02/07/2018
The Board of Directors for DC Design House, Inc., the 501(c)3 nonprofit that oversees the running of the annual showhouse, voted unanimously to disband the nonprofit after raising $290,000 during the 2017 DC Design House last October and more than $2 million in 10 years.
Founding members of the DC Design House include Co-Founder and Corporate Officer Skip Singleton, Co-Founder Debbie Singleton, Corporate Officer and Designer Liaison Taylor Wells, and the late Sandy Steele, who was a corporate officer. Additional members of the Board of Directors include Kathy Barker, Susan Hayes Long, Sherry Moeller, Sharon Putterman, and Randie Jackson Reilly.
We'll be eternally grateful for the tireless support and encouragement we received over the 10 years to make the month-long event benefiting Children's National Medical Center such a success. With an all volunteer board of directors and executive committee and support of Children's Health Board, the event was a true labor of love. Special thanks to all the dedicated and talented designers over the years who created extraordinary spaces and for all the vendors, boutiques, sponsors, and more who helped throughout the years, including our photographer Angie Seckinger. And thanks to all within the community who visited each year and shared in our love of design.
Thank you HOME & DESIGN Magazine for being our media sponsor and all the media coverage including the Washington Post's look back yesterday:
Difficulty in finding volunteers — and houses — led to end of charity event’s 10-year run.
