WINN
The WINN Community is comprised of dedicated, dynamic individuals who support the mission of The Children’s Inn at NIH. Joining this group provides a unique opportunity to connect with like-hearted supporters, learn from leaders in the healthcare space, and take action to support The Inn’s mission of providing a place like home to children with life-threatening illnesses enrolled in clinical trials at the NIH.
Benefits of Membership
As a WINN member, you’ll be invited to:
- Speaker series on a variety of topics with nationally recognized leaders from The National Institutes of Health
- WINN community-building activities such as gathering to create gifts for resident mailboxes or attending a WINN member summer social.
- Community-building events such as donor receptions and socials
- The WINN annual dinner meeting held each fall at a local venue-a highlight of the year.
- On-site opportunities to serve dinner to Inn residents, participate in resident parties, read stories, or help with winter holiday preparations at The Inn. (During The Inn’s construction project, the number of volunteer opportunities may be limited.)
- Exclusive Inn donor events (On-site events may be limited during The Inn’s construction project.)
- Vote annually as a group on where to direct collective WINN funds.
Additionally, we encourage WINN members to serve as ambassadors for The Inn by:
- Promoting The Inn’s mission, values, and work to a wider audience.
- Organizing your very own Fundraiser to support The Inn.
- Hosting an Inn Family Dinner with colleagues or friends.
- Coordinating a collection drive with items from our Wish List.
- Organizing a non-perishable food drive for our community pantry.
- Encouraging participation in our Thoughtful Treasures program.
Membership – How to Join or Renew
Membership is open to those who contribute a minimum annual donation of $1,000, which is fully tax-deductible and may be paid in full or in monthly installments.
Each summer, in collaboration with Inn leadership, WINN members vote on how to allocate their collective contributions for maximum impact. WINN funding may support family support programs, educational activities, emergency financial assistance, and other essential initiatives.
JOIN OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW
For more information about WINN, please email Adrienne Stelmach.
Testimonials
“As a WINN member, I’ve had the privilege of learning from the brightest minds at NIH about groundbreaking research and its impact on health and well-being. These insights inspire me and drive our collective mission to support children and families during challenging times.”
– Monica
“Participating in WINN is unique because I can direct my contributions where it will have the most impact. The connections and community in this group transcend The Inn and offer me the ability to expand both my personal and professional world.”
– Robyn
“Being a member of WINN means joining a like-minded community dedicated to making a positive difference in the world. Through shared experiences and spending time with one another, lasting connections are formed. As you become more engaged, you not only become part of the WINN community but also the larger Inn community, leaving a lasting impact on the children and families we serve.”
– Jessica
By becoming a WINN member, you will join a dynamic group of philanthropically-minded women who pool their talent and resources for the greatest impact to help Inn families.