Help Bring Holiday Magic to Foster Youth in Columbus!

This holiday season, Cadence Care Network invites YOU to help bring joy and support to foster children in Columbus. Formerly hosted by Youth Advocate Services (YAS), our 16th Annual Snowflake Festival continues under Cadence following our merger earlier this year. On December 3, 2025, the event will be an evening dedicated to creating positive holiday memories for youth in foster care, many of whom face unique challenges during this time of year. Your support—whether through a monetary donation or by shopping our Target registry—will help bring light, love, and hope to these children this season.

Here’s How You Can Help

Make a Monetary Donation
Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support this event and make the Snowflake Festival truly magical. Every dollar donated goes toward festive decorations, winter activities, a hot meal, treats, and personalized gifts for each child. Click the "Give a Gift" button on this page to make your donation.

Shop the Target Wish List
Each child has shared their holiday wish list, and we’ve compiled it on our Target registry to make giving simple and impactful. Shopping from this list provides exactly what each child hopes to receive this holiday season.

CLICK HERE to browse and purchase directly from their wish lists, making the holiday season truly special for every child in our care. Please ensure all items can be delivered by November 28.

Note: Some children have requested items that are not available at Target—like gift cards to other stores or special items—so monetary donations are also essential. Your contribution helps us cover the cost of these additional gifts, ensuring every child receives something meaningful.

Why Your Support Matters

The Snowflake Festival is entirely made possible by the generosity of our community. For many foster children, the holidays can be a difficult time, reminding them of the family bonds and traditions they’ve been separated from. But through this event, we create moments of joy, warmth, and connection.

Every single dollar and gift donated goes directly toward creating a holiday experience that brings comfort and happiness to these children. Without the help of supporters like you, this celebration simply wouldn’t be possible.

Let’s Make This Season Special Together

Whether you donate funds, shop from the registry, or simply share this campaign with friends and family, your support is invaluable. Together, we can help foster youth in Columbus enjoy a holiday surrounded by a community that cares.

Thank you for being a part of this important tradition!

Please contact our Director of Foster Care - Columbus, Anita Godfrey, with questions about this event or your donation: Email anita.godfrey@cadencecare.org or call/text (614) 285-3762

EVENT SPONSORS

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If your business or organization is interested in supporting this event and being recognized as a community partner, please contact Jocelyn Pennino at jocelyn.pennino@cadencecare.org.

Snowflake Festival 2025

Warming The Holidays For Children In Foster Care