Sponsorships and Auction Items Needed for BGCOP’s 25th Annual Kids Auction & Gala

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, BGCOP, is seeking the help of individuals and businesses to donate items for auction and to sponsor the upcoming 25th Annual Donald K. Facciano Kids Auction & Gala. The event is the Club’s largest fundraiser and directly benefits their more than 9,000 members and 18 program sites throughout Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Held at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel, 2102 W. Vineyard Ave., Oxnard the event will honor the Club’s 60th anniversary with the theme “60 Years of Heroes and High Hopes.”

BGCOP needs a variety of items for auction at the event, such as trips, tours, wine, gift baskets, furniture, restaurant vouchers, jewelry, timeshares, home improvement items and gift certificates. All donors receive a tax deduction for the market value of the item they donate and will be recognized by name, unless they choose anonymity, in the auction program. Those who are unable to donate an item can make a tax-deductible donation in cash to support a youth or an entire program.

In addition to item donations, businesses can sponsor the event at designated levels, purchase program ads or buy naming rights to areas throughout the event. Benefits can include logo display to more than 350 attendees, advertising space in the program, complimentary tickets, keepsake art projects from Club members and special mentions during the event.

“We depend heavily on the success of the Gala to sustain our enriching programs and continue service to more than 9,000 youth members,” said Erin Antrim, BGCOP chief executive officer. “The Club encourages any individual or business that cares about the future of our youth to consider making a meaningful donation to our worthwhile cause.”

If interested in sponsorship opportunities or donating items or cash, contact Mayra Rincon at 805-815-4959 ext. 207 or at mrincon@bgcop.org. For more information regarding the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme visit www.positiveplace4kids.org.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme exists to inspire and enable all young people to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens. With three full-service clubs and 18 school program sites, the organization is one of the largest of its kind in California, serving more than 9,000 members annually. It’s also the first Boys & Girls Club of its kind to open in the Juvenile Justice Center. Program areas offered to youth include character and leadership development, education and career development, health and life skills, the arts, technology and sports/fitness/recreation opportunities. For more information, visit www.positiveplace4kids.org.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme
Erin Antrim
Chief Executive Officer
1900 West Fifth Street
Oxnard, CA 93030
Phone: 805-815-4999

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