Four Thanksgivings were held in 2018.
- The 2018 Northeast Thanksgiving took place in Cleveland on November 3rd: (link to more photos) This event was held at Saint Ignatius High School. Sponsors included: St. Ignatius High School, Cuyahoga County Children and Family Services, Junior League of Greater Cleveland, National Council of Jewish Women, Cleveland Section, Adoption Network Cleveland, Fill This House, Open Table, The Purple Project and My Very Own Blanket.
- The 2018 Southeast Thanksgiving took place in Athens on November 4th: (link to more photos) This event was held at the Grover Center at Ohio University. Sponsors included: Kiser’s BBQ, Ohio University, Athens County CASA, Athens County Foster Parent Association, Athens County Children Services, Fairfield County Children Services, and My Very Own Blanket.
- The 2018 Southwest Thanksgiving took place in Cincinnati on November 10th: (link to more photos) This event was held at the Columbia Center. Sponsors included: Junior League of Cincinnati, The Peoples Church, Opportunities Knocking TLP, Easley Blessed Photography, My Very Own Blanket, University of Cincinnati’s HEMI initiative, Montgomery County JFS, Kroger, and Safe Pastures Transitional Living.
- The 2018 Central Thanksgiving took place in Columbus on November 5th: (link to more photos) This event was held at the eStem Academy, which is part of Reynoldsburg City School’s Summit Campus. Sponsors included: Reynoldsburg City Schools, including the Leo Club, National Council of Jewish Women: Columbus Section, Congregation Beth Tikvah Sisterhood, Junior League of Columbus, Kay’s Catering, Half Price Books, Dave Thomas Foundation, My Very Own Blanket, Cece Norwood, Kristin Gilbert and Dora Sterling.