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Help our students by contributing to our fundraising efforts.
Union Academy is a public charter school. By law, charter schools do NOT receive any funding for buildings. Traditional public school systems DO receive building funding which is approximately $1500 more per student than charter schools.
Union Academy primarily uses state, local and federal funds for the cost of instruction and operations and then a small portion of what is left goes towards building related costs. UA Foundation is currently raising funds for our next project, multi-use fields with a concentration on baseball and softball. Every dollar donated is one less dollar borrowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I participate in the auction?
Register online! Click the 'Register Now' button on the auction homepage and fill out your bidder information. Create a password, check the boxes for terms and conditions and text messages (you will want to be notified about items you bid on), and then just click 'Create my GiveSmart account'!
Or, if you already have a GiveSmart account, simply click to register and log into your existing account.
Do I have to use a phone to bid or can I participate using my computer?
You can participate in the auction from a computer, tablet, or phone, it's up to you! Just sign in to your GiveSmart account, click "items" to view the auction and start bidding. You can filter these by type of item by clicking the 'categories' button.
Click the item you'd like to bid on, then enter your bid in the open text field (make sure it is higher than the current minimum amount) and click "bid". If you have opted in to receive text messages, you will receive a text if you are outbid.
Can I view items before deciding if I want to bid?
Yes! Beginning October 15, 2021, you will be able to click "items" at the top of this page and preview our fabulous auction items.
Will you need my credit card information?
Yes, a credit card number will be required to bid.
I'm not very tech-savvy, will I have a hard time participating?
We don't think so. The bidding platform is very user-friendly and will walk you through the entire process.
If I win, how will I get my items?
If you win an item in the auction, we will contact you to determine how you will receive your item(s). Some items will qualify to be emailed to you, others will require you to schedule a pick up time at Union Academy. Please be patient as pick-up arrangements could change based upon local COVID-19 restrictions. Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].
How does checkout work?
Click the PAY tab to pay your balance at any time.
A text with the link to pay will also be sent to all users with a balance on file at the end of the auction.
Any unpaid balance will be charged to the card on file beginning October 22, 2021 at 3:00pm EST. Email [email protected] to arrange alternate form of payment before that time.
What if I can't use my item because of COVID-19?
Funds raised through this event are critical for us to continue our mission of building for tomorrow's leaders, so consideration of a fully tax-deductible donation in lieu of an auction item purchase would be gratefully received. When possible, we work to extend redemption deadlines or provide replacement items or tickets. Please remember, we cannot control natural disasters, global pandemics, etc. This is our largest fundraiser that we count on year after year.
If I don't live in the area of Union Academy, what can I do to support the event?
You can always make a donation of whatever amount you would like to and/or participate in the silent online auction and live auction. We will ship items to individuals but will ask the winners to pay for that shipping cost. We will NOT ship alcohol.
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