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Benefit Auction

Benefit Auction
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.

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.

Kathleen Walck

Kathleen Walck

Teacher, Artist & Studio Owner
Local Folk Creative Studio

Support Kathleen
With a Donation Today
Sponsor Kathleen (PDF)
Kristin Santangelo

Kristin Santangelo

Owner & Creator
The Vintage Pineapple Co.

Support Kristin
With a Donation Today
Sponsor Kristin (PDF)
Dan & Anita Tempesco

Dan & Anita Tempesco

Project Partners
ANITATrinket

Support Dan & Anita
With a Donation Today
Sponsor Dan & Anita (PDF)
Wendy Reed

Wendy Reed

Owner & Founder
Vintage Sweetheart Designs

Support Wendy
With a Donation Today
Sponsor Wendy (PDF)
Brandi Woodward

Brandi Woodard

Adventure Seeker & Guide
Savory Hiking

Support Brandi
With a Donation Today
Sponsor Brandi (PDF)
Shawn Brown

Shawn Brown

Owner
SBDesigns

Support Shawn
With a Donation Today
Sponsor Shawn (PDF)

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.

Buy Tickets Now!
Mobile Bidding at friend.cbo.io

Can’t attend the event in person?

You can still support the cause by bidding on these beautiful items.

Make a Donation
Register for Online Bidding (After April 1)

Interested in Sponsorship Opportunities?

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

Become a Sponsor (PDF)

Fill a Grocery Cart!

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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Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

Become a Sponsor for 2023 (PDF)

SOLD! SOLD! SPONSOR

Breidegam Family Foundation

GOING TWICE! SPONSORS

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Who We Are

Friend, Inc. Community Services is a multi-service 501(c)(3) agency that is committed to strengthening the lives of those living in Northeastern Berks County.

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Annual Benefit Auction
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