ALL ITEMS
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Catered Middle Eastern Feast
$1700Private Middle Eastern meal for 10 from Chef Abdul
Do you love hummus, kabab, falafel, and baklava? Well then impress your friends and family with a private catered dinner prepared by a refugee family from Iraq! Chef Abdul and his family have catered meals for groups of all sizes on multiple continents. Win this item and your taste buds will be transported to the Middle East!
This catered meal can serve a group of up to 10 people and must be redeemed within the next year. (Dates are flexible to accommodate the shelter-in-place restrictions caused by the COVID-19 crisis).
Visit www.facebook.com/chefabdulmediterranean to learn more about Chef Abdul's Mediterranean Cafe.
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Skydeck Chicago Experience
$1304 tickets to the Skydeck Chicago!
Explore Chicago like never before with Skydeck Chicago. Offering spectacular views spanning up to four states, a one-stop Chicago experience full of interactive exhibits and The Ledge, a glass balcony extending four feet outside the 103rd floor of Willis Tower!
Check it out: https://theskydeck.com/
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Wheaton Artist Series #1
$2002 tickets to a Wheaton College Artist Series show of your choice + a handmade clutch for the night out!
The Wheaton College Artist Series evenings feature world-renowned performers showcasing their unique musical expressions in Edman Chapel. Choose a show of your choice to attend and bring along your handmade clutch donated by Thrifty Upenyu! Thrifty Upenyu specializes in handmade African wallets, African bags, head wraps and African fabric supplies.
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Second City Night Out
$2652 tickets to a Second City Comedy Club show of your choice + $50 gift card to Tortoise Supper Club + handmade clutch by Thrifty Upenyu
Enjoy a fun night out at the Second City Comedy Club in Downtown Chicago! Second City is one of the most well known comedy clubs in the world and was the starting point for comedians like Steve Carell, Tina Fey, and many more. Grab a quick bite to eat at the delicious Tortoise Supper Club before you head to the show. And don't forget to bring along your beautiful handmade clutch from Thrifty Upenyu! Thrifty Upenyu specializes in handmade African wallets, African bags, head wraps and African fabric supplies.
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Custom-made Dress/Outfit
$290Custom made dress, women's suit, or outfit made by a refugee fashion designer
Add some new flare to your wardrobe with a beautiful custom made women's dress, gown, suit, or outfit made by a refugee fashion designer! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to work directly with Ibtisam, a talented designer/seamstress from with more than 20 years experience..
If you are the top bidder for this prize, Ibtisam will work directly with you in all phases of the design process - from picking out your material to deciding on your style to perfecting the fit.
Ibtisam opened her fashion boutique here in Wheaton within the last year, and she specializes in creating unique custom clothing and accessories for women, as well as providing expert alterations for both men and women.
You can find out more about her shop on Facebook at Ibtisam's Tailor Shop
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Danare Designs Necklace
$120Natural jasper statement handmade necklace
Add this lovely piece of jewelry from Danare Designs to your collection to capture the beauty of the earth every day! if yo're going to easy elegance, toss on a black turtleneck and this fan necklace will come alive in earth tones of golds, greens, and chocolates. This bib necklace is 19.5 inches with a 2 inch extender.
Danare Designs is a local boutique that celebrates God's creation through natural stone jewelry. Visit their online shop at DanareDesigns.com.
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Family Photo Shoot
$3252-hour photo shoot with a private photographer
Capture the beauty and personality of your family with this private photo shoot by Rachel Wassink Photography!
This item includes a family or couple's photo shoot of up to 2 hours at a location of your choosing (within 25 miles of Aurora).
To see Rachel's work, check out her website at: https://www.rachelhwassink.com/
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Whiskey Tour & Tasting
$555Whiskey Acres tour/tasting for 8 + World Relief whiskey glass
Are you a whiskey connoisseur? If so, you'll love this tour and tasting for 8 at Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. in DeKalb. At Whiskey Acres, the spirits are handcrafted by 5th generation farmers who know the land, their ingredients, and what it means to pay attention to detail.
