The NAACP SLO County, Freedom Fund Gala Committee is excited to invite you to donate an item for our Silent Auction which will help raise operating funds for our branch. The Freedom Fund Gala will be live-streamed and is scheduled for Saturday, October 16, 2021. However, the Silent Auction will open for bids around October 1. This is our largest fundraiser for the year and all funds will stay in our community to support our work to bring social justice and equality for all.
We are excited to announce our keynote speaker, Honorable Congresswoman Maxine Waters who will be introduced by Congressman Salud Carbajal.
The NAACP is the nations’ oldest, largest, and most widely recognized grassroots-based civil rights organization. Our mission is to secure the political, education, social, and economic equality of rights to eliminate race-based discrimination and ensure the health and well-being of all persons. There are over a half-million members and supporters nationwide and around the world and the San Luis Obispo County Branch is one of the largest in California with over 400 members.
Here’s how you can help:
- Please consider contributing an item to the silent auction. The item can be donated by you, or you can ask your employer, friend, or favorite business to contribute. Examples of items that are always popular include event tickets, hotel stays, dining experiences, jewelry, gift cards, event passes, health experiences, homeware, fashion items, home or yard services, and so much more.
- Items can be submitted at any time before Sept. 30, 2021. Please contact us below with any questions or for more details on submitting your item.
Silent Auction Donation Application Form