Donate an Item!
Help our community by donating an item to the Making It Home charity auction. All proceeds will benefit the non-profit mission of Home Repair Services and virtually all donations are tax-deductible. We’ll happily publicize your gift in our catalog, signage, newspaper advertisements and online.
To donate an item, call (616) 241-2601, ext. 225, or send an e-mail to Jodie at . The deadline for item donations is Friday, Sept. 26, 2008. We are looking for new or unique items in the following categories:
- Home decor, including artwork, decorations, rugs and lighting
- Furniture for the home or home office
- Dining and vacation adventures
- Gift certificates to any business or service provider
- Services, from spa packages and painting to graphic design and decorating
- Home office equipment such as computers, printers, desks and lamps
- Original or limited-edition artwork, from prints and paintings to ceramics
- Power tools and hand tools for the home
- Items signed by an artist, musician or celebrity
- Gourmet food and wine
- Quilts, linens, aprons, wall hangings and other fabric decor
Item donors are eligible for special benefits, including the following:
- One free event ticket for items valued at $100+
- Two free event tickets for items valued at $200+
- Recognition in the auction event program
- Special “thank you” in a Grand Rapids Press advertisement
- Recognition on the Home Repair Services website
For more information, please call Jodie Rykse at (616) 241-2601, ext. 225. Free pick-up is sometimes available for donated items. Thank you for supporting Home Repair Services!