Annual Finding Forever Gala: An Evening in Tuscany

Every child deserves the love and security of a forever family. Join us for an unforgettable evening inspired by the beauty, warmth, and charm of the Tuscan countryside while making a lasting difference in the lives of children waiting for a forever family.

The Annual Finding Forever Gala is Open Arms Adoptions’ signature fundraising event, bringing together compassionate supporters, community partners, and families who believe every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a safe, loving, and permanent home.

Enjoy an elegant evening featuring delicious dining, meaningful stories, exciting auctions, and unique experiences all while helping create brighter futures for children.

What to Expect

Spend the evening immersed in a Tuscan-inspired atmosphere featuring:

• Dinner
• Inspiring stories that highlight the life-changing impact of adoption
• Silent Auction
• Live Auction
• Destination Station travel experiences
• Ticket Raffle
• Paddle Raise
• Beautiful photo opportunities
• And more surprises throughout the evening

Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning as one of our longtime supporters, your presence helps create hope for children and families across our communities.

VIP Experience

Upgrade your evening with our VIP experience.

VIP guests receive:

• Exclusive admission beginning at 5:00 PM
• VIP Happy Hour
• Early access to the Silent Auction, Ticket Raffle, and Destination Station
• Special VIP gift
• Additional exclusive experiences (to be announced)

General Admission begins at 6:00 PM.

Why Your Attendance Matters

Every ticket purchased, sponsorship secured, auction bid placed, and donation made helps Open Arms Adoptions continue serving children and families throughout Ohio.

This past year alone, Open Arms Adoptions:

• Answered more than 160 calls from expectant mothers seeking guidance, support, and hope.
• Helped more than 50 children find the love, stability, and permanence of a forever family.

Your support makes these stories possible.

Together, we can continue creating families, preserving hope, and ensuring more children experience the love they deserve.

Become a Sponsor

Businesses and community partners play an essential role in making this evening possible.

Sponsorship opportunities provide valuable recognition while directly supporting the mission of Open Arms Adoptions. Whether you’re a small business or a corporate partner, your investment helps create lasting impact for children and families.

View our sponsorship opportunities or contact us to learn how your organization can become part of this special evening.

Can’t Attend?

You can still make a difference.

If you’re unable to join us in person, you can support the mission by making a tax-deductible donation. Every gift helps Open Arms Adoptions continue providing hope, guidance, and forever families for children in need.

Dress

Tuscan-inspired attire is encouraged. Think warm colors, flowing fabrics, linen, floral prints, Mediterranean elegance—or simply dress in your favorite cocktail attire and enjoy the evening with us.

We can’t wait to welcome you for an evening of celebration, community, and purpose as we work together to create more forever families.

Reserve your seat now, ticket prices increase August 1.