Auction Update: October 2, 2020

Donations, Donations, Donations! – 2020 Serendipity Virtual Auction

The Serendipity Auction needs you (yes, you)!!

Can you make something: knit a scarf, bake a cake, bead a necklace, make jam? Do you have a piece of art (painting or ceramics) you want to share with others? Many of the types of donations from the past can still be offered.

How about hosting a virtual party, a virtual movie viewing and discussion or a group game? Do you have a special talent you could teach during a Zoom meeting or Google Meet?

Many local businesses and restaurants have previously donated to past Serendipity Auctions. We have approached a small subset for donations. If there is a favorite business (hair salon, restaurant, hardware store, or bakery), consider purchasing a gift certificate to donate to the auction. This will support UCE and our larger community at the same time. You may also consider asking them for a donation. Here is a sample business letter and business donation form for you to use.

Looking for some ideas?

There are many creative ways for hosting virtual events. Click here for 10 inspiring ideas.

The goal of the Serendipity Auction is to strengthen or create connections between UCE members and friends while raising funds for UCE activities. The Auction Committee is available to help you decide what and how to donate–we look forward to hearing from you!

While in-person group events are always bestsellers at Serendipity, we are not going to include those currently. We are tentatively planning a second auction in the spring that will include in-person group events (depending on public health considerations, perhaps with an emphasis on outdoors).

Still have questions or want to discuss more ideas?

Contact us at the UCE Serendipity Auction email: auction@ucevanston.org

Susan Comstock

Jennifer Walsh

Catherine Deamant