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  • October 1 - 31, 2025
    Socktober with Clara's Hope

    This year, we're creating 200 Family Care Baskets to support kids and families in foster care. Join us by collecting items, sponsoring a basket, or organizing a fun contest with your school, business, or group.

    Support Clara's Hope through these exciting October events:

    BBQ for Hope (10/11) – Order a delicious meal while supporting local families.


    Culver’s Fundraiser (10/15) – A portion of your meal purchase goes directly to Clara’s Hope.


    Socktober – Help us collect donations for families all month long.

    Our Socktober wish list is here: https://a.co/b5y9rTw

     

    📩 Get involved today: rachael@clarashope.org

     

    Together, we've already collected 150,000+ new items since Socktober began - let's keep the momentum going!

     

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  • November 29, 2025
    Clara's Hope Fundraiser Night Flint Firebirds tickets!

    $18 each A portion of ticket sales goes to Clara's Hope.
    Get some friends and family together and go have some fun over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.


    Flint Firebirds vs. Soo Greyhounds

    7 p.m. Puck Drop

    Teddy Bear Toss


    – Bring a new or gently used teddy bear/stuffed animal to throw onto the ice after the Firebirds score their first goal


    – All teddy bears and stuffed animals will be donated to local children’s centers or hospitals


    Let's go watch some Hockey!!!

    You can purchase tickets here: https://givebutter.com/firebirdsclarashope

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  • Sat, October 11, 2025
    BBQ for Hope

    It's back!

    The best BBQ around! No day-of orders - all orders must be in by 10/2/25.

    Order a few - one to eat that day, and one to freeze for the BIG MSU vs. U of M game on October 25! They freeze great and feed a crowd!

    Make tailgating easy and fun while supporting Clara's Hope!

    Thanks as always, and please share with all your friends that love a great BBQ!

     

    📅 Pick-Up Time: 9–10:30 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025
    💲 Price: $50 for each Boston Pork Butt
    ⚡ Only 50 available!
    📝 Orders due by October 2, 2025

    ➡️ ORDER Here: https://givebutter.com/BBQforHope2025

    📍 Pick-Up Location:
    Clara’s Hope Family Center
    2525 W. Shiawassee Ave.
    Fenton, MI 48430

     

    We are excited to have you enjoy the BEST BBQ ever. Thank you for supporting Clara’s Hope!

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  • Wed, October 15, 2025
    Culver's Event

    Come get dinner, dessert, or a snack!

    Join Clara's Hope at Fenton Culver's 10/15/25 anytime from 5:00-7:00pm.

    A portion of all sales during that time will be donated back to Clara's Hope!

    Thank you Culver's for your support.

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  • Sat, June 28 & 29, 2025
    Mini Sessions for Clara's Hope

    Schedule your mini session and capture gorgeous memories to display on your walls.


    Join Marianna Johnson Photography for a limited number of summer mini sessions at a stunning private, local vineyard. This will be a beautiful backdrop of field, vineyard, and rolling hills.

    Whether you're celebrating an engagement, updating family photos, or just wanting new photos to display on your walls - this location is an ideal setting.

    Half of the session cost will go towards a donation to Clara's Hope. Clara’s Hope is a local nonprofit serving foster and adoptive families in Genesee and Livingston counties. They offer essential resources, mentorship, and meaningful community connections to help families thrive. Through innovative home- and community-based programs, Clara’s Hope tailors support to meet the unique needs of both parents and children impacted by foster care and adoption—walking alongside them every step of the journey.

    Details:

    - 20 minute mini session
    - 5 edited, digital files with the option to purchase more
    - $200


    Perfect for couples, families, or senior portraits. Spots are limited. Book now!  https://book.usesession.com/s/fJt-j-PNFG

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  • Thurs, Aug 7, 2025
    2025 Back to School Bash

    🎉 SUMMER BACK TO SCHOOL BASH PARTY!!! 🎉


    Clara’s Hope 4th Annual Back to School Bash


    📅 Date: Thursday August 7, 2025


    📍 Location: Clara's Hope Family Center 2525 W. Shiawassee Ave Fenton, MI 48430


    🕒 Time: 6-8PM


    Get ready for our BIGGEST Bash yet! 🎈

    Why a bash, you ask? Because foster and adoptive families deserve to be celebrated! The Back to School Bash is our way of pouring love, joy, and practical support into local families as they prepare for the new school year.

    ✨ What to Expect:


    GIANT Inflatables
    Epic Foam Pit
    Water Play for Littles
    Face Painting
    Yard Games & Crafts
    Delicious Food
    Awesome Prizes & Giveaways
    And every registered child gets a backpack FULL of school supplies!

    🎒 Families: Please register by July 31!

    👉 https://form.jotform.com/251335268005148

    This event is completely free, but registration is required so we can plan well — especially to ensure every child receives a backpack and everyone gets enough to eat.

    💛 Who’s Invited?
    ALL foster and adoptive families in Genesee & Livingston County!

    🌟 Goals for the Bash:
    Celebrate and encourage foster and adoptive families

    - Equip kids with what they need for school
    - Help families connect and build meaningful relationships
    - Empower our community to support foster and adoptive families

    🙌 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
    It takes a village — 40+ volunteers are needed to help make this day a success. Teens 13+ can serve with an adult.


    📅 Please sign up by July 21:


    👉 https://form.jotform.com/251335473811151


    🎉 Come join the fun, support an incredible cause, and help change lives!

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  • Sat, July 5, 2025
    2025 Back to School Bash

    We are BACK and RAMPED it up a bit with a wider variety of toppings. This is held on Silver Lake in Fenton. Orders can be made by driving over to the Dock and telling us- our very own Executive Director, Tami Kromer will be taking orders and delivering right to your boat!!!  