On top of your tour and tasting, we've thrown in a one-of-a-kind World Relief whiskey glasses to make your best Old Fashioned in. This glass was specially made for the auction, so you can't find it anywhere else. Don't miss out!
All 8 tours/tastings must be redeemed on the same day at the same time during regular business hours. Visit Whiskey Acres' website to learn more about this unique local distillery.
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Private Yoga Session
$100Private 1-hour yoga session
Get into the flow with a private yoga session with Brittany from Voyage Yoga! Brittany will provide your group of between 2-10 guests with a 1-hour vinyasa flow session for yogis of any experience level. Plus, she'll even tack on a 15-minute guided meditation at the end!
This private session can be held in the comfort of your own home, at an approved workplace, or in Brittany's studio in Yorkville. And she will work with you beforehand to put together the perfect session for your group's needs and interests. (She will provide blocks, straps, and music, but yogis will have to bring their own mats, unless the class is done in her studio).
Voyage Yoga was inspired by the idea that just as life is a journey, so is one's yoga practice. Learn more on Voyage Yoga's Facebook page.
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Ahlam Foldover Clutch
$80Ahlam means "dream" in Arabic. Dreams are sewn into the very fabric of this simple and elegant foldover clutch. Perfect for a night out to hold all your essentials.
Donated by Re:new Project. Re:new engages, equips and employs refugee women in the Chicagoland area. Their greatest desire is to provide a space for refugee women to thrive as they rebuild their hopes and dreams in the United States.
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Nature Lovers Basket
$1806 passes to the Morton Arboretum + a handheld waterproof outdoor clutch from Thrifty Upenyu
Get out there and enjoy some fresh air at the Morton Arboretum - one of DuPage County's best attractions! You and five of your family members of friends will get free admission to the Arboretum, where you can stroll along its many paths, observe its beautiful flora and fauna, and learn about the natural history of our area. And while you're walking around, you can show off your beautiful waterproof clutch from Thrifty Upenyu! Thrifty Upenyu specializes in handmade African wallets, African bags, head wraps and African fabric supplies.
The mission of The Morton Arboretum is to collect and research trees, shrubs, and other plants from around the world; to display them across naturally beautiful landscapes for people to study and enjoy, and learn how to grown them in ways that enhances our environment for a greener, healthier, and more beautiful world.
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Floral Workshop Package
$215Includes a floral arrangement, gift card, and workshop for two at The Floral Market in West Chicago
Flowers have an innate ability to ignite a smile, a sense of joy and a gesture of care and understanding. Their different colors,
textures, fragrances along with all of the natural elements that can be used while designing is simply exciting and that is the goal at The Floral Market, that each design tells their own story and creates a lasting impression on those that receive them.
Learn how to share a story through your own floral arrangement workshop for 2! This package also includes a floral arrangement and a gift card to this incredible floral market.
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Book Lovers Basket
$1553 life-changing books, a World Relief coffee mug, a World Relief tumbler + a clutch from Re:new
Do you want to learn more about your refugee and immigrant neighbors? Are you curious as to how God calls us to welcome and serve people from other countries? Then get your hands on this fascinating collection of books, including:
- Of Beatles & Angels by Mawi Asgedom - A powerful autobiography of a boy who, at the age of three, fled civil war in Ethiopia by walking with his mother and brother to a Sudanese refugee camp. Mawi later moved to Chicago, earned a scholarship to Harvard, and went on to dedicate his life to empowering students and educators around the world. Mawi also happens to be our guest speaker for the Gala!
- Welcoming the Stranger by Matthew Soerens & Jenny Yang - In this information-packed book, World Relief immigration experts Matthew Soerens and Jenny Yang move beyond the rhetoric to offer a Christian response to immigration. They put a human face on the issue and tell stories of immigrants' experiences in and out of the system. This book will change the way you think about your immigrant neighbors.
- Standing with the Vulnerable - Dive into this curriculum for transforming lives and communities both locally and around the world.
While you read these powerful books, sip some coffee or tea out of your very own World Relief coffee mug! And for safe-keeping, you can keep these great reads in your new clutch from Re:new.
