Betty Griffin Center is introducing a new and fun way to help survivors of domestic and sexual violence in the community — The Quarter Auction — set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at The Tringali Barn, located at 7310 U.S. 1 in St. Augustine.
A quarter auction is a fun mix of part raffle, part auction fundraiser.
All proceeds from this event will be used to support shelter operations, counseling, advocacy … and all the other services the center provides to survivors in St. Johns County.
Tickets are available for $20 per person to take part in the Betty Griffin Center Quarter Auction. Order tickets at universe.com/events/betty-griffin-center-quarter-auction-tickets-9VD63L?ref=universe-discover.
How the quarter auction works
Once you arrive at the event, you will receive a numbered paddle — and a corresponding numbered ball will be put into a drawing bin. Each round gives you an opportunity to bid on an auction item — with bids starting at one quarter.
Once the bid is announced, everyone has an opportunity to bid by placing one quarter (or up to four quarters) into their jar. Once all the bids are in and the paddles are raised, a randomly chosen number is called. If the person with that number placed a bid, he or she wins that item.
Numbers will continue to be drawn until there is a winner.
Bring your rolls of quarters and bid on more than 60 auction items ranging from $10 to $100 in value. (Additional rolls of quarters will be on sale at the event.)
During the event, you can also enjoy drinks, including mimosas and beer, visit food trucks for lunch — and shop among local vendors.
If you’re interested in volunteering, a vendor spot or donating an auction item for the event, contact Carole Sullivan at caroles@bettygriffincenter.org.
The Betty Griffin Center was founded in 1990 by concerned citizens and incorporated as the Safety Shelter of St. Johns County to develop plans to provide shelter for local victims of domestic violence and their children. Today, Betty Griffin Center serves more than 1,000 victims of domestic and sexual abuse annually, operates a 24-hour help line, emergency shelter, provides professional counseling for victims of domestic and sexual abuse, provides age-appropriate violence prevention training and operates two thrift stores at Julington Square and Anastasia Square to assist in funding the agency’s ongoing operations.
For more information, go to bettygriffincenter.org.
