Annual events

Annual Event Calendar for saving one kid at a time

1. “Forever Families” Celebration Day

• Timing: February (National Parent Leadership Month)

• Purpose: Celebrate finalized adoptions and honor adoptive families.

• Activities:

  • Family-friendly festival with games, food, and music.

  • Story-sharing from adoptive families and children.

  • Recognition awards for standout families and volunteers.

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2. Spring Fundraising Gala: “Hearts for Hope”

• Timing: April

• Purpose: Major annual fundraiser to support adoption services and post-adoption care.

• Activities:

  • Dinner with keynote speakers (adoptees, adoptive parents, professionals).

  • Silent and live auctions.

  • Presentation of the impact from donor support.

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3. Adoption Education & Resource Fair

• Timing: September (back-to-school season)

• Purpose: Provide information to prospective adoptive parents and support current families.

• Activities:

  • Workshops on the adoption process, trauma-informed care, legal issues.

  • Networking booths with adoption agencies, therapists, and legal aid.

  • Activities and childcare for kids.

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4. National Adoption Month Campaign & Community Walk

• Timing: November (National Adoption Month)

• Purpose: Raise public awareness and promote adoption.

• Activities:

  • “Walk for Love” community walk or 5K.

  • Social media campaign spotlighting adoption stories.

  • Media outreach and school presentations