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BETHESDA, MD (May 2, 2018) – The Children’s Inn at the NIH recently held its most successful “An Evening for Hope” Gala, raising a record $1,011,849. The sold-out event at the Ritz-Carlton Tysons Corner drew a crowd of nearly 800 supporters from various sectors and industries, including more than 100 senior government executives. Attendees, including […]

BETHESDA, MD – April 12, 2018 – For the seventh year in a row, the Washington Area Toyota Dealers are supporting The Children’s Inn at NIH through their K’s for Kids program. For each strikeout thrown by a Nationals pitcher this season, Washington Area Toyota Dealers will donate $44 – an amount inspired by Toyota’s […]

BETHESDA, MD – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health, a private nonprofit, today announced the line-up of special guest speakers during The Inn’s 5th annual ‘An Evening for Hope’ Gala at the Ritz Carlton Tysons on April 28, 2018. This sold-out event will feature National Cancer Institute Director Dr. Norman Sharpless as […]

WASHINGTON (Dec. 22, 2017) — “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Karen Huger brought star power and holiday cheer to children residing at The Children’s Inn at NIH, a nonprofit hospitality house that provides free lodging and support to children with rare or critical illnesses participating in clinical trials at the National Institutes of Health. The […]

BETHESDA, Md. – December 5, 2017 – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a private nonprofit, today announced its 5th Annual An Evening for Hope gala will take place on April 28, 2018, at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner. As a partner with the NIH in medical discovery, The Inn provides “a […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (May 11, 2017) – The Children’s Inn at NIH, a private nonprofit organization located in Bethesda, Maryland, has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s most transparent and fiscally responsible charities. The Children’s Inn again earned the highest-possible 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in the United States. “We’re […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (May 11, 2017) – The Children’s Inn at NIH, a private nonprofit organization located in Bethesda, Maryland, has for the second year in a row been recognized as one of the Washington region’s Best Places To Work by the Washington Business Journal. The Washington Business Journal’s 2017 Best Places to Work in Greater […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH announces that Neal Katyal, Jill Olmstead and Kristine Ribas have joined its Board of Directors. BETHESDA, Maryland (December 22, 2016)- Neal Katyal is a partner and co-director of appellate practice at Hogan Lovells, LLP. He is also the Paul Saunders Professor at the Georgetown University Law Center and has been […]

The Children’s Inn at NIH announces that longtime Inn resident Scott Vogel has joined its Board of Directors. BETHESDA, Maryland (October 14, 2016) – Scott has been a patient at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) since he was an infant. In the last two-plus decades, […]

‘An Evening for Hope’ Gala Leads a Legacy of Commitment to Children and Healthcare BETHESDA, Maryland (May 13, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) this weekend celebrated its annual fundraising gala, ‘An Evening for Hope’, drawing a sold-out crowd of nearly 800 government and industry attendees and raising a […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 11, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announced today that is has been named a 2016 Best Places to Work honoree. The Children’s Inn is one of 86 honorees and was selected in the Medium category. The Best Places to Work, published by the Washington Business Journal, honors top companies for […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 22, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announces its second year participating as a charity partner for the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM 10K scheduled for Sunday, October 30, 2016. Participating in either race provides an opportunity to raise the necessary funds for The Children’s Inn – a nonprofit “Place Like […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 14, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announces that Daniel L. Weaver, CPA, Vice President, with Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. (CBM) has joined its Board of Directors. Dan is the Chairman of the Not-for-Profit Service Group at CBM. His years of experience include audits, reviews, tax preparation, and research and […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (February 29, 2016) – The Children’s Inn at NIH announced today that it has been named a finalist for the 10th Annual Helios Apollo Award. The Children’s Inn is one of 33 finalists and was selected in the Culture category. The Apollo Awards, presented by the Helios HR, honors human capital excellence in talent […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (November 16, 2015) –   Show Your Love for The Children’s Inn at NIH at the 5th Annual A WINNter Affair On Saturday, February 20, 2016, The Children’s Inn at NIH Young Ambassadors Council will be hosting its 5th Annual A WINNter Affair. Young professionals throughout the greater Washington Metropolitan Area are invited to shake off […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (October 29, 2015) –  – NIH Director, Medical Pioneer Dr. Francis Collins Delivers Keynote on May 7, 2016 The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) today announced NIH Director and medical pioneer Dr. Francis Collins as the keynote for the 2016 ‘An Evening for Hope’ annual fundraising Gala. The Inn is […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 14, 2015) The Children’s Inn at NIH named two new members to its Board of Directors: Robert J. Filippone, PhD, Vice President, U.S. Policy and Government Relations at Merck, and Brian Kelly, Editor and Chief Content Officer of U.S. News & World Report, a multi-platform publisher of news and consumer information products. […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 10, 2015) –  Gala Spotlights 25 years of Advances in Pediatric Medical Research The Children’s Inn at NIH, a nonprofit, “Place Like Home” for families with seriously ill children who are in treatment at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), raised nearly $700,000 at its gala fundraiser, “An Evening for Hope,” on […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 10, 2015) – The Children’s Inn at NIH is a new charity partner this year for the Marine Corps Marathon and MCM 10K on October 25th, 2015. Participating in either race provides an opportunity to raise crucial funds for The Children’s Inn – a nonprofit “Place Like Home” for seriously ill children […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 26, 2015) – Company Demonstrates Continued Commitment to Supporting Children in Pediatric Research at the National Institutes of Health The Children’s Inn at NIH announces a $100,000 donation from Leidos, a Reston, Virginia-based health, national security, and engineering solutions company. This gift marks a pledge of continued funding from Leidos— more than […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (March 2, 2015) Notable musicians from bands including Bad Company, Supertramp, Bon Jovi, Billy Joel’s and Stevie Wonder’s bands are getting together on Saturday, March 14th to raise money for The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn provides a free “Place Like Home” for children who have serious and life-threatening illnesses who are […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (January 20, 2015) – Celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Children’s Inn at NIH at A WINNter Affair – an exciting evening of dancing, cocktails and hor d’oeurves, a silent auction, and raffle prizes. The gala event, hosted by The Inn’s Young Ambassador’s Council (YAC) will take place on Saturday, February 21st at […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (December 15, 2014) EagleBank Foundation Sponsors Cash Donation Boxes
for The Children’s Inn at NIH Starting this holiday season, EagleBank customers can give a gift of hope to seriously ill children and their families who are staying at The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Inn is a nonprofit “place like home” for children participating […]

