway for young people to take action in their communities.
This moment of expansion is critical. Nonprofits across DC are struggling to meet growing demands with shrinking resources. Honeycomb is stepping up to mobilize volunteers and provide resources to help sustain their work. Our programs will operate year-round, creating a consistent, reliable volunteer pipeline for partners across the region.
Your investment will build the infrastructure needed to bring this vision to life—from staffing and partnerships to program design and family recruitment—creating powerful ways for kids to connect with their families, build community, and make a lasting impact across Washington, DC.
Support Year-Round Impact
Whether you buy tickets, make a donation, or step up as a sponsor, your support of the Cheer Challenge will power Honeycomb’s Washington, DC launch—laying the foundation for a movement of youth-led service that strengthens local nonprofits..
Your sponsorship of the event will help us reach our first year goals:
Mobilize 1,200+ youth and families in 2026
Provide consistent support to 8+ local nonprofit partners
Provide FREE programs for the families and organizations we serve
Proceeds from the Cheer Challenge will support more than 60 high-impact volunteer projects over the next year, helping us reach more families, deepen our partnerships, and expand our impact.
Thank you for your support!