Allentown, PA, February 22, 2023 — Do you know where you can find tickets to go see WICKED on Broadway, autographed items from the Philadelphia Eagles and Flyers, Keith Urban concert tickets, a wine tasting experience at Black River Farms, and 70+ other local experiences, specialty items, unique handmade goods, baskets, and gift cards all in one place?

Look no further because you can find all of that during the first full week of March at Turning Point of Lehigh Valley’s Third Annual Virtual Spring Auction. The online auction is scheduled to open for bidding on Friday, March 3, 2023 and will close on Friday, March 10, 2023 at 4:30pm.

Now in its 3^rd year, the Virtual Spring Auction started as a way for Turning Point’s Board of Directors to engage the community during the pandemic.  Board President Sheila Ketterer, “Each year, we see the support of our community grow.  From our Presenting Sponsors, TierPoint and the Lisa Diener Domestic Violence Foundation, to those donating and bidding on items, it is an amazing show of support.  Our ability to be there for survivors when they need us is only possible because the generosity of our community.”

For 45 years, Turning Point of Lehigh Valley has been dedicated to helping survivors of domestic and intimate partner abuse. According to Executive Director Lori Sywensky, “We wish people didn’t still need us, but last year alone we helped over 3,500 people find safety and peace.  I’m hopeful we will continue to grow this event so we can be there if and when survivors need us.”

Turning Point is thankful for the support it received from countless sponsors and auction donors. To preview auction items as well as register to bid, visit their auction website at bit.ly/tplv2023auction. 

About Turning Point of Lehigh Valley

Turning Point recognizes a need to continue offering its full array of core services to all survivors, their dependents, and those seeking ways to help loved ones leave abusive relationships. Core empowerment services include a 24-hour helpline, counseling and crisis intervention, Safe House services for those fleeing immediate danger, individual and group counseling services, transitional housing assistance, and civil and criminal justice advocacy at two County Courthouses. They reached over 3,500 people in fiscal year 2021-2022 through their programs and services. If you are seeking help and want to know who the local domestic violence agency is in your county, you can contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at www.TheHotline.org or 1.800.799.SAFE (7233).

 

Information provided to TVL by:
Andrea Search
Director of Advancement
Turning Point of Lehigh Valley
https://www.turningpointlv.org/

 

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