This document is an invitation for the 20th anniversary reception of Bright Beginnings, which celebrates the organization's past accomplishments and prepares for its future. It thanks several congressional sponsors and donors who support Bright Beginnings' early education program, therapeutic and health services, and family services. It includes short stories from children who attend Bright Beginnings discussing how the program helps them through education, play, and teacher support.

1. Bright Beginnings 20 th Anniversary Reception Celebrating the Past, Preparing for the Future 10.25.2011 Connect. Donate. Volunteer.

2. Congresswoman Karen Bass (CA-33) Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-1) Congressman André Carson (IN-7) Congresswoman Yvette Clarke (NY-11) Congressman James E. Clyburn (SC-6) A special thank you to our Congressional Sponsors:

3. A special thank you to our Congressional Sponsors: Congressman Danny K. Davis (IL-7) Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (IL-2) Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-6) Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-7)

4. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-00) Congressman Ed Perlmutter (CO-7) Congressman Tim Ryan (OH-17) Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-17) Congressman John Yarmuth (KY-3) A special thank you to our Congressional Sponsors:

6. Over at our place, we're sure of just one thing: everybody in the world was once a child. – Walt Disney

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19. Thank you for coming! Connect. Donate. Volunteer.