Thanks for joining us for the 43rd Annual Auction on August 3rd at Gateway Woods!
2019 auction is over and there are so many things to praise our God for. Over 2,000 items donated, many volunteers giving hours of their precious time, buyers generously spending hard earned money, all of the technology that worked flawlessly as designed and the absolutely perfect day — blue skies with a gentle breeze occasionally moving through the tents. One of the highlights of the day is watching old friends from Sunday School days, Young Group years, College reunions and old army buddies seeing each other again and catching up after time apart.
2019 auction earned $637,134.00 by the end of the day, including $58,000.00 from 224 bikers! For those who wonder what 224 stands for it's "2 days, 200 miles, 4 God".
Join thousands of friends of Gateway Woods on our campus in Leo, Indiana for a wonderful day of fellowship and giving! All proceeds benefit our six Christ-centered services. Your support and God’s provision help to repair broken lives and show the gospel through the love of the family. If you or someone that you know would like to volunteer your time at the Auction. We now have an online volunteer signup form.
The Auction is a great experience for those of us at Gateway Woods for several reasons. The most obvious of which is the amazing financial support it provides. However, in addition it provides a breath of fresh air to the staff to see thousands of people offering support and encouragement. It is a great reminder that we aren’t serving alone! Also, every resident at the Auction is a witness to the fact that thousands of people are willing to come and support them in their striving towards change. Many have never witnessed anything like it!
"For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again, and that the tender branch thereof will not cease." Job 14:7
Our annual Auction provides nearly 14% of operational support used to sponsor our six programs. Without the Auction, we would be severally restricted in the amount of services we provide. The funds that are raised at the Auction allow us to provide care to many people that would not be able to afford our quality services, and don't have access to other means such as state funding for help.
The Auction is our biggest fundraiser, bringing over 2,000 people to our campus on Auction Day. It is truly a family event with great food, activities for the kids, and a wholesome atmosphere. You can be absolutely certain that money donated at the Auction will be used efficiently and will truly make a difference. If you would like to learn more about the Auction please fill out the form below.
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Tent Sponsors
Auction Committee
Cyndee Fiechter
Auction Chairman
Jeremy Reinhard
Auction Coordinator
Kristi Reinhard
Auction Coordinator
Brent Stoller
GWFS Auction Board Member
Mark Maibach
Chief Financial Officer
Joe Beer
On-Site & Facility Coordinator
Bonny Reimschisel
Item Coordinator
Chad Kaeb
Development Director
Jon Ringger
Communications Coordinator
Nichole Suvar
Assistant Item Coordinator
Paul Suvar
Volunteer Coordinator
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Common Questions
Please contact your local church representative or fill out the form above.
If you would like your item promoted in our Summer Gatepost, please give us the details by the second week of June. Otherwise the items need to be given to your local Gateway Representative by July 15.
No. We only take new items. We have found that over the years used and antique items just won't sell as well as a new item.
If you are 21 or older (or younger and accompanied by an adult), and come on Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, ask around to see who is the volunteer coordinator, and that person will find you a job. If it is Thursday or Friday when you come out, ask for Joe Beer. There are always jobs that need to be filled in the days leading up to the auction.
Contact your local representative. There are usually several trailers going to various areas.
Yes, this is a family event and there are things for kids from jump houses to rides to a teen auction.
Once the Silent Auction ends at 11:30 a.m., you are encouraged to not only pick up your items, but also check in with the Silent Auction leaders (Kent and Jill Rager) to confirm you really did have the winning bid.
Yes. There has been confusion in the past about this auction. The goal of the Teen auction is for teenagers from ages 13-19 to bring their own money, and under the guidance of auctioneer Clark Stoller, learn how to bid in a real auction.
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