Open Arms Adoptions Finding Forever Gala - "Margaritaville"
Name:
Open Arms Adoptions Finding Forever Gala - "Margaritaville"
Date:
February 28, 2026
Time:
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM EST
Open Arms Adoptions Finding Forever Gala
Event Description:
Please join us at the annual Finding Forever Gala – “Margaritaville” on the evening of Saturday, February 28, 2026, as we come together to support Open Arms Adoptions help children find their forever families. It’s a lively and uplifting "party with a purpose" - an evening of food, drink, auctions (including our popular trip packages!), raffle, and this year, live entertainment by Mahana Polynesian Dancers. Early bird tickets are available on this GiveButter site through January 28, including the option for an early bird Table for 8 (grab 7 friends and enjoy a fun night out for a good cause!).
In Ohio alone, more than 3,000 children are currently eligible for adoption from the foster care system. Open Arms Adoption works tirelessly to find adoptive families for these underserved children, with a special initiative, “Keep Siblings Together,” which recruits, trains, and equips families to adopt siblings. Our Finding Forever Gala is our annual fundraising event in Columbus to raise critical funds to support our programs – this year our goal is to raise $35,000.
We are also looking for event sponsors and in-kind donors for our event. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, each offering meaningful recognition and the chance to directly impact the lives of children and families. (On the GiveButter site, click on "Donate & Tickets," then select a sponsorship level). Alternatively, in-kind donations such as products, services, or gift baskets will be offered as part of the event’s silent auction and raffle. Your business will be recognized at the event and on social media to acknowledge your generous support. It’s a wonderful opportunity to align your brand with a local, child-centric organization! Please contact Kamelia at kamelia@openarmsadopt.com if you’d like to donate an in-kind item or service.
We hope you can join us!
In Ohio alone, more than 3,000 children are currently eligible for adoption from the foster care system. Open Arms Adoption works tirelessly to find adoptive families for these underserved children, with a special initiative, “Keep Siblings Together,” which recruits, trains, and equips families to adopt siblings. Our Finding Forever Gala is our annual fundraising event in Columbus to raise critical funds to support our programs – this year our goal is to raise $35,000.
We are also looking for event sponsors and in-kind donors for our event. Multiple sponsorship levels are available, each offering meaningful recognition and the chance to directly impact the lives of children and families. (On the GiveButter site, click on "Donate & Tickets," then select a sponsorship level). Alternatively, in-kind donations such as products, services, or gift baskets will be offered as part of the event’s silent auction and raffle. Your business will be recognized at the event and on social media to acknowledge your generous support. It’s a wonderful opportunity to align your brand with a local, child-centric organization! Please contact Kamelia at kamelia@openarmsadopt.com if you’d like to donate an in-kind item or service.
We hope you can join us!
