Donations Needed by August 10
Donate to our Annual Benefit Auction
We are currently seeking donations for our Annual Benefit Auction! Donations of new or gently used items valued at $25 or more help support our mission of reaching local youth. Items can be dropped off during business hours, Monday–Friday from 10:00am–4:00pm. If needed, we are also happy to arrange item pickups. To donate an item, please call our office at (269) 651-1669 or complete the donation form below. Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference in the lives of local students!
A link to view items/bid will be posted HERE on Monday, Aug. 17th.
🥞 Auction Preview + Free Pancake Dinner
Friday, August 21 | 5:00–7:00 PM
Join us for a free pancake dinner and get a first look at the auction items in person!
Can’t make it Friday?
Stop by Youth For Christ during office hours the week of August 17–21 (10 AM – 4 PM) to preview items.
⚠️ No preview available on Saturday, August 22.
📅 Auction Details
Auction Dates:
🗓️ Monday, August 17 – Saturday, August 22
Closing Time:
🕙 Begins closing Saturday, August 22 at 10:00 AM
Each item (“lot”) will have a visible countdown.
⏱️ Bidding extensions apply: if a bid is placed within the final 2 minutes, 2 more minutes will be added!
🎁 Winnings & Pick-Up Info
Winning Notifications: Emails will be sent by Schrader Auctions (check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see it).
Pickup Times:
• Saturday, August 22 | 2:00–4:00 PM
• Or during office hours, August 24–28 | 10:00 AM–4:00 PMPayment: Due at pickup at YFC.
• Cash or check (made out to YFC of Southwest Michigan) preferred
• Credit cards accepted — buyer responsible for processing fees
🌟 Sponsors:
Thank you to our Legacy Sponsors, Ware Construction and Chupp Insurance Agency, for their generous support of this event and our ministry throughout the year.
💛 Thank You!
Your support makes a real difference. Thank you for helping make this fundraiser a success!