Opportunities to support Alliance for Better Long Term Care’s spring auction

The 16^th Annual Silent Auction Spectacular, supporting the Alliance for Better Long Term Care, benefits the mission of helping the most vulnerable populations throughout the state. The Online Silent Auction begins on Thursday, April 6^th – with the live event set for Thursday, April 13, 5:30 pm. – 9:30 pm, at the Warwick Country Club, located at 394 Narragansett Bay Avenue, in Warwick.

Sponsors and advertisers are being recruited NOW to support the event.

According to the ABLTC Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer Board President, Rita Martin, funds raised through its annual signature event helps the most vulnerable people throughout the state. The Foundation achieves this through supporting programs, services, outreach and support to the elderly, disabled, financially exploited and neglected.

Keri Salinger, COO for the Foundation said, “We chose to make our Silent Auction our only main fundraiser this year – we will be focusing all our efforts towards making the Silent Auction Spectacular event the best one yet, preempting the annual Golf Tournament. We have some wonderful items that will attract interest and raise more money to further our work and mission. The Foundation has been very fortunate with the quality of donated items over the years. I am eternally grateful for the continued support of the business community and the public as well.”

“The generosity of our supporters helps to protect the rights of mothers, fathers, grandparents and all elderly and disabled individuals who are victims of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation while receiving long-term care services in Rhode Island,” she explained.

The Auction Spectacular features Sports and movie memorabilia, including autographed photos of local Sports legends and Hollywood icons, gift cards to local eateries and services, wines, Games, day trips and tickets to events such as plays or ball Games.

Past live auction events have showcased incredible trips to Tuscany, St Maarten and other exotic locales. These trips are highly sought after and the bidding often gets intense, according to Martin.

Those who sign up for the virtual silent auction will have a chance to bid on unique baskets and packages, including gift baskets filled with gift cards to local merchants, restaurants, services and more. There are a few great raffle drawings and some “Buy Now” items as well, according to Martin.

Participants who register and attend the live event are also eligible to one of several door prizes through drawings throughout the evening. There will be Premium Auction items that will be up for bid during the program, among them include: a Foxwoods Getaway for Two that includes a dinner and show of the winner’s choosing, a seven-day trip for four to Italy and a seven-day trip to Antigua for two.

Sponsorship and Supporters needed now

Companies may sponsor the Silent Auction in varying levels. Diamond Level ($5,000) includes 12 tickets to the event, a banner to be displayed that evening,  Premium ad placement on event site, full page ad in program book and Facebook recognition and a link from our website for the year, Virtual Event Sponsor ($3,000) – includes 10 tickets to the event, Premium ad placement on event site, full page ad in the program book, and Facebook recognition.  Platinum Level ($2,000) includes eight tickets to the event, Premium ad placement, full-page ad in program book and Facebook recognition, Gold Level ($1,500) includes six tickets to the event, Home-Page ad placement, full page ad in program book and Facebook recognition. Silver Level ($1,000) includes four tickets to the event, Item Page ad placement, half- page ad in program book and Facebook recognition. Bronze Level ($500) includes two tickets to the event, Item Page ad placement, quarter page ad in program book and Facebook recognition.

There are various ad sizes for the Program book and event page ranging from $400 for a full page ad  to $100 for a business card ad. Images need to be in either .JPEG, PNG or PDF format.

Besides sponsoring or advertising, entering the raffle and auction, people are also encouraged to make a one-time donation through the website. Martin said, “any amount helps in forwarding the mission and reaching their financial goals”.

About the ABLTC Foundation

The ABLTC Foundation is a non-for-profit registered 501 © (3) organization. The ABLTC Foundation’s purpose is to benefit and support the Alliance for Better Long Term Care, Inc., a Rhode Island non-profit corporation formed over 30 years ago to protect the rights of our most vulnerable population throughout the state.

Donations and/or contributions made to The ABLTC Foundation are tax deductible.

Registration for the online portion of the event is free and tickets are available to attend the live event.  To sign up and attend the event go to www.abltc23.givesmart.com or text “abltc23” to 76278. Click on the prompts to complete the process.

For all other questions, please contact The ABLTC Foundation Inc at 401-785-3345 or by email at [email protected].