STRIVE's 19th Annual Auction

November 9th-16th, 2023

Thank you for "attending" STRIVE's 19th Annual Auction! 

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We are excited to announce that we will be hosting our auction in a hybrid format this year which will include an in-person live auction and online silent bidding!

STRIVE's Live Auction: 

Our live auction event will take place Thursday, November 9th from 6-9pm at the Italian Heritage Center in Portland, Maine. The live event will include bidding on live items, STRIVE participant speeches, fun and games, our popular "Wine Wall", food and drink, and more! Tickets at $40 per person in advance and $45 at the door. Tickets can be purchased below!

STRIVE's Silent Auction: 

STRIVE Silent Auction will open at 8pm (EST) on Thursday, November 9th and will run until 7:59pm (EST) on Thursday, November 16th. Tickets are not necessary for this portion of the event.

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STRIVEs 19th Annual Silent Auction will be held from Thursday, November 9th beginning at 6pm (EST) and will remain open for one week, closing at 7:59pm (EST) on Thursday, November 16th. Spread the word- you do not need to be in Maine to bid!

Here is some information on the event and some frequently asked questions for when bidding opens November 9th!

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 as follow:

Monday, November 20th: 9a-5p

Tuesday, November 21st: 9a-8p

Wednesday, November 22nd: 9a-3p

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 Thursday, December 14th, will be graciously accepted as a donation to our 2024 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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It's not too late to donate! Show your support by clicking on the "Donate Items" button or email STRIVE Program Director, Whitney Wildes, at wwildes@pslstrive.org  to contribute to our catalog.

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.

Thank you for your support of STRIVE!

All proceeds raised from our annual auction will go directly back into our over 15 programs which support 1,500+ tweens, teens, and young adults with intellectual disabilities. You can find out more about STRIVE at www.pslstrive.org, by emailing info@pslstrive.org, or by following our social media pages!

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Live Event Details

Thu Nov 9, 2023
6PM - 9PM EST Italian Heritage Center 40 Westland Avenue Portland, ME 04102 Add to My Calendar

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Welcome to STRIVE's 19th 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 9th, 2023

 

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 9th-16th, 2023

*Bidding on our silent items will take place online starting at 6pm on November, 9th. Bidding will be open for one week and will close at 8pm, Thursday, November 16th. To bid visit: 

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

(mobile) http://bforg.com/strive  

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