    📅 Date & Time:
    Saturday, July 5, 2025
    12 PM – 5 PM (or until we sell out!)  

    📍 Location:
    Widing’s Dock – South end of the lake
    (Pick up your pizza at the dock!)  

    🍕 Event Details:
    Enjoy delicious, handmade pizza while supporting foster and adoptive families in our community!
    Each pizza is just $15 – and donations are gladly accepted.

    Available Toppings:
    Cheese, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Red & Green Peppers, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Green Olives, Balsamic Glaze  

    💵 Payment Options:
    Cash, Check, or Venmo @clarashope

    All proceeds go directly to Clara’s Hope to help local foster and adoptive families thrive.  

    📣 Order early and pick up your pizza at the dock — supplies are limited, and we may sell out fast! 

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  • Fri, May 16, 2025
    Secret Garden Party for the Ladies of Clara's Hope
     

    You're Invited! 

    Clara’s Hope is celebrating the amazing women in our community—both the moms we serve and the volunteers who support them! Join us for a Secret Garden Party on May 16, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Clara’s Hope Family Center.

    Enjoy an evening of connection, encouragement, and fun in a beautiful garden setting.

    Please RSVP by May 8, 2025 using this link: https://form.jotform.com/250762999417169

    We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 

     

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  • Fri, May 2, 2025
    Clara's Hope Bowling Fundraiser - 6:30pm
     

    Join Clara's Hope and some amazing friends at our 3rd annual Bowling Fundraiser!
    Just $30 per person gets you a night of bowling, pizza and pop! Get some friends together and have a night of fun for a great cause.


    We will have fun games and prizes as well as a 50/50 that night!


    Lane Sponsorships are available as well for just $250. This includes 4 bowlers, pizza, pop, custom signage at the event and promotion from Clara's Hope.


    Please join us for this fun event at Holly Lanes.  Link for Sponsorships and Bowling registrations https://givebutter.com/clarashopebowling2025

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  • Sat, April 26, 2025


    Pack the Packs
      

    Help stuff 300 backpacks full of first night essentials for infants, children, and teens when they first enter foster care.


    Most children enter foster care with only the clothes on their backs. These bags give them something to call their own and also provides some essentials for the first night so foster parents don't have to run to the store while trying to help a child settle in.


    Thank you for supporting children and families in our community!


    Volunteers need to sign up using this form. https://form.jotform. com/250715794750160


    Space is limited so sign up soon. Thanks for helping!
    This will be held at the Clara's Hope Family Center 2525 W. Shiawassee Ave Fenton, MI 48430

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  • Thurs, April 24, 2025

    Clara's Hope 10th Anniversary Open House & Erin Deale's Send Off Party
     

    Join us as we celebrate 10 years of Clara’s Hope and honor Erin Deale, our longtime program manager, as she embarks on a new journey out of state! Erin has been a cornerstone of Clara’s Hope, and while we will deeply miss her, we want to send her off with love and gratitude.


     📅  Date: Thursday April 24, 2025

    📍 Location: Clara's Hope Family Center 2525 W. Shiawassee Ave Fenton, MI 48430

     ⏰ Time: 3-7pm


    Stop by for a bit or stay a while—bring the whole family! We’ll have:

     

     🎉 Fun activities for kids and adults

     

     🍪 Refreshments and desserts for all

     

     🚚  D&W Street Eatery Food Truck (meals available for purchase, with 10% of proceeds donated to Clara’s Hope!)


    This is a time to celebrate the incredible impact of Clara’s Hope over the past decade and look forward to the future.
    We hope to see you there!

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  • Sat, April 12, 2025

    Hope for the Journey Conference-Clara's Hope

     This FREE (but RSVP required) conference brings together proven, practical teaching and insight as well as everyday, hopeful wisdom - designed for parents and caregivers meeting the needs of children impacted by adoption and/or foster care.


    For the organizations, schools, and churches seeking to serve these children and families, you will gain a better understanding of their complex needs along with resources to equip you in your walk with them.


    No childcare and lunch will be on your own. You are welcome to bring a lunch if you prefer or there are several options nearby. Snacks will be provided by PARC. Workbooks and certificates of attendance provided by Clara's Hope.


    Join Clara's Hope and PARC at New Life Christian Fellowship in Grand Blanc along with other local foster, adoptive parents, caregivers, and staff from agencies, schools, and churches as we learn more about our children and strategies to help support them.


    This is Free to attend, but does require an RSVP at https://form.jotform.com/ 250554884162158


    For more information, email erin@clarashope.org

     

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  • Wed, Feb 5, 20258:00 AM Fri, Feb 7, 20256:00 PM

    Freedom Center Church (map)

    Join us for Clara's Hope Annual Auction Fundraiser as we come together to Change Generations in our community!

    3-Day Online Auction: February 5-7, 2025

    Open to anyone, anywhere, at no cost to participate!

    In-Person Celebration (Ticketed Event): Friday, February 7, 2025

    Get Involved:

    Host a Table for 8: Create an evening to remember by hosting a table and inviting others who are passionate about supporting foster and adoptive families.

    Individual Tickets: Available now—secure your spot today!

    Sponsorship Opportunities: Become a HOPE, JOY, or FAMILY sponsor and make a lasting impact.

    Program Ads: Showcase your business or organization by placing an ad in our event program.

    Donations Needed: Contribute items, experiences, or gift certificates for our auction.

    All information, tickets, sponsorships, and more: HERE

    Make a Donation Today: HERE

    Every partnership, donation, and ticket directly supports local foster and adoptive families, helping them overcome challenges and thrive.

    Together, we can Change Generations in 2025!

    THANK YOU for being part of this life-changing mission with Clara's Hope! 


     

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