From Nov. 24-27, the Alameda School Community Council (SCC) held its first-ever online auction. The auction was used to replace the annual open house raffle which, due to COVID, could not be hosted this year.
鈥淐reativity took over and a virtual open house was held and we decided to take our fundraiser on a virtual path as well. Donations were collected from our school families, community members, school alumni, grandparents of students, businesses from Alameda and surrounding communities, and many home-based businesses.鈥� Spokesperson Melissa Ulrich Gervais said.
Ninety-two donations were collected for the auction and the event was held through Facebook. There was a very high interest in this event and it was a wonderful success raising $5,280 for the school.
鈥淭hanks to you all 鈥� our school communities, friends, families, and neighbouring communities for helping us reach this remarkable amount. Thank you for their generosity, from the donations and to the bidders. They made light work of a daunting task of raising monies to support students and staff,鈥� Gervais said.
The money raised will help with many costs that the school incurs throughout the year. Fundraisers in the past have paid for hot lunches, software for students, technology in the classrooms, books, cement seating patio areas for outside classrooms and tables and chairs, just to name a few things.
鈥淲e continue to enrich the students and families at Alameda School, and this year is no exception. So a heartfelt thank you to everyone. We truly live in the best place 鈥� communities and people that support and help out. Mark your calendars for the second annual online auction, November 19-21, 2021,鈥� Gervais said.聽
