We hope you'll join us for STRIVE's 2024 Annual Auction!

 

"The World Is My Canvas..."

This November, we'll be be hosting a hybrid auction which will have both in-person and virtual pieces of the event. 

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Join us from 6-9pm (EST) Thursday, November 14th at the Italian Heritge Center for a live, in-person event. Our in-person event will include bidding on our live items, our fund-a-need, participant speeches, activities, food and beverages and more! Also, bring your creative side to participate in an interactive art activity at the event!  Our live event will be hosted by auctioneer Michael Carey and News Center Maine's Chris Costa. We'll also have live music from Paul Burgos! 

Tickets for our live event are $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door. Purchase tickets by clicking the "Order Tickets" button below or contact STRIVE Program Director, Whitney Wildes, at wwildes@pslstrive.org. 

*New this year!* The STRIVE Business to Business Networking Group will be hosting a FREE Networking Event before the auction at the Italian Heritage Center from 5-6pm (November 14th). Networking attendees will have their name and business prominently displayed at the event and will also be entered to win an excellent raffle prize! To attend, please RSVP to Nola Fennessy at nolafennessy@gmail.com. 

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Online bidding on our silent auction items will be open from 6pm (EST), Thursday, November 14th until 8pm (EST) Thursday, November 21st. Browse all of our auction items by clicking the "View All Items" button above! Be sure to check back often, items are added daily!

*No tickets necessary for this portion of the event*

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Here is some information on the event and some frequently asked questions for when bidding opens November 14th!

This link will show you how to register and bid on your computer: https://youtu.be/XOo9WNrfXR0  

This link will show you how from a mobile device: https://youtu.be/1g_iOLGHAuk  

Any questions- please email us at any time at auction@pslstrive.org  or wwildes@pslstrive.org! 

Payment Options: Guests can pay for items and/or make a donation using all major credit cards.

How will I know if I won something? We think you will like the Bidding for Good website. It allows you to make bids in advance- up to a certain level that you determine, OR you can continue to visit the page regularly and make a bid. You will be notified by email if you are outbid, and also if you win the item at the conclusion of the auction. Please watch your junk/spam folders for updates from STRIVE and Bidding for Good about the auction!

What are the automated bid increments? We will be using automated bid increments. Automatic increments are set by default.  If you leave the Bid Increment field blank when creating an item, the system will default to these increments.  The automatic increments are designed to increase gradually as the leading bid increases.
 
        Leading Bid: $1.00 - $99.99 -- Bid increment: $5.00                                    
        Leading Bid: $100.00 - $199.99 -- Bid Increment: $10.00

        Leading Bid: $200.00 - $499.99 -- Bid Increment: $20.00

        Leading Bid: $500.00 - $999.99 -- Bid Increment: $50.00

        Leading Bid: $1,000.00 - $4,999.99 -- Bid Increment: $100.00

        Leading Bid: $5,000.00+ -- Bid Increment: $200

When can I pick up my item(s): This year, we will be holding multiple pick up events at STRIVE, 28 Foden Road, South Portland, ME 04106.

Pick up dates are scheduled for: 

Monday, November 25th from 9a-5p

Tuesday, November 26th from 9a-8p

Wednesday, November 27th from 9a-12p

If you need to come at a time other than our scheduled pick up dates, please contact STRIVE Program Director, Whitney Wildes, at wwildes@pslstrive.org or 207-774-6278.

All items not picked up by Friday, December 20th, will be graciously accepted as a donation to our 2025 auction with no refund issued.

If you have purchased items that can be mailed, such as a gift certificate, we will mail those to your address. Mailed items may come with an additional shipping charge. If you purchase a physical item, that can be shipped, there will be additional shipping charges. The item description will note if the item can or cannot be shipped. 

Where can I see an auction item listing? You are in the right place! Click on "View All Items" (at the top of this page). Please note that the item list is constantly being updated as items continue to come in steadily, and we anticipate items coming in all the way until the auction ends.

We would like to make a donation of an item or experience. Is it too early/late? Not at all! Please contact us at auction@pslstrive.org to discuss. Or- you can donate directly through the auction website by clicking the "Donate Items" button. (Please note that STRIVE does reserve the right to decline items that may not be appropriate.)

I would like to make donation instead of purchasing an item. Is that possible? Yes, and thank you! You can donate directly via our website at https://www.pslstrive.org/donate. Thank you for your support!

Additional Questions- We know there is a lot of information here, so please don't hesitate to contact our events team at auction@pslstrive.org  or by phone at 207-774-6278 ext 311 You can also visit our website- www.pslstrive.org/auction  for more information, links/videos, and a virtual auction program! 

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More information on both portions of the event will be available this fall! In the meantime, feel free to browse our online items and start thinking about where you'd like to place your bids! 

STRIVE's annual auction supports the work of STRIVE, a Maine based non-profit organization that supports tweens, teens, and young adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities through a variety of social, educational, and post-secondary programs. To find out more about STRIVE, visit www.pslstrive.org! 

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Give a little and get a lot in return.
Whether you have 1 item or 100 to contribute, your participation is an invaluable part of our fundraising efforts. By donating an item or service directly online, you'll be helping to raise money for our organization, and you'll receive a mention on our site that can link back to your own web page. Interested in donating? Contact STRIVE Program Director, Whitney Wildes, at wwildes@pslstrive.org! 

Live Event Details

Thu Nov 14, 2024
6PM - 9PM EST Italian Heritage Center 40 Westland Avenue Portland, ME 04102 Add to My Calendar

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Welcome to STRIVE's Annual Auction! This year we will be holding a hybrid event, meaning there will be both in-person and virtual portions of our auction!

 

STRIVE's Live Auction :

Thursday, November 14th, 2024

 

6-9 pm

Italian Heritage Center 

40 Westland Avenue, Portland, ME 04102 

 

During the in-person event, we will have bidding on our live items, our fund-a-need, STRIVE participant speeches, fun and games, heavy hors d'oeuvres, dessert, and a cash bar.  

$40 per person in advance, $45 per person at the door

*Tickets must be purchased for this portion of the event.* 

 

STRIVE's Silent Auction: Bidding Open November 14th-21st

*Bidding on our silent items will take place online starting at 6pm on November, 14th. Bidding will be open for one week and will close at 8pm, Thursday, November 21st. To bid visit: 

(web) https://www.biddingforgood.com/strive  

(mobile) http://bforg.com/strive  

*Tickets are not needed for this portion of the event*