The NG Times Newspaper

The sun was shining, the barbecue was lit, and the auctioneer was at the podium as House of Lazarus (HOL) broke its annual fundraiser’s record.

The 2018 Live Twilight Auction was held at the Mountain-based organization on Friday, September 7, raising $7,413 for the local food bank and outreach mission. Included in that total is a contribution from RBC Kemptville for $1,000, while the remainder came from auction sales and the Barbecue Chicken Dinner.

“Once again, it’s the generous contributions from our community and the many volunteers who donated their time and energy that made this event such a success,” HOL executive director Cathy Ashby said.

Staff Members from Peter Ross Auction Services Ltd. donated their time and expertise, while members of RBC Kemptville dropped by the mission, days ahead of the event, to volunteer their time in preparation. As well, several members of the Mountain and District Lions Club were on hand to man the barbecue during the Friday night fundraiser.

In addition to the items HOL sorters had been storing from the mission’s Drop Off Depot over the past six months, many community members delivered items to House of Lazarus specifically for the auction, including several boxes of collectibles, as well as a specially-made stained glass window.

House of Lazarus is a food bank and outreach mission located in Mountain, serving hundreds of clients from surrounding communities, including all of Dundas County, Grenville County and South Ottawa. Last year, 600 people were fed through HOL’s food bank, while 2,630 people were provided with food, clothing, furniture, and household goods through its outreach programming. A community-supported venture, House of Lazarus does not rely on government funding. It’s through HOL thrift stores, grants, donations, and fundraisers that its projects and programs happen.

For more information on House of Lazarus projects, programs, and events, please visit www.houseoflazarus.com or follow the mission on Facebook.

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