Find or Host an Event
Raise Awareness in Your Community
Events, such as in-store giveback campaigns, charity golf tournaments and virtual and in-person races, occur year-round to elevate the conversation about the urgent need for foster care adoption in our communities and fund the Foundation’s work to be a part of the solution.
Community support helps power our work to serve more children waiting for their forever home right now. Together, we can ensure every child has the best possible opportunity for a bright future with the support of a permanent, loving family.
Current Events
Slick City is proud to partner with Intelliplay and the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to turn a day of fun into an opportunity to make a meaningful impact for the more than 100,000 children waiting in foster care across the U.S. Together, we can slide into action and help ensure more young people know the love and security of a forever family.”
At Jeni’s, we believe something as simple as a scoop of ice cream can lead to something bigger. We’re proud to partner with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption to help raise awareness and funds for children in foster care waiting for permanent, loving families.”
For more than 30 years, Wendy’s has proudly supported the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, building on our founder Dave Thomas’ commitment to finding permanent, loving homes for children in foster care. The Frosty 5K brings communities together in support of that mission by raising funds and awareness for the Foundation’s life-changing work. With every mile completed, we move one step closer to helping ensure more children in foster care experience the love and security of a forever family.”
A growing number of individuals and organizations are hosting in-person and virtual events that benefit the Foundation’s mission. For questions about organizing an event in your community, please contact Alison Fournier, Development Events Director at 614-764-8445 or alison.fournier@davethomasfoundation.org.
Share on Social Media
Seeing a post on social media can be just what someone needs to begin the journey to become a foster or adoptive parent. Share event photos on your preferred social media and tag the Foundation.
