Ford’s Theatre Society announced that staff, audiences, and the company of this season’s production of A Christmas Carol raised $53,448.95 on behalf of Everybody Wins DC. To date, Ford’s has raised more than $1,170,853 for Washington-area charities, impacting tens of thousands of lives in the DC area since 2009, when the charity drive began.“A Christmas Carol has long reminded audiences of the impact that kindness and connection can have,” said Ford’s Theatre Director Paul R. Tetreault. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to honor that message by supporting Everybody Wins DC, whose work helps cultivate confidence, curiosity, and joy for children who thrive with added support around reading and mentorship.” Check presentation at Ford’s Theatre. Photo by Gary Erskine. Everybody Wins DC (EWDC) helps local children thrive through the power of reading. EWDC’s free programs include one-on-one mentoring, group read-aloud events, and free book distributions. Together, these activities serve more than 5,000 children across the greater D.C. area, helping them to become stronger readers, build social-emotional skills and find joy in books.“When kids read, they can succeed. That’s why Everybody Wins DC creates engaging and exciting reading opportunities for thousands of kids each year,” said Jordi Hutchinson, Executive Director of Everybody Wins DC. “But we can’t do our work without amazing partners like Ford’s Theatre. This contribution truly captures the spirit of generosity in A Christmas Carol and will bring the power and joy of books to communities across the DC area. We are grateful to have their support.”A Christmas Carol companies traditionally vote for a charity to support at the first rehearsal, then collect donations following performances throughout the run. This year’s company selected Everybody Wins DC, and donations were collected from November 20 to December 28, 2025, with a final check presentation on December 30. Patrons made gifts in person or online. Members of the cast and crew for A Christmas Carol and Ford’s Theatre Society staff also contributed to the campaign.Past organizations selected by A Christmas Carol companies for the charity drive include Hope for Henry, Hope and a Home, Theatre Washington’s Taking Care Fund, Bright Beginnings, Homeless Children’s Playtime Project, House of Ruth, Food Friends, N Street Village, Bread for the City, Covenant House Washington, Martha’s Table, Miriam’s Kitchen, So Others Might Eat (SOME), Thrive DC and For Love of Children. About Ford’s Theatre Society One of the most visited sites in the nation’s capital, Ford’s Theatre reopened its doors in 1968, more than a hundred years after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Operated through a partnership between Ford’s Theatre Society and the National Park Service, Ford’s Theatre is the premier destination in the nation’s capital to explore and celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s life and legacy. Ford’s Theatre Society was founded under the guidance of executive producer Frankie Hewitt, who, during her 35-year tenure, established Ford’s as a living, working theatre producing performances that highlighted the diversity of the American experience. Since the arrival of Paul R. Tetreault as Director, critics and the theater-going public have recognized Ford’s for the superior quality of its artistic programming. With works from the Tony-nominated Come From Away and the nationally acclaimed Big River, to the world premieres of Meet John Doe, The Heavens Are Hung In Black, Liberty Smith, Necessary Sacrifices, The Widow Lincoln, The Guard, Grace, Something Moving and The American Five, Ford’s Theatre is making its mark on the American theater landscape. Under the current leadership of Board of Trustees Chairman Phebe N. Novakovic and through the lens of Lincoln’s leadership and legacy, Ford’s today endeavors to advance Lincoln’s “unfinished work” with programs and performances that cultivate empathy, encourage dialogue, and bridge divides in American life. About Everybody Wins DC Everybody Wins DC is a nonprofit organization that uses books and reading to help children thrive. EWDC’s work focuses on social-emotional development, foundational literacy skills, and building a love of reading and learning. Current programs include one-on-one mentoring, read-aloud/book discussions, and free book distributions, which combined, reach approximately 5,000 students across the DC region each year.  The post Ford’s Theatre donates over $53K to Everybody Wins DC appeared first on DC Theater Arts. ...read more read less