Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction
Non-Profit - Laconia, NH, us
Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction Employees
Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction Details
The Greater Lakes Region Children's Auction is an annual event held every December in central New Hampshire. The 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 40 years that the community has come together, over $7.5 million dollars has been raised for 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. CruCon Cruise Outlet, Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion, MB Tractor, Bank of NH, Great Eastern Radio, 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 as phone bank workers cheer at over-bids, children dance and workers fly around the room. 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.
