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Support The Movement
Help Sustain the Cultural Home of the Military Child.The story of the military child is a story of movement, resilience, belonging, and legacy.
Children and teens move across states, countries, and cultures.They carry responsibility, care, and identity across every transition.
Many become quiet leaders long before adulthood, caregivers, translators, mediators, bridge-builders, and cultural bearers.
The Military Child World Expo exists to ensure they are:
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Seen
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Heard
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Supported
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Celebrated
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Remembered
Your support keeps this cultural home alive.
What Your Gift Sustains
1 / Youth Leadership & Identity Development
Workshops, the Promise of the Six Youth Summit, and creative belonging sessions that help young people build confidence, voice, and identity.
2 / Caregiver Recognition & Support
The Carrying the Torch of Care - Caregivers Breakfast and the Torch of Care Medallion Ceremony honor teens and adults who provide emotional and family care behind the scenes.
3 / School, DoDEA, & Installation Delegations
Travel and participation access for Purple Star Schools, DoDEA campuses, international schools, and globally mobile military youth.
4/ The Cultural Pavilion & Community Belonging Spaces
Reflection lounges, storytelling circles, creativity labs, and places where youth and families can exhale and feel at home.
Why Your Support Matters
Most military children will grow up to become:
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Educators
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Public servants
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Artists
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Innovators
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Leaders
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Caregivers
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Citizens who carry the memory of service
And many will forever identify as: “The Military Child.”
Your contribution invests in their voice, their future, and their place in the story of our nation.
Ways to Contribute
Monthly Sustaining Steward
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Provide recurring support that sustains year-round belonging
One-Time Contribution
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Support youth, caregivers, and school engagement directly
Sponsor a Teen Caregiver Table
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Honor 10 caregivers at the Torch of Care Breakfast
Support Youth Delegation Travel
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Ensure geographic distance is never a barrier
Legacy Giving
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Multi-year commitment or named family/endowment support
Ways to Contribute
Make Your Contribution
[ Support the Movement ]
Prefer to Give by Check or Institutional Gift?
We welcome foundation, corporate, and philanthropic stewardship conversations.
Email: stewardship@themilitarychildworldexpo.com Phone: (703) 646-8410
Our Commitment To You
We honor every contribution with:
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Transparency
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Accountability
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Community impact
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Storytelling of lives uplifted
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Stewardship rooted in dignity
We are not building a moment.
We are sustaining a cultural home.
Thank you for helping carry the promise forward.
Thank you for standing with the military child.
Make a difference
Change starts with people like you. Your donation helps make a real impact, one action at a time. Together, we can do more.
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Fuel the promise we carry.
For 250 years, military-connected children have stood beside those who serve.
Your gift powers the Military Child World Expo 2026 (MCWE 2026), the only global event dedicated to honoring them.
Every dollar sustains the Promise of the Six Pavilion (teen-led), the Torch of Care Medal, TCCSH (Teen Caregiver Hours), the Youth Marketplace, and our education, health, and mental-wellness symposiums.
Where Your Gift Also Goes
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Promise of the Six Pavilion (Independence B): Teen-led summits, keynotes, and workshops.
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Torch of Care Medal: National Medal for the Military Child Recognition.
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TCCSH – Teen Caregivers: Turning care into credit through verified community-service hours.
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Education & Transition Symposium: IEP/504 plans, Purple Star Schools & Colleges.
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Youth Marketplace: Booths, mentorship, scholarships, and startup capital for youth entrepreneurs.
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Showcase of Celebrations (Apr 26 2026): Music, performances, and community pride.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is my gift tax-deductible? Yes. MC6 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit (EIN 84-2635797).
Do I receive a receipt? Instant email receipt + annual summary each January.
Can I restrict my gift? Yes, choose a program designation from the dropdown.
Need a refund or made a mistake? Email donations@militarychildrensix.org within 15 days.
How is my data used? We never sell donor data.
1 / Legal Disclosure & Transparency
Military Children’s Six Foundation (MC6) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN 84-2635797. The Foundation is the official host and fiscal sponsor of the Military Child World Expo (MCWE), a registered “doing business as” (DBA) entity of MC6.
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. No goods or services were provided in exchange for this gift, unless otherwise noted on your receipt.
All funds are used exclusively for MCWE 2026 programming.
2 / Donation Options
Credit Card / PayPal / ACH: Secure 256-bit encrypted checkout.
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Donor-Advised Fund or Stock Gift: Email giving@militarychildrensix.org.
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Mail a Check: Military Children’s Six Foundation (MC6)
2461 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 222, Alexandria VA 22314
Memo: “MCWE 2026 Donation” -
Corporate Match: Ask HR to match your gift or use the lookup tool at checkout.
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Volunteer or In-Kind Gifts: Join our Expo team → [Volunteer Form].
Upcoming Milestones Your Gift Supports
Carrying the Torch of Care Breakfast – Apr 18, 2026 | Army Navy Country Club
Main Expo Day – Apr 25, 2026 | Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Showcase of Celebrations – Apr 26, 2026 | Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
