Transform Your Talents into Hope!
Are you a master of the grill, a coding wizard, or the owner of a hidden gems vacation rental? Our upcoming Goods & Services Auction, on June 26th, is looking for your unique contributions to help us reach our fundraising goal for supporting our building, our mission, and our work in the community.
Whether it’s a physical item or a few hours of your time, your donation makes a massive impact.
What Can You Donate?
The beauty of a Goods & Services auction is that everyone has something of value to offer. Use your imagination! For example:
Popular Goods:
- Handcrafted Items: Quilts, woodworking, paintings, jewelry
- Themed Baskets: A “Movie Night” bucket, a “Coffee Lover’s” kit, a gardening set
- High-Value Items: Unused electronics, collectibles, gift cards to local businesses
Sought-After Services:
- Culinary Delights: A home-cooked multi-course dinner, a month of fresh sourdough, custom birthday cakes
- Handy Skills: Four hours of lawn care, basic car maintenance, interior painting
- Unique Experiences: A weekend at a vacation home, a guided fishing trip, music lessons
How to Donate
Contributing is simple! Please fill out our Donation Commitment Form and return it to the office by May 15th (sooner is better!) Mail your completed form to: UUs of Southold, PO Box 221, Southold, NY 11971; or email to: SoutholdUU@optonline.net
- Describe your item/service: Give us the “sales pitch” and any relevant details (e.g., expiration dates or quantity).
- Estimate the value: This helps us set a fair starting bid.
- Drop-off: Stay tuned – more info to follow!
Pro Tip: Services are often our highest-selling items! Don’t underestimate the value of your “everyday” skills – someone in our community is likely looking for exactly what you can do.
Ready to shine?
Your generosity allows us to continue our work in the community and beyond. Let’s make this our most successful auction yet!