Upcoming Fundraising Events
10th Annual Parrot Head Run to Benefit Fostering Hope
The Parrot Head Run is a scenic 5k and 1 mile walk in the Flats East Bank, followed by Margaritaville Cleveland’s Anniversary Party. The race was established in 2017 by four Valley Forge High School graduates in honor of a friend and fellow Parrot Head that passed away due to mental illness. Partnering with a local charity with whom she used to volunteer — Fostering Hope of Ohio — the goal in creating this event was to commemorate her life and promote mental wellness in a positive way. You can visit Hermes Cleveland or click the link below to learn more and register for the race.
Want to put your company or organization name in front of hundreds of race participants? Sponsorship packages are available! Benefits of sponsorship include logo placement in event materials and promotion on the day of the event. Spots are limited: don't miss out on this opportunity to gain brand awareness while supporting a great cause! To learn more, contact Marcia McNallie at m.mcnallie@fosteringhopeohio.org or 216-633-7798.
Click here to Register for the 2026 Parrot Head Run/Walk
Source: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Cleveland/ParrotHeadRun
Cru Uncorked $250 Gift Card Raffle
For EVERY donation made to Fostering Hope now through the end of April 2025, no matter how large or small, you will be entered in a raffle to win a $250 gift card to Cru Uncorked! This fine dining French restaurant is located at 34300 Chagrin Boulevard in Moreland Hills.
With so many special occasions to celebrate in spring and summer, it is the perfect place to gather with family & friends for graduations, wedding rehearsal dinners, or a romantic date night.
Chip in Fore Charity
Fostering Hope is honored to be selected as a beneficiary of Kaulig Giving’s Chip In For Charity event! This incredible opportunity allows us to raise critical funds to support children and youth impacted by foster and residential care.
Through this partnership, supporters can help amplify our impact—every dollar raised helps bring dignity, connection, and joy to the lives of young people navigating foster or residential care. Whether you're a golfer, a donor, or just a fan of what we do, there’s a way for everyone to chip in!
Fostering Hope Hop into Spring Packages for Youth in Residential Treatment
Fostering Hope is assembling special care packages for youth living in residential facilities–children and teens living away from family and loved ones. This spring, let’s come together to share some extra joy & hope.
We’re Collecting: reusable medium-sized bins, hand lotion, squishy/ stress balls/fidgets (no metal), word searches, journals or adult coloring books (please ensure they have no metal parts), markers (washable markers preferred), fruit gummy snacks, stuffed animals (approximately 8–12 inches), playing cards or UNO cards, chocolate bunnies, fuzzy or white socks for teens.
Hugs of Hope
Hugs of Hope Stuffed Animal Drive
Help Brighten a Child’s Valentine’s Day!
February can be a cold winter month, so let's warm hearts with a simple expression of LOVE. Our goal is to collect 500 new stuffed animals to include in the Journey Bags we provide to children in foster care across Northeast Ohio. Each bag is "stuffed with love, delivered with hope."
When children are removed from their homes, they often only have a plastic garbage bag to carry their belongings. Fostering Hope partners with agencies to provide duffel bags full of essentials and comfort items to support them during this difficult transition.
Why Are Stuffed Animals Important?
A cuddly stuffed animal is more than just a toy—it’s a source of comfort, stability, and emotional security during one of the most challenging moments in a child’s life. Your donation can help bring a sense of warmth and hope to a child in need.
How to Donate:
We’ve made it easy for you to contribute! You can donate a NEW stuffed animal with tags in one of three ways:
Amazon Registry – Select a stuffed animal from our Amazon Wishlist and have it shipped directly to our office.
Mail a Stuffed Animal – Purchase from any merchant and send it to:
Fostering Hope
5351 Naiman Parkway, Suite C, Solon, Ohio 44139Drop Off a Stuffed Animal – Bring a new stuffed animal to a designated local drop-off location or our headquarters.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Your gift of a stuffed animal will bring comfort and joy to a child this Valentine’s Day. Help us reach our goal and spread hope, one hug at a time!
Holiday Giving Program
Bring joy to a child living in foster care or residential treatment.
City Club Forum: Aging Out of the Foster Care System
Every year, roughly a thousand young people in the foster-care system in Ohio “age out” and are thrust into a reality where they are more likely to face homelessness, unemployment, and food scarcity. Child welfare agencies are working to fill the gaps, but opportunities remain.
Adrian McLemore has an intimate and deep understanding of the foster care system. At just six years old, Adrian found himself in a foster home. For the next 12 years, he lived in three states, bouncing between his parents and the system, eventually aging out of foster care. Then at 21, he responded to a call to become a kinship caregiver for his niece and nephew, who were both toddlers at the time. From these experiences, Adrian has become a champion for ensuring young people are part of the foster care conversation. He has spent over 20 years providing professional, progressive, & personal expertise across a broad range of child welfare systems.
Join the City Club as we hear from Adrian on how we can all strategically partner with agencies and institutions to improve outcomes for youth and families.
Friends of Fostering Hope will receive 20% off non-member tickets and table purchases by using the code: HOPE.
Parrot Head Run
The Parrot Head Run is a scenic 5k and 1 mile fun run benefiting Fostering Hope. Participants will receive a Jimmy Buffet-themed race shirt and bottle opener finisher medal.
Celebrity Bartending Fundraiser & Parrot Head Run Packet Pick-Up
Stop by and pick up your race packet early and order a drink from our special guest bartender.