Benefit Auction

We would like to thank our volunteers, including our Friendly Furniture Flippers, sponsors, and bidders for raising nearly $30,000 this year!

33rd Friend, Inc. Community Services Annual Auction, Saturday, April 29, 2023, 5 pm, Kutztown Fairgrounds

Live and Virtual in 2023: Great food, friends and fun for a great cause!

Come join Friend, Inc. Community Services on Saturday, April 29, 2023 for our 33rd annual BENEFIT AUCTION at Beltzner Hall, in the Kutztown Fairgrounds, at 5:00 PM! Bid on awesome art, jewelry, household items, autographed items, gift certificates for local businesses (like hair salons and restaurants), not to mention our famous desserts.

Attend the Auction!

Attend the Auction

Sure, you can bid virtually (on most items) from the comfort of your couch but why not enjoy a nice night out with your friends and family. Tickets include a catered dinner and drinks (and the only chance to bid on our Fabulous Flipped Furniture!). ALL monies raised stay right here in Berks which allow us to provide the food and social support programs that allow Friend, Inc. to make Northeastern Berks a better place for all.

Mobile Bidding at friend.cbo.io

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Can’t attend the event in person?

You can still support the cause by bidding on these beautiful items, starting at 12 noon on Saturday, April 29.

Mobile Bidding at friend.cbo.io

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Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can further support Friend, Inc. through various sponsorship levels.

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Every $5 pays for a shopping cart of food for a family at our food pantry…

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The 2022 results are in…

Team Reed raised $4.250.05 for the 2022 Benefit Auction!

A grand total of $7,061.55 was raised by the Executive Bakers!

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Meet Our 2023 Friendly Furniture Flippers

Brand new for 2023 — Help support them as they raise money for a great cause!

Our Friendly Furniture Flipper Challenge is here! These local business-owner artisans are transforming furniture ‘wrecks’ into furniture heirlooms for your bidding pleasure. Each piece they bring back to life will be live-auctioned to the highest bidder present at our Annual Auction April 29! Every dollar they raise stays right here in our local community, helping Friend, Inc. make Northeastern Berks a better place for all.