Capital M

Help Us Build Capital M

Thank you for being part of Capital M.

As we continue documenting motherhood in Washington, DC and building toward the Who Raised You? exhibit in April 2027, we want to learn more about who is participating, what you'd like to see next, and what else you may want to contribute.

This survey should take about 5 minutes. Most questions are optional, and you're welcome to share as much or as little as you'd like.

About You

Name

Email address

What DC Ward do you currently live in?

What is your age range?

How do you describe your race or ethnicity?

Select all that apply.

Are you of Hispanic, Latino/a or Spanish origin?

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

Are you a veteran or currently serving in the military?

How do you describe your relationship to motherhood?

Select all that apply.

Is there anything else about your identity, family, background or lived experience that you feel is important for Capital M to understand?

Some examples could be if you identify as a native Washingtonian, immigrant, veteran, single parent, queer mom, mother of a child with a disability, etc. This helps us understand the diversity of moms engaged through Capital M.

Your Capital M Experience

How have you participated in Capital M?

Select all that apply.

Overall, how would you describe your Capital M experience so far?

Not what I expectedMeaningful and worthwhile

What has stayed with you from your Capital M experience?

Is there anything we could have done differently or better?

Help Shape What's Next

This entire section is optional.

What would you like to see Capital M explore or create next?

This could be a conversation, event, story topic, workshop, activity, collaboration or something we haven't thought of yet.

Are there upcoming events or places where Capital M should host a Story Stop?

Think festivals, neighborhood events, conferences, markets, community gatherings, schools, libraries, faith communities or other places where DC moms already gather.

Is there a person, organization or community you think Capital M should connect with?

Suggest a Story Stop →

Would you be interested in participating in Capital M again?

Add to Your Story

Your story doesn't have to end with your interview or event.

As Capital M develops its digital collection, publication and culminating exhibit, we're continuing to gather the photographs, objects, memories and details that help bring these stories to life.

Is there anything else you'd like to add to your story?

Objects + Exhibit Loans

This entire section is optional.

Do you have an object, photograph, document, keepsake or other item that you think could help tell your story in the Who Raised You? exhibit?

Acknowledgement

May we contact you about information or materials you've shared here?

Thank you for being part of Capital M. Your time, stories, ideas and feedback are helping us document a fuller picture of motherhood in Washington, DC—and shape where Capital M goes next. We're grateful you're part of it.

Stay connected: follow Capital M on Instagram and subscribe to Inside Capital M on Substack to see what we're learning, creating and collecting along the way.