Last year, St. Matthew’s online auction raised about $40,000. It was such a fun event that the church is planning another that will feature art, fashion and home cooking. The auction site will open for bidding on Friday, Nov. 12 and run until Saturday, Nov. 20.
This year’s outreach partner is the FACES refugee group, which is arranging a sponsorship for another family. At least 20 percent of the net profits will go to help them raise the money needed for this initiative.
The auction’s major auction sponsors have renewed their support: McKeen Metro Glebe, Tracy Arnett Realty Ltd. and Capital Home Hardware in the Glebe. This year, they are joined by Amica The Glebe, which is opening a “seniors’ lifestyles” building in the Glebe next spring. These sponsorships will cover most of the event costs, such as the auction website and software, graphic design and promotion.
The church is building a superb catalogue that will open to preview on Nov. 1. More than 200 items are already listed, including some lovely works of art, such as paintings and exotic sculptures, antique and intriguing books and—like last year—travel certificates for resorts in Antigua, Bermuda, the Grenadines and Panama. New this year will be the use of a large Québec cottage for a week in 2022.
Last year’s offerings of Christmas baked goods and delivered meals were so popular that they will be featured again. Fashion is a new category so expect opportunities to bid on chic gifts. Registration for the auction can be reached through St. Matthew’s website (www.stmatthewsottawa.ca) or charityauction.bid/StMatthews2021Auction.
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