Toast to Downtown DC
The DowntownDC Foundation annually presents the Toast to DowntownDC, an invitation-only evening reception to celebrate our shared successes in supporting DowntownDC. This exclusive event brings together city leaders, corporate partners, decision-makers, donors and community members to toast our accomplishments and connect over our passion for downtown.
Email Reed Brewer at reed@downtowndc.org for all sponsorship and event inquiries.
2025
The DowntownDC Foundation’s annual Toast to DowntownDC celebration since 2019 has served as an annual occasion to build awareness, celebrate shared achievements, and raise funding to support new programs into the future for DowntownDC. This year’s event, held on Wednesday, September 17 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, marked a meaningful milestone as the organization introduced the inaugural DowntownDC Foundation Impact Awards. These awards honor individuals and organizations whose work has significantly advanced the Foundation’s mission to serve and celebrate the DowntownDC community.
2024
The DowntownDC Foundation hosted its annual Toast to DowntownDC at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, bringing together 225 guests for an exclusive evening of celebration and civic pride. Speakers included Mayor Muriel Bowser, Deputy Mayor Nina Albert, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, and Monumental Sports & Entertainment VP Crispus Gordon III.
The event highlighted Downtown’s ongoing “Renaissance,” including housing conversions and philanthropic efforts. Over $80,000 was raised to support the Foundation’s mission to enhance public spaces, provide homeless services, and strengthen the DowntownDC community.
2023
Guests gathered at the Penthouse Sky Lounge of 555 12th Street NW for an evening of fun and celebration. Featured Speaker DC Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development Nina Albert (then serving in an interim capacity) addressed and engaged crowd of attendees.
2022
The DowntownDC Foundation hosted its signature event at Planet Word Museum, offering guests not only a beautiful and unique space to celebrate, but also rooftop views of Franklin Park. Attendees learned more about the innovative Planet Work Museum from Founder and CEO Ann Friedman, a Foundation board member, and about homeless services from Dr. Edward K. Brown Jr, a service provider at the Downtown Day Services Center and Foundation board member.
2019
The DowntownDC Foundation was unveiled to the public in the Penthouse of the Washington Post Building at 1 Franklin Square. Director of the DC Department of Human Services Laura Green Zeilinger and U.S. National Park Service Superintendent of National Mall and Memorial Parks Jeffrey P. Reinbold addressed guests, sharing plans and successes for the Downtown Day Services Center and Franklin Park.