Items that fit into the following general categories are always popular. Feel free to think creatively, or if you need help with ideas, please contact any of our Gala and Auction Solicitations Chairs.

Home + Beauty

Designer accessories, jewelry, massages, gift certificates for mani/pedis, spa treatments, consultation with an interior designer, works of art, decorative items, floral arrangements, landscaping services, etc

Vacations + Getaways

Caribbean getaways, use of a condo or beach house, hotel stays in cities near or far, a weekend at a country inn or B&B, time share at Disney or other resort

Local Outings + Adventures

Personal services, workshops and classes, 1-2 sessions with a personal trainer or yoga instructor, photo shoot with a professional photographer, white water rafting trip or tubing trip, visit to a ropes course, special tour of a local landmark, etc

Children’s Activities + Items

Birthday parties at ice cream shops, laser tag venues or trampoline parks, tickets to Disney on Ice, Santa Train outing, bicycle, iPad, Lego sets, etc

Sporting Events + Memorabilia

Golf outing, tennis lessons, tickets to Redskins, Wizards or Nationals games, meet a professional athlete, signed hockey puck or baseball, etc

Dining + Entertainment

Food items, gourmet gift baskets, special dining opportunities and restaurant gift certificates, tickets to plays and concerts, box seats at the Verizon center, “behind the scenes” visit to a craft brewery or winery, spirits tasting for a small group, Hamilton tickets, etc