Sojourner Annual Auction

2024 Auction

Our 2024 Auction will feature an in person silent and live auction at the Milwaukie Community Center on April 27th, and an online silent auction. Our fundraising goal for 2023-2024 is $55,000 and we need your help to reach it!
Sojourner is a unique school that requires funding outside of the school district. SEF’s annual fundraising is critical to sustaining the elevated educational opportunities like Orff, Violin, Spanish and Flow. Failure to raise the needed funds will result in less beloved staff and decreased offerings. We are working especially hard to make up for lean fundraising years over COVID.  We need everyone’s help to secure the future of Sojourner for our kiddos and students of the future. 
 

Auction Fundraising
The Auction raises money in a few ways – ticket sales, silent auction items, live auction items and a paddle raise. Auction items including event tickets, services, student art and more.

Wondering how you can support this important night? You can help in several ways:

  • Volunteer – We need help collecting donations, organizing the event, making decorations and setting up. It takes a LOT of effort to put on this event and many hands make light work. Hours are as valuable as donations. Please contact Laura Kirk about volunteering to help support the auction.
  • Donate auction items – See below for some top auction item requests and reach out if you have suggestions or connections to possible auction items.
  • Buy auction items! – Come to the Auction, enjoy some time with the Sojo community and spend some money! These funds go to pay the salaries of your children’s teachers.
  • If you are unable to attend, you can still support us! We will have raffle tickets available for purchase and an online auction running April 20-April 28, 2024 at https://sojourner2024.ggo.bid/bidding/package-browse

Please consider whether you, or someone you know can donate:

  • Vacation homes, condos or timeshare rentals (humble accommodations could be a dream retreat for some lucky family!);
  • Blazers, Timbers, Winterhawks, Thorns or Thunder tickets (tickets to sporting events are always a big Auction seller);
  • Guided tours or lessons (your talent, passion, hobby or trade may be inspirational to someone else); or
  • A community sign-up party.

We welcome and appreciate community business donations or sponsorships. Please contact [email protected] for collaboration ideas or connections.

If you can contribute in one of these ways, please contact us.