2024 Preliminary results are in!
Save the Date!
- Oct 4-5, 2024
- Rockingham Co. Fairgrounds
The Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale is an annual, all volunteer event that raises money for Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). The 2 day event includes an auction of quilts, woodwork, handmade items, and more. A wide variety of homemade food is also a highlight for many people.
To Benefit
Mennonite Central Committee
MCC is a worldwide ministry of Anabaptist churches that share God’s love and compassion for all in the name of Christ. MCC works with people at home and around the world to ease oppression, poverty, and conflict. They lead natural disaster relief efforts, community development and peace work in more than 50 countries.
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Here is what was lost and found from this past weekend. Anything look familiar?
Friendly reminder that it's time to take your yard signs down and safely store them for next year! If you don't want to store them you can drop them off at the Dayton branch of Park View Federal Credit Union.
We are delighted with the overall success of the sale this weekend however, the Relief Sale Board does acknowledge we did not meet expectations regarding the Friday evening BBQ dinner. While the event did not meet expectations, our volunteers worked hard to ensure a resolution. We are grateful to Sunrise Market & Deli, LLC for their expedient response, which allowed us to provide dinner. We are working to make sure we do not disappoint our supporters in the future. Thank you for understanding and for your support of the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale.
Thank you to everyone who made the 58th annual Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale a success! I believe this is the highest preliminary total we’ve ever had! It was a beautiful day and many people came to the Fairgrounds to donate to support the efforts of MCC. Not everything ran perfectly, but everyone adapted and made it a great day! I especially want to thank the many volunteers who make this event happen. Without all of the volunteers, this event would not happen. We all work together to raise money for MCC in the name of Christ. Through this weekend's event, we have raised money to reach those Jesus calls us to serve. If you would still like to donate, you can send a check, payable to VA Mennonite Relief Sale, to 601 Parkwood Dr Harrisonburg VA 22802 or donate at vareliefsale.com/donate. Most things that happen at the Relief Sale started when someone took the initiative to say, “I would like to do___.” If you are feeling led, please consider organizing something for the relief sale next year. Mark your calendars. The Walking Roots Band will have a benefit Christmas concert to raise money for MCC on Friday Dec 13, 6:30 at Lindale Mennonite Church. PRELIMINARY totals 2024 2023 2022 2021 Day after Total Income 439,427 389,474 324,000 355,000 Year End Total Income ???? 435,520 430,311 484,300 Auction 122,196 131,882 136,643 138,988 My Coins Count 26,115.04 25,087 23,254 16,052 SOS Giving (including hymn sing) 107,000+ 34,365 33,000 35,520 Special Project 11,150 9,250 3,500 3,300 Friday Night Supper 11,933 16,764 12,388 11,753 Saturday Breakfast 22,269 20,584 15,287 14,222 Auction Highlights 13 items sold for over $1,000 each. Item #2861 “Radiance Queen-Size Quilt” was the highest, selling for $3900. Item #3066 “Log Cabin Star Quilt” brought in $3000. There were 265 items sold in the live auction and 73 of the items were won by online bidders. The silent auction had 180 items which brought in $8600. Additional Highlight The SOS (Sharing Our Surplus) Committee which raises money for refugee relief has been very active this year. They collected many matching donations to encourage giving and held a hymn sing in the spring. People responded very positively to their efforts. They have raised over $107, 000. This is more readable at this link https://vareliefsale.com/2024-preliminary-results/
Thank you to all who came out to the Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale to support MCC! Between just the Friday and Saturday live Auctions we raised almost $119,000! 🥳 More numbers to come!
Strawberry Pies are Back!
Reminder: Relief Sale Calories don't count!
The best way to start the day? Breakfast at the Relief Sale! Today's Schedule Saturday, October 5, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. 7-10:30 a.m. - Breakfast (by donation): pancakes, omelets, sausage gravy and more! 7 a.m. - Marketplace opens: Farmers market, crafts, and food booths 8:30 a.m. - 5k Race for Relief Run/Walk 9:15 a.m. - Welcome: MCC Story 9:30 a.m. - Live and online auction and silent auction continue; quilts, wood items, collectibles, art, and more 11 a.m. - Alumni and friends of MCC gathering in the breakfast barn 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Lunch: Indian food, Brunswick stew, BBQ chicken, catfish, country ham sandwiches, hamburgers, tamales, and more options 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - Silent auction closes 3 pm - Relief Sale ends
The Stage is all set! The 2024 Relief Sale has officially Started! Schedule for tonight! Friday, October 4, 4-9 p.m. 4-8:30 p.m. - Baked goods and booths open 4:30-6:30 p.m. - BBQ dinner (by donation), tacos, Mexican soup and pupusas; Music from local groups 6 p.m. - Relief Sale dedication service and special music 7-9 p.m. - Live and online auction begins and silent auction opens; quilts, wood items, collectibles, art, and more
We are excited to have a variety of experiences and consumable items up for auction tonight and tomorrow. The items range from international meals to bird watching to a night out on the town to exploring Luray Caverns to food or flowers on your kitchen table!!
This year's live music lineup! https://vareliefsale.com/activities/
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