Holiday Bloom 2020

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WHAT?
ONLINE SILENT AUCTION via

Free Auction Registration

WHEN?
Auction opens:
Friday | November 27, 2020 at 7:00 a.m.
(Black Friday!)

Auction closes:
Saturday | December 5, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.

HOW?
Register with Bidding Owl in order to bid on items. REGISTRATION IS FREE - and so is browsing the items, so don't be shy! You can register now, or once you see
an item you would like to bid on. (If using your smart phone, option to sign in or register is found in the brown box located in upper right hand corner).

Bidding Owl will send you an email to verity your account.

Bidding Owl will notify you by text or email when you have been outbid (choose the texting option - it's more fun that way!!). And they will let you know when you've won an item!

Kids First will arrange for delivery of any physical items.

...And WHAT ELSE?
VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE via Zoom on
Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5:30 pm.
Anyone can join! Download Zoom on your computer, or get the Zoom Cloud Meetings app if you haven't already, then just join the meeting anytime before 7:00 pm.

Zoom meeting ID: 865 4006 3678

...And THERE'S MORE?
If bidding's not your thing, help us reach our $50,000 goal with a generous donation now to our HOLIDAY BLOOM 2020 APPEAL!

Holiday Bloom Donate Now

A VIRTUAL FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE

KIDS FIRST CENTER

Online Silent Auction
Opens | Friday, November 27, 2020 at 7:00 am
Closes | Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Support the mission of the Kids First Center at this one-stop
holiday marketplace and "Black Friday" alternative.
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Virtual Open House
Friday, December 4, 2020 at 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Join us for a virtual party to celebrate the holidays and share
a few minutes with your Kids First family. Party attire optional!

Thank you for visiting the Holiday Bloom webpage. 2020 has been a year unlike any other in the history of the Kids First Center. The pandemic has changed lives in so many ways. No longer do we take for granted the ability to come together as a community to share each other's company, to share a meal, to enjoy music, and to dance the night away. We have had our share of challenges this year like all non-profits, but as they say, "necessity is the mother of invention." Kids First programming has gone virtual and so has Bloom. We are thrilled to bring you a COVID-19 safe alternative: "Holiday Bloom!"

This year's fundraiser consists of three parts: an online silent auction, a virtual open house, and a Holiday Bloom themed appeal. Our goal is to raise $50,000 to support our continued efforts to build resilience in families during times of separation and divorce. While COVID-19 has challenged the Center, it does not compare to the challenges the families and children have faced and continue to face during the pandemic. As we write this to you, it looks like it will be well into 2021 before "normal" is normal again. We are asking for your generous financial support so that worries about co-parenting can be "taken off the list" of things that children must worry about.

We have assembled a variety of auction items for your "Black Friday" shopping. Not only will you be bidding on some fantastic items, you will be supporting your community at the same time. We have trips (with NO EXPIRATION DATES), artwork, candy, professional batting instruction, spa treatments, gift certificates, and so much more. The auction preview will be opening soon! There is no fee to register to bid or to "window shop," so register today.

Participation in the auction is not required to attend the virtual "Open House" on December 4, 2020. Please login to this Zoom event and say hello and allow us to thank you in person for being part of the Kids First family. There is no fee to attend the open house. Stay for a few minutes or stay for the evening!

Finally, we have created a "Holiday Bloom" themed giving campaign so that direct donations can be made to the Kids First Center.

We continue our efforts throughout the holiday season. But we also need to pause and be thankful for all the generosity that you have shown and continue to show to the children of this great state. We hope that you all have a safe holiday season. Thank you for your support of the Kids First Center.

Susan Wiggin, President
Timothy Robbins, Executive Director

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2020 Holiday Bloom Host Committee

Al Barthelman
Phillip and Susan Bixby
Thomasine Burke and Rufus Brown
Kimberly Bridgham and James Gorman
Terri DeCoster
Law Office of Dawn D. Dyer, P.C.
Meghan B. Ginzer
Ralph Good
Jennifer Harnish
Peg Libby
Susan Livingston and Harry Noel
James Nylund
Timothy and Julie Robbins
Matt Thornton and Quincy Hentzel
Neil S. Shankman, Esq.
Daniel and Chelsea Torrey
Susan Veligor, Cornerstone Planning
Cheri Walker
David and Vicki Webb
Susan Wiggin

Please consider joining the 2020 Holiday Bloom Host Committee and supporting the Kids First Center TODAY with a donation of $100.00.