Generally speaking the needs on the street are increasing and for many charities across Canada, there are dwindling resources as people are faced with financial crises of various sorts. We are hosting a fund raising auction that I would like you to attend. The details are in the rotating banner above, but if you are interested, I would like to share with you some of the events of the evening:
Greg Paul, well-known speaker and author will be our guest speaker. Greg is from Sanctuary, Toronto, and in addition to his role as a pastor of a church in the downtown core, has authored two best sellers: God in the Alley and The Twenty Piece Shuffle. Another book will soon be released. Greg is a member of the National Roundtable on Poverty and Homelessness and a member of Street Level.
Dave Smith, a renowned philanthropist, businessman and entrepreneur in Ottawa has agreed to be our auctioneer. Dave has a heart for youth, and has founded the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre. Additionally, Dave has been instrumental in the process of bringing a residential detox program to Ottawa.
In addition to over 150 Silent Auction items, we have a number of live auction items. The live auction items will include, but not limited to the following list:
The Rideau Canal Story – a set of 8 customed framed prints celebrating the 150th anniversary of the building of the Rideau Canal, value $1400
Stradivarius Violin (copy) & Two framed prints: Damsels with Stringed Instruments, value $1,000
The OLD WEST Collection: 26 volumes, faux leather covers, time-life series, value $600
Lunch with the Chief Vern White. Value: priceless!
Romantic Getaway #1, one night at the Lord Elgin, $100 coupon from the Keg, a camera, bath set. Value $410
Romantic Getaway #2, two nights at the Auberge de mon petit chum, Wakefield, $100 coupon le Moulin Restaurant Wakefield, Book “Celebration of Love”, special “Basket of Healthy Chocolate”. Value $500
Big Girl’s Special, One month membership tanning package, Nine West designer sunglasses with Coach case, a gift certificate for cut, style and highlights, and SPA bath set. Value $650
Big Boy’s Special, One hour plane ride over Ottawa in Cessna 150, Complete car cleaning, DeWalt heavy duty drill, 40 pc socket set, 5 Guy tools, Jack Astor Restaurant Certificates, Haircut, Certificate Play It Again Sports. Value $545
98.5 the JEWEL Advertising Kit, Forty 30 second spots on Ottawa’s own “the Jewel” 98.5 fm. Value $2,000
Pitt Special SA2 A plane ride on one of eight ‘Red Baron’ biplanes in Canada. A ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity to ride the wind. Value: $450
ROOM REDO – Upper Room Home Furnishings Gift Certificate $2,000 towards a consultation and furniture remake of a room of your choice in your own home.
Tickets are available by calling our office 613-237-6031.
Love to see you there. Thanks for your support!
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