Why we are doing this?

We have been running silent auctions for over 10 years.  It started with the Harvest Festival at our local elementary school. We raised $100 here,.. $1,000 there... and suddenly we were talking real money. After a few years we raised $12,000 - $14,000 dollars for the Arts and Music programs at our kids’ schools. When our kids became part of The School of Environmental Leadership, we were running silent auctions, renting bigger venues, and raising even more money. 

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Press release - May 6, 2014

For Immediate Release: 
Press Contact:
Cameron Carey 
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PEARL BIDS
SILENT AUCTION MANAGEMENT v 7.2

NOW AVAILABLE

5/6/14 - Marin County, CA - Oakgrounds Inc. is excited to announce the newest release of Pearl Bids Silent Auction Software, the popular application that is quickly becoming a favorite of schools, churches and clubs. With the release of version 7.2, added enhancements and increased functionality make it an even more effective tool for silent auction managers. 

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Our Grant Program

While we think that setting up a Silent Aution should cost no more than the price of a few pizzas, we realize that even that can be too much to ask sometimes ... 

Become a Grantee by telling us your story: For whom are you raising funds and why are you passionate about it? Write us your personal story, what touched you, what could you do with the money that is raised. And who knows - we might donate Pearl Bids to your cause. 

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If you become a Grantee, your story will be published here. Feel free to change the names in your story.

Pearl Bids was happy to support U-Turn Academy with their February 18, 2017 event, Chair-ity. Read their story and see if you don't agree that this is a charity well worth supporting.

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