Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction Revenue

About Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction

Numerous fundraising events in the Lakes Region throughout the year support the Greater Lakes Region Fund for Children (dba Children's Auction). Our first fundraiser made $2,100 in its first year and has come a long way with the help of countless volunteers and donors who have helped turn it into a major campaign on an annual basis. Over 42 years that the community has come together, over $8.6 million dollars has been distributed to area charities that focus on providing services to local children and families in need, all through volunteer efforts, community donations and corporate sponsorships. Local companies support the Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction by providing cash donations, sponsorships, and staff, allowing employees to serve the community at the event during what would normally be work hours. Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, MB Tractor, Bank of NH, Lakes Media 101.5, Breezeline, LRPA TV, Meredith Village Savings Bank and many other organizations contribute their priceless support. The Auction is entirely volunteer run, with over 700 hundred volunteers and a range of donated auction items from the community. The Auction buzzes with activity thousands of items are auctioned. Items at the Auction range from gift certificates to local businesses, sports collectibles, concert and sport tickets, autographed memorabilia, furniture, vacations, home décor, children's toys, electronics and great holiday gifts. Everything is donated; phone service, lights, auction items, computers, the location where we hold the auction; all donated! Even the food is donated by local restaurants which provide meals for the all-volunteer staff throughout the week. Determining which organizations to help is the hardest part. The Auction's Distribution Committee tries to make our best effort to determine which organizations have the greatest need, and can assist the children the most through an annual grant application process.

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