Big Brothers Big Sisters 2023 Gala Benefit
Online Silent Auction
BIDDING OPENS Mon., Oct. 9th
BIDDING ENDS Thurs., Oct. 19th at 7:30 PM
(items are subject to a 3 minute auto-extend)
Auction Item Pick-up: Bidders who are present at the Gala will be able to take their items home with them, for all others auction item pickup will be at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office located at 320 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite C, Evansville, IN 47713. Pickup times will be Tuesday, Oct. 24th and Wednesday, Oct. 25th from 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment, call 812-425-6076.
Join us in celebrating and funding the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Indiana mission!
The 2023 Gala will be held Thurs., Oct. 19th, complete event details can be found at https://www.mentoringkids.org/gala
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Indiana
WE DEFEND POTENTIAL
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana is a one-to-one mentoring program dedicated to improving the lives of children in our community.
Established in 1969, we currently serve children in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Spencer, and Gibson Counties in Southwest Indiana, and Henderson
County in Kentucky.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Indiana provides children facing adversity with strong enduring professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Through the collaboration of donors, community partners, and staff, we aim to defend, ignite, and inspire the potential within our youth, clearing the pathways to their best possible future. You will truly make a difference!
Local research has shown that these positive relationships have a direct and measurable impact on children’s lives.
•83% of children showed improved attitudes towards parental trust/family connections
•91% of children maintained or improved attitudes towards risky behaviors.
OUR MISSION Create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
OUR VISION All youth achieve their full potential.
Interested in learning more about BBBS or becoming a BIG???
Learn more at https://www.mentoringkids.org/home
ONLINE BENEFIT AUCTION - Please Review All Online Terms Prior To Bidding!
BUYERS PREMIUM:
• A 10% Auction Services fee will be added to the final bid price to determine the final selling price. This excludes bidding frenzy and fund-a-need donations.
PAYMENT:
• Online Bidder's credit card on file will be charged at the conclusion of the auction, a 3% processing fee will be added. For those needing to pay via check, contact the auctioneer to arrange prior to bidding.
AUCTION ITEM PICK UP
• -Bidders who are present at the Gala will be able to take their items home with them, for all others auction item pickup will be at the Big Brothers Big Sisters office located at 320 SE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Suite C, Evansville, IN 47713. Pickup times will be Tuesday, Oct. 24th and Wednesday, Oct. 25th from 9 am - 5 pm or by appointment, call 812-425-6076.
AUCTION PROCESS & BIDDING TIPS:
• This auction is subject to a 3-minute auto-extend closing. If any bid is placed in the final 3 minutes of the auction, the auction ending will be automatically extended 3 minutes from the time the bid was placed.
• Until the auction begins to close, the bidding software will notify bidders by email when they have been outbid. Bidders may also find out if they have been outbid by refreshing the individual lot information. Due to varying internet connections/speed, please place a max bid or constantly monitor the auction at close of bidding. Sometimes email notifications can be delayed.
• You are bidding on the described item not the photograph, occasionally the wrong photo may be displayed, always read the item description.
• Refresh your screen constantly during the closing minutes of the bidding.
THANK YOU for supporting this wonderful Non-Profit organization!