2025 Preliminary Results

October 4, 2025 • Posted in Results

Thank you to everyone who made the 59th annual Virginia Mennonite Relief Sale a success! It was a beautiful day with many people coming to the Fairgrounds to give generously to support the efforts of Mennonite Central Committee (MCC). I especially want to thank the many volunteers who make this event happen. For the volunteers, it can be stressful, but please know that your work makes a difference in many lives around the world. We are all working 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. It would be nice to achieve the $500,000 mark this year. If you would still like to donate, you can donate online or send a check, payable to VA Mennonite Relief Sale, to 601 Parkwood Dr, Harrisonburg, VA 22802.

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, December 12, 6:30 p.m. at Park View Mennonite Church in Harrisonburg.

PRELIMINARY Totals	2025	2024	2023	2022
Day After Total Income	$432,044	$439,427	$389,474	$324,000
Year End Total Income	TBD	$490,360	$435,520	$430,311
Auction	$129,660	$122,196	$131,882	$136,643
My Coins Count	$30,036	$26,115	$25,087	$23,254
SOS Giving (including hymn sing)	~$75,000	$107,000	$34,365	$33,000
Friday Night Supper	$16,725	$11,933	$16,764	$12,388
Saturday Breakfast	$23,789	$22,269	$20,584	$15,287

Auction Highlights

The auction had a total of 272 items in the live auction (up from 265 last year). There were 22 items that sold for $1,000 or more and we had 5 items that sold for $2,000 or more. We once again had online and app bidding available with 32 items being won online. The top selling items were:

$2,200 – Feed Sack Crib Quilt or Wall Hanging (item 2787)
$2,100 – Set of Two Handmade Copper Tavern’s Lantern (item 2864)
$2,000 – Postage Stamp Quilt (item 2504)
$2,000 – Orchestral Model Acoustic Guitar (item 2871)
$2,000 – Hand Quilted Off-White Quilt (item 2789)

This year had the most silent auction items in recent years with 226, raising a record $11,540. Top silent auction items:

$450 – Crocheted Nativity Set
$395 – Sunflower Crocheted Afghan

Overall, it was a beautiful day with lots of people attending. I love seeing everyone working together, enjoying each other’s company and generously donating.

-Dave Rush, board chair

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