Join Us for Sundress Festival
JUN
07
22nd Annual Sundress Festival
1101 Kenyon St NW, Washington DC, 20010
Be part of an unforgettable event dedicated to raising funds for local charities in Washington, DC. Enjoy great food, live music, and the chance to make a difference in our community.

Driving Local Impact
Promoting a Thriving DC Community
Our mission is to empower and sustain events such as The Sundress Festival, an iconic community celebration, by raising funds, securing resources, and supporting event operations to maximize charitable impact for DC Central Kitchen and other DC nonprofit organizations.
our strategic value
Why Fund Us?
✓ Direct-to-program funding
100 percent of donations are allocated directly to our program expenses.
With an all-volunteer Board of Directors, we have zero overhead, which allows us to maximize our impact.


✓ Deep Engagement
Our Board of Directors is 100% invested in the mission.
Our combined professional experience spans decades across diverse fields including technology, nonprofit leadership, hospitality management, business transformation, and community service.
✓ Operational excellence
- Legal Compliance – 100% adherence to Form 990 filing, By-Laws & voting procedures
- Financial Transparency – monthly reconciliation & expense tracking
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure submitted annually by the Board
- Standard Operating Procedures – information technology, finances, fundraising, records retention

A Smart Investment
An investment in The Empty Bottle Fund amplifies the work of local DC nonprofits by powering community-driven events that generate meaningful, sustainable support for organizations like DC Central Kitchen.
✓ Tax Deductible
✓ flexible Donation Options