Jennie  Lucca,  MSW,  has  been  named  the  new  incoming  CEO  of  The  Children’s  Inn  at  NIH Jennie  has  served  in  a  leadership  capacity  at  The  Inn  for  more  than  11  years, overseeing the  daily  management  of  resident  services,  family  programs,  and  facility  operations.  The  Children’s  Inn  at  NIH  is  “A  Place  Like  Home” for children […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (October 9, 2014) – The Children’s Inn at NIH received the GuideStar Exchange Gold designation, a leading symbol of transparency and accountability provided by GuideStar USA, Inc., a source of nonprofit information. The GuideStar Exchange is an initiative designed to connect nonprofits with current and potential supporters. With millions of people using GuideStar […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (September 25, 2014) – It’s time to polish your vintage vehicle for the 24th Annual Bethesda car show and family day to benefit The Children’s Inn at NIH. The “Come Back to Bethesda Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show and Family Day” will take place on Saturday, October 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (September 18, 2014) – Some of DC’s most talented chefs helped to celebrate the opening of two highly anticipated, sparkling, remodeled kitchens at The Children’s Inn at NIH on Monday, September 15th. The chefs, along with TV news personality and wife of The Washington Nationals Manager, Erika Williams, donated their time and finest […]

The 26th Annual Congressional Gala will be held at the Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday September 16, 2014 to raise money for The Children’s Inn at NIH. The theme of this year’s gala is “From Every State, for Every Child,” and baskets representing all of the regions of the United States […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (September 10, 2014) – Washington Area Toyota executives at Nationals Park delivered a check for more than $50,000 from Toyota’s K’s for Kids program to The Children’s Inn at NIH before the Nats game on Tuesday, September 9th. Kathy Russell, The Inn’s Chief Executive Officer, and Inn board members accepted the check on […]

Enjoy a spectacular game of golf while supporting The Children’s Inn at NIH. The Children’s Inn Golf INNvitational will be held at Lakewood Country Club on Monday, June 2nd. Participants will spend a special day on a championship golf course followed by an exciting evening of food, drinks and prizes. All proceeds from the INNvitational […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (May 1, 2014) – Mahan Rykiel Associates (MRA), the design firm for The Children’s Inn at NIH’s Play Park was recognized with an Honor award from the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects. The Baltimore based landscape architecture, urban design, and planning firm was brought into the project by Poltronieri […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 15, 2014) – The Children’s Inn at NIH today announced a $5 million contribution from the Merck Foundation to support and maintain programs and services at The Inn’s Woodmont House, a transitional home for patients who are participating in pediatric research at the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Clinical Center. The Woodmont […]

BETHESDA, Maryland (April 8, 2014) – The Children’s Inn at NIH, a home for families whose children are undergoing treatment at the National Institutes of Health raised $760,000 at its inaugural event, “An Evening for Hope” on Saturday, April 5th. More than 700 donors gathered at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner to generously contribute their […]