On November 8, 2008 the Artisans Program of Covenant House Washington was awarded a donation by the Builders' Ball. The Builders' Ball is an initiative of a host of local organizations involved in all aspects of the building trades whose number 1 mission is "To raise funds for local charities in the National Capital Area". We were incredibly thrilled to be acknowledged by such a great initiative and were even more thrilled when a few months later we were presented with the real check. After the actual Ball, the committee realized that they had far exceeded their initial contribution goals and rather than the $60,000 on the big cardboard check, we received a check for $84,000! This money will go a long way towards helping the program continue to serve our youth and move then further on the path towards a fulfilling and worthwhile career. Thanks again Builders' Ball!