Circles of Jackson County Hosts 1st Annual Auction!

During May of 2022, Circles of Jackson County hosted their first online auction fundraiser! 66 items were up for bidding and nearly every item received a bid. Every item was donated, with items ranging in value from $15 - $1,000. Item donors included nearby businesses and restaurants in addition to local and regional craftsman and artisans. Furthermore, many donors also actively serve as Circles volunteers.

The logistics of the auction were handled by the Circles staff while Circles volunteers amassed the donated goods. Donated goods included certificates to local businesses and restaurants, gift baskets, handmade goods, and more! Items purchased during the auction were either picked up by the recipient or custom delivered by Circles volunteers.

During the auction, roughly $3,5000 was raised. The funds raised will assist in continuing general operations and programming within Circles of Jackson and allow the organization to keep serving its clients well. Since the auction was such a success, the Circles staff intends to make it an annual occurrence.

In previous years, Circles of Jackson hosted an annual ambassador’s luncheon fundraiser. However, since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic the luncheon has been unable to occur. Holding an online auction allowed Circles of Jackson to host an annual fundraiser once again while remaining mindful of the pandemic and health of the public.

In addition to providing financial support to Circles of Jackson, the auction provided an avenue for connection in the community. Many people who were involved are residents of Jackson County or members of the greater Western North Carolina region. As a nonprofit supporting county residents, continuously forming new connections in the community is a vital endeavor for Circles of Jackson.  

To all who participated in the auction, from the Circles team, thank you!