We are excited to announce our annual benefit, Creating Futures Benefit & Silent Auction returns to downtown Cleveland, Pickwick & Frolic, on September 14th, 2024. All proceeds from the event will go to AdoptionNetwork Cleveland and benefit our mission to connect and empowerindividuals, organizations, and communities impacted by adoption, kinship,and foster care, and provide a source of healing for those in need.

During 2023, our 99 volunteers, together with a dozen staff members, facilitated services and programs supporting over 1,500 individuals, children, and professionals connected to the adoption and child welfare services. Our programs continued to expand to respond to our served community members' otherwise unmet needs.

Individual members, donors, corporate partners, foundations, and proceeds from our annual benefit ensure our programs and services can continue to provide resources and support for youth and families; ensure a staff member is available to answer our helpline, and to facilitate support groups and gatherings; and to host fee-free educational programs, speakers, and trainings that feature regional and national experts.

This year’s event will capitalize on the venue’s ambiance, including a martini bar with a James Bond theme, live jazz by local favorites - Swingbone, heavy hors d'oeuvres, complimentary valet parking, and an exciting silent auction! The silent auction will be held simultaneously online and in person, so individuals from across the country will be able to participate in the fun and support Adoption Network Cleveland!

Silent auction inkind donors will be recognized in the event program, on our website, on social media (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn) and in our annual report. Donors will also be recognized to our newsletter readers, 7,000+. Information on donors will be distributied to constiuents. Inkind donations must be received by August 1, 2024 to be included in silent auction materials.