Those of us who have experienced foster care firsthand know that the holidays can be a painful reminder of lost connections. That’s why ACTION Ohio works with our allies each year to host early Thanksgiving dinners for foster care teens (ages 14+) and alumni (ages 18+).

This annual celebration began in 2007, and has continued ever since. As former foster youth ourselves, we want our brothers and sisters of the system to know that they always have a seat at the table for Thanksgiving.

• Here is a link to a video that captures some of our Thanksgiving Together memories.
• The purpose of this event is captured perfectly in a poem written by Danny Taylor.

In 2023, early Thanksgivings will be held in Xenia and Columbus. Registration is free, but required. 

2023 Southwest Ohio Thanksgiving Dinner
Date: TBA
Timing: TBA
Emerge Banquet Center, 2960 West Enon Road, Xenia OH 45385

2023 Central Ohio Thanksgiving Dinner  
Sunday, November 19, 2023
From 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Reynoldsburg High School’s Summit Campus
8579 Summit Road, Reynoldsburg OH 43068

*The photo below is from last year’s Columbus Thanksgiving.

We welcome, and deeply appreciate our sponsors.  

Donations can be sent to our fiscal agent:
Ohio Children’s Alliance
Attn: ACTION Ohio
2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Suite 180
Columbus OH 43231

If you wish to make an online donation, please visit this link, and choose Action Ohio.

Ohio Children’s Alliance’s Federal Tax ID #: 34-1168205

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Please reach out to us if you would like to be one of our planning partners in the future.

If you have questions about any of our programs, or desire to get involved, please contact lisa@fosteractionohio.org