Empowering Communities, Enriching Lives:
The DRI Foundation at the 2026 Annual Meeting
The DRI Foundation continues its mission of service and support at the 2026 DRI Annual Meeting, empowering members to give back to their communities and the host city of Washington, D.C. Through fundraising, outreach, and wellness initiatives, the Foundation channels resources into programs that uplift lives—whether through advancing diversity, promoting mental and physical well-being, or fostering meaningful connections within the legal profession.
At the heart of these efforts are two dynamic, volunteer-driven committees:
- DRI Cares, which mobilizes members to make a difference through hands-on volunteer work and charitable giving in local communities.
- DRI for Life, which encourages a holistic approach to professional and personal wellness, offering mentoring, support networks, and activities that promote balance and resilience.
By participating in the following Foundation activities at the Annual Meeting, attendees directly contribute to these impactful programs. Every donation and volunteer hour helps strengthen the legal community and extend DRI’s values far beyond the conference walls.
DRI Cares and Friendship Place
DRI Cares is proud to support Friendship Place at this year’s Annual Meeting. Friendship Place is the premier housing service provider for people experiencing homelessness in the DC region. Their innovative, customized, person-focused programs, including Veterans First, empower participants to rebuild their lives, find homes, get jobs, and reconnect with friends, family, and the community, permanently!
Please join us on Thursday, October 22 at 12:00 p.m. in the Exhibit Hall to make care kits for veterans and others in the DC community who are experiencing homelessness.
DRI Cares is dedicated to giving members the opportunity to support amazing organizations through fundraising
and volunteer activities. Help a great cause and connect with your peers through DRI Cares events.
DRI for Life Events
Star Spangled Banger Run/Walk
Thursday, October 22, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Put on your best red, white and blue and join us for the Star Spangled Banger of a 5K-ish Run/Walk bright and early Thursday morning. Our route will take us on a loop around some of the most famous buildings and monuments in D.C. and you can connect with new and old friends.
DRI for Life Caffeine Convoy
Friday, October 23, 7:00 a.m.–8:00 a.m.
Join us for our Caffeine Convoy to Blue Bottle Coffee just a few blocks from the hotel. You will have time to get a cup of your favorite morning beverage and walk with DRI friends.
DRI for Life is where our members help each other. DRI’s members have their own stories to tell.
Everyone is talking about health and wellness, and DRI for Life is the forum for that discussion. DRI for Life allows for easy access to useful information and support for work-life balance and health and wellness issues.