This year, we’ve opened up our silent auction items to everyone—even if you are not attending the gala!
Bid on our fantastic silent auction items from the comfort of your own home and support the programming we have during the year for our families.
Share with your friends, browse the items, and place your bids here:
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Silent Auction FAQs
How do I join the auction?
You can join the auction from this link: http://trellis.org/chngala/auction.
How do I bid on an item?
To bid on an item, click on “View” and then “Place bid.” If this is the first time you are bidding on an item in this auction, you will be prompted to enter your email address and create a password to log in to the auction. You will also be required to add your credit card details to place a bid. Once logged in, you can bid on as many items as you wish!
How do I bid anonymously?
Bidding anonymously is easy! Sign up or log in to create your account. Once logged in, click on your name in the top-right corner. Select “My Account” and look for the checkbox to bid anonymously.
When do I pay for the item I won?
It’s done automatically! When the auction closes, your credit card will be charged for any won items, based on the card details you shared before you placed your first bid. You’ll be notified of this charge to your account by email and text notifications.
How will I know if I’ve been outbid?
When you are outbid on an item, you will receive an email letting you know you’ve been outbid. You also have the option to enable text notifications for quick updates or browser notifications.
How will I know if I’ve won?
When the auction is closed, everyone will receive an email notifying them if they won an items or not.
How will I know when the auction starts and ends?
If you sign in before the auction begins, you will receive an email when the auction begins and another email when the auction closes.
What happens if two people bid the same amount with automated bidding?
The first person to set up their bids with automated bidding will win the item when the auction closes. We’d encourage you to set up automated bidding early so you have the best chances of winning!
Want to donate to next year’s gala?
We are now actively looking for sponsorship and silent and live auction items for the 2024 gala. Please get in touch with us for more details or visit the gala website.
Thank you to our sponsors
We are incredibly grateful for the support from all our sponsors—new and returning. With their generous donations, we’ve created a beautiful event that honours our children and provides impact on our fundraising efforts through the evening.
