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Join Us for the Open Door Fun Fest

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We invite you to join us for this fun, family-friendly event held in honor of our incredible team of Direct Support Professionals!

Event Overview

Each year in September, we gather to celebrate our Direct Support Professionals during National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week!

This year’s event will honor their incredible work, done in the midst of the pandemic, and is our way of giving back for everything they have given to the individuals we support. It will also mark the day when we officially become Open Door and we’d like to personally invite you to help us celebrate both at the Open Door Fun Fest!

When

Monday, September 6, 2021
11:00 am – 3:30 pm

Where

Open Door (Directions)
540 Industrial Mile Rd.
Columbus, OH 43228

Schedule of Activities

11:00 am | Check-in
Stop by our registration table to receive your free Open Door swag, food ticket, and purchase raffle tickets for our 50/50 drawing benefiting the Open Door Annual Fund!

11:00 am – 1:30 pm | Lunch at Your Leisure
Redeem your food ticket anytime during this period for a delicious lunch provided by City Barbeque!

11:30 am | Activities Begin
Choose from a wide variety of fun activities for guests of all ages including:

  • 4-station Bungee Trampoline
  • Mechanical Bull
  • Xtreme Obstacle Course
  • Big Top Bounce House with Slide
  • Dunk Tank
  • Smaller Bounce House for our younger guests
  • 6 exciting carnival games with the chance to win a small prize!

2:15 pm – 2:20 pm | A Word from Our Director
Join us for a special message from our Executive Director, Rebecca Sharp, as she shares her thanks for our DSPs and previews Open Door’s exciting future!

2:20 pm – 2:30 pm | What Door Can We Open for You?
Get a first-hand look at all the ways we Inspire Life Journeys with a special preview of our new video!

2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Volunteer Recognition & 50/50 Raffle Drawing
The Open Door Fun Fest would not be possible without the support of our dedicated team of volunteers! Join us in showing our thanks with a round of applause for their hard work!

Then stay tuned as we announce the winner of our 50/50 raffle (must be present to win)!

2:45 pm – 3:30 pm | DSP Raffle Drawing
This is the main event, our annual DSP raffle drawing! All of our DSPs will have the chance to win some great prizes like TVs, grills, electronics, gift cards, and more, all thanks to our generous event sponsors!

Event Registration

While registration is not required to attend, doing so will help us make sure we have enough of everything on hand the day of the event! Please take a moment to fill out this short form to let us know you’ll be coming!

Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!

Show your appreciation for our dedicated DSPs by becoming an Open Door Fun Fest event sponsor!

View/Download Printable Event Flyer

Current Fun Fest Sponsors

Thank you for your generous support!

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