Together, we’ll celebrate the beautiful tapestry of different cultures and backgrounds—all woven together by one focus: helping families heal and thrive.
📅 Date: Thursday, November 6
🕠 Time: 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Location: The Fennec- 1630 2nd Ave. South- Downtown Birmingham
What began as the International Adoption Clinic 23 years ago at UAB/Children’s Hospital has grown into The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic—a place where families find hope, healing, and belonging. As we celebrate our first year as an independent, free-standing clinic, we invite you to join us for an unforgettable evening that honors the community support making this work possible.
On Thursday, November 6, join us at The Fennec in downtown Birmingham for a fundraising dinner that will feature:
✨ Internationally inspired fare
✨ A vibrant global market & unique silent auction
✨ Cultural entertainment
✨ Stories of resilience and transformation from adoptive, foster, and kinship families
Our goal is to raise $240,000—through sponsorships, ticket sales, a silent auction, and a special appeal—to fund our trauma-informed medical, developmental, and therapeutic care for children and families in Alabama and beyond. Your presence at Woven Together is more than a seat at the table—it’s an investment in brighter futures. This fundraising benefit dinner supports The Adoption and Foster Care Clinic’s mission to provide trauma-informed care, resources, and support to families in Alabama, across the country, and around the world.
Ways to Get Involved
We know life is busy. Maybe you can’t make it to our Woven Together event on November 6th — but that doesn’t mean you can’t be part of the impact.
There are so many ways to help foster, adoptive, and kinship families feel seen, supported, and encouraged:
✨ Pay It Forward – Cover the cost for a family to attend the event and experience a night of hope and community.
🤝 Sponsor- Show your support while increasing brand visibility. Invite your staff or clients for a meaningful evening they’ll never forget.
📣 Be a Brand Ambassador – Share our message! Help us spread the word to others who may find joy in giving or getting involved.
Your support helps provide life-changing services like trauma-informed parent coaching, developmental assessments, and safe spaces for families to heal.
Together, we can weave stories of belonging and hope.
Silent Auction — Short Descriptions
1) Harvest Home Basket
Fall wreath + fall bulb planting basket to cozy up your home for the season.
2) Passage to India
Elephant tapestry, jewelry, cups, and treasures handcrafted in India.
3) In Your Presence — Chris Barentz
Original painting by artist Chris Barentz.
4) Beloved Creations Jewelry Set
Neutral necklace + earrings handcrafted by Amy Blount.
5) Handmade Christmas Earrings
Festive handcrafted holiday earrings.
6) Handmade Fall Earrings
Warm-toned handmade earrings for the season.
7) Birmingham Barons — 4 Tickets
Enjoy a night at the ballpark with four Barons tickets.
8) Elephant Prints (Thailand)
Pair of elephant-themed art prints from Thailand.
9) Sojourn Fair Trade — Kids Basket
Handmade Ghana basket, Uganda doll, African-print tie + paint sets from Ukraine.
10) Wade Meyers — Signed Airplane Print
Framed, signed aviation artwork from Wade Meyers Studios.
11) Wade Meyers — Pair of Signed Airplane Prints
Framed and signed aviation print duo from Wade Meyers Studios.
12) Birmingham Bulls Package
4 tickets, adult + youth jerseys, stick, tote + towel.
13) Color Crush Artwork
30" x 60" contemporary Color Crush print from At Home Furnishings.
14) Original Chicken Artwork (Set of 2)
Pair of original chicken paintings on canvas.
15) Baba Java Global Coffee Package
Six specialty international coffees curated + roasted locally.
16) Together — Rushton Art (24x36, Framed)
Beautiful framed Rushton piece celebrating connection.
17) Greddins Photography — 1-Hour Session
Professional 1-hour portrait session.
18) Hot Lap at Barber Motorsports Park
Ride along for a thrilling high-speed lap experience.
19) Deck the Halls — Connie’s Holiday Magic
Four hours of custom holiday decorating.
20) Bird’s Nest — 30x30 Painting
Pallet knife artwork on wood featuring a serene bird’s nest.
21) Kendra Scott Necklace
Timeless necklace from Kendra Scott.
22) Gorjana Gift Card — $150
Choose from modern, effortless jewelry styles.
23) Martie Duncan — Signed Cookbooks (Set of 2)
Signed Alabama 100 + Alabama Cravings.
24) Birmingham Legion Package
Match-day excitement with Birmingham Legion FC tickets package.
25) Blue Rain Express — Annual Pass
Unlimited car washes for a full year.
26) Melanie O’Keefe Commissioned Artwork
Framed horse painting by Melanie O’Keefe.
27) Antique Sailboat Painting — Henre Dupre
Framed vintage sailboat painting on canvas by Henre Dupre.
LIVE AUCTION — SHORT DESCRIPTIONS
Bourbon Lover’s Dream Bundle
A collector’s lineup of Weller, Buffalo Trace, Eagle Rare, and Blanton’s—plus premium ice molds and cocktail recipes. The ultimate bourbon night in!
Retay Gordion 12-Gauge Shotgun
A beautifully crafted 12-gauge known for outstanding balance, reliability, and performance—perfect for the serious hunter or sportsman.
Winchester SXP Long Beard + Ammo
Purpose-built for turkey hunting with Mossy Oak camo and a pistol-grip design—includes a box of ammo so you’re ready for the field.
Taste of Birmingham – Gift Card Collection
Dine your way across the Magic City with gift cards to El Barrio, Amore, Cookie Fix, and more—global flavors, local favorites, endless fun.
Birmingham Family Fun Extravaganza
$200+ in Chick-fil-A plus tickets for ice skating, zoo, museums, sports, and movies—your family’s year of memory-making starts here!
Plantation Prestige 7-Piece Patio Furniture
Refresh your outdoor living with a 7-piece aluminum patio set: six Tahiti chairs + 50" faux-wood dining table with umbrella-ready design.
Alloy Thai Private Cooking Class for 6
Join Chef Josh Haynes—trained in Thailand and with top Birmingham chefs—for a hands-on cooking experience with wine pairings and an unforgettable meal.
“A Day on the Range with Hank Winks”
Train with competitive marksman Hank Winks in pistol, carbine, and long-range rifle shooting—includes coaching, gear, drills, and adrenaline-filled fun.
3-Night Mountain Getaway Near Dollywood for 11
Mountain-view cabin sleeps 11 and features a private hot tub + indoor pool access—just minutes from Dollywood, Gatlinburg, and Pigeon Forge.
Best of Lake Guntersville – 1 Week Stay for 11
A 4BR lakeside retreat with dock + boathouse, kayaks + canoe; optional sunset pontoon cruise to Hambrick Bat Cave plus tubing/boating adventure.
Go Coastal in Charleston for 2
Experience Charleston with a private sunset boat cruise and five-course dinner at Circa 1886, paired with a 3-night romantic stay.
Escape to Spain or Portugal – 7-Night Villa for 8
Choose Barcelona or Porto for a week-long villa stay for 8—complete with private-chef dinner, winery tour, and tastings.
Montana Big Sky Country Outdoor Adventure for 2
Explore Paradise Valley with guided fly fishing, luxury sunset river float, and private Yellowstone wildlife tour + 3-night lodge stay.