Members Of U.S. Congress To Participate In Annual Take Our Children To Work Day With Tuesday's Children

WHAT

Nonprofit Tuesday's Children arranges for members of Congress to take children who lost a parent in the military or to terrorism to work for annual Take Our Children To Work Day

WHO

Scheduled to participate:

Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX)

Rep. Bob Gibbs (OH)

Rep. Don Bacon (NE)

Rep. Jennifer Wexton (VA)

Rep. Lou Correa (CA)

Sen. Thom Tillis (NC)

Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA)

Rep. Anthony Brindisi (NY)

Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA)

Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA)

Rep. Max Rose (NY)

Rep. Jerry McNerney (CA)

Rep. Sharice Davids (KS)

Rep. Michel Cloud (TX)

Rep. Richard Hudson (NC)

Rep. Kathleen Rice (NY)

Rep. John Rutherford (FL)

Sen. Tim Scott (SC)

Rep. Ted Budd (NC)

Rep. Barbara Lee (CA)

Rep. Robin Kelly (IL)

WHEN/WHERE

Wednesday, May 8, 2019; U.S. Capitol

Participating members of Congress will be individually hosting children throughout the day at different times between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

WHY

More than 21,000 families have lost an immediate family member in the military since 9/11, and over 3,000 children lost a parent in 9/11. These families and children had to learn to heal and move forward with their lives. Members of Congress will be spending time with these children during Tuesday's Children's annual Take Our Children to Work Day.

MEDIA

Media may cover Senators and Representatives interacting with their designated child and participating in various activities to show the children what it is like to be a member of Congress. All media must be credentialed in advance.

TUESDAY'S

CHILDREN

Tuesday's Children is the leading nonprofit organization providing long- term support to communities and people impacted by terrorism and traumatic loss. Programs offered include youth support and guidance, health and wellness counseling, career guidance, adult and family services and community outreach. More information can be found at www.TuesdaysChildren.org.