Time & Talent Auction Final Results
The grand totals are in, and our 2026 Time and Talent Auction “LOOK UP! Bloom Where You are Planted” netted over $35,000 in support of Chalice House, our three Service Partners, and CCUU! This was made possible with the support of countless members of our church community and beyond:
- Over 100 donations/donors of time and talent
- 110 live auction participants
- 100 online auction participants
- Over 40 volunteers who helped with numerous roles and responsibilities (please see the April 29 post for a list of our intrepid volunteers)
We came very close to meeting all of our goals and surpassed several of our stretch goals for the “Raise the Paddles” for our Service Partners and CCUU. All auction contributions helped pay for:
- $1440 for the Faith in Place ”Annual Environment & Spirituality Summit”
- $1300 for the Faith in Place “Faithful Democracy & Poll Protection” initiative
- $2700 to send children and their families to attend POC’s “ICompete Summer Camp”, plus sponsorships for field trips
- $2200 to provide fresh produce, dairy, and other food items for POC’s Faith Feeds Food Pantry
- $2550 for case management for 6 ICDI clients
- $425 toward Chalice House groceries
- $4400 to CCUU to help cover Chalice House roofing expenses
- $4100 to support CCUU outdoor grounds improvements
- $2400 toward UUA Dues
- PLUS nearly $14,000 to be shared with our three service partners to fund ongoing needs.
This spring, we chose to LOOK UP! We contributed our time, talent, and financial resources as we were able, and “bloomed where we were planted.”
Well done, Countryside!
The Service Partner Fundraising Committee
Nancy Dempsey and Mari Van Meter (Co-Chairs)
Debbie Lee and Margaret Myren