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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

Smash Park - Multiple Locations

DATES
May 1 – May 31

LOCATIONS

Westerville, OH
495 Polaris Parkway
Westerville, OH 43082

La Vista, NE
8121 S 125th Street
La Vista, NE 68128

Roseville, MN
1721 County Road C West
Roseville, MN 55113

West Des Moines, IA
6625 Coachlight Drive
West Des Moines, IA 50266

 

In support of National Foster Care Month, all Smash Park locations will generously donate 15% of every charity cocktail sold to benefit the Foundation’s mission. All proceeds raised will help advance the Foundation’s vision that every child will have a permanent home and a loving family.

Smash Park is proud to partner with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption because we believe every child deserves a permanent home and a loving family. For every customer who chooses to spend brunch with us in April, we hope to spread awareness about the urgent need for foster care adoption and help make the dream of a forever family a reality for the children who have been waiting the longest.”

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams - Clintonville

DATE
June 9

LOCATION

4247 N. High St.
Clintonville, OH 43214

 

On June 9 from 2–5 p.m., Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams in Clintonville, OH will generously donate 25% of all sales to support the Foundation’s mission. Every dollar raised will help make a life-changing impact on the thousands of young people waiting in foster care for a permanent, loving 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.”

Crooked Can Summer Carnival

DATE

June 14

LOCATION

Crooked Can Brewing Company
5354 Center Street
Hilliard, Oh 43029

 

The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption thanks Crooked Can Brewing Company for hosting the fourth annual Crooked Can Summer Carnival, June 14 from 1-4 p.m. The event will feature food, games, face painting, a DJ and more!

With help from Crooked Can Brewing Company, event sponsors and the Foundation’s caring community of supporters, all proceeds from the carnival will advance the Foundation’s mission to finding safe, permanent homes for the longest waiting children in North America’s foster care systems. 

We are proud to partner with the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption because of their true commitment to finding permanent homes for children in foster care. Crooked Can Brewing Company is proud to host an event that brings the community coming together to make a difference.”

PLAN AN EVENT

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.

Become a Corporate Partner

Supporting the Foundation through an event is a great first step to making a difference. A growing number of organizations have taken the next step by naming the Foundation as their charity of choice and establishing a multi-year commitment to make an even bigger impact.

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.

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