Gospa Village 2021 Online Auction

BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

• You may view auction items without registering by clicking the yellow [VIEW IT] button located at the top of this Home Page.  You will not be permitted to place bids until you complete registration. Yellow [REGISTER NOW] button also located at top of Home Page.

• Items are all listed on one main Items page.

• Click on an individual item to view item description, value etc. Some items include additional photos which are shown just below the main photo. Scroll across photos to see enlarged versions.  You may also zoom in to see photos more clearly by clicking on the magnifier icon.

**Bids must be placed in the increments listed or any amount higher than the posted increment**

• On the item's page (during live bidding) you may click the words in blue "How Bidding Works" to see the full explanation for bidding options.  [Auto Bid] is not available for this auction.  When [Buy It Now] option is used, Auto Bid feature is not available.
  
• You should receive a text and/or email if you are outbid on an item. You may also click the star located below the item to keep a watch on an item's progress.
  

• When the auction ends at 10pm on the 29th you will receive notification of your winning bids.  Please return to the Site and proceed to check out at this time by clicking "PAY" at the top of the screen.
• Upon close of auction, any items that have not obtained a bid will then be available for Instant Purchase.

      REFER to "Options for Obtaining Items" section on this Home Page for receipt of items.

     RECOMMENDED STRATEGY:

• Each item has a [Buy Now] option.  Bidding on an item ends when the "buy now" option is used.  So, If you really, really have your heart set on winning a particular item, this is the way to go! Payment for item must be made at that time.

THERE ARE 3 OPTIONS AVAILABLE FOR OBTAINING YOUR ITEMS

1. You may schedule a pickup from the home or business of one of our volunteers or donors - FREE
2. Local delivery is available within 50 miles of Buffalo for a delivery fee of $7.00. No limit on number of packages for this fee.
3. Shipping:  Shipping is not available on all items. If an item is not available for shipping, it will be stated at the beginning of the items' description.  SHIPPING FEES: $8.50 for certificates and gift cards; $35 for packages. (mailed USPS Priority)

**If you opt for shipping or delivery, please go to the bottom of the items page to include the price to your cart prior to proceeding to payment. 

YOU ALSO HAVE THE OPTION AT CHECKOUT TO ACCEPT THE CREDIT CARD FEES ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PURCHASE.

Please choose this option to ensure that 100% of your donation goes directly to Gospa Village.

Text Angela at 716-864-4554 to make arrangements for receipt of your item(s).  Include the option of your choice along with name, address and best phone number for contact.

You will receive a phone call or text on Sat., 10/30 or Sun., 10/31 to schedule a mutually acceptable date and time for delivery or pickup.

ALL ITEMS MUST BE PAID IN FULL PRIOR TO RECEIPT

THE GOSPA VILLAGE STORY

For so many people in Buffalo, New York times are hard. We are seeing more displaced families and more homeless single mothers and children in crisis.

On August 1, 1994, Amy Betros and Norm Paolini were led by God to purchase the school, church, convent and rectory of St. Luke's Parish on the East Side of Buffalo. Since that time, Norm and Amy, along with eleven Missionaries and countless volunteers offer love and hope in concrete ways to all those who come to them in need.

It is with this in mind, and because there is still so much need for adequate shelter for many women and children on the streets, that Gospa Village Project was born.

The Gospa Village will provide shelter for single mothers and their children. It is a faith centered community whose goal is to provide a safe, wholesome, family environment for mothers and their children while they obtain the skills necessary for independence. Each family will be involved in a program that responds to their unique situation within the framework of faith, family and education. The goal is to seek and preserve the utmost respect for the family as the fundamental unit of society, all while offering support freely, in mercy and without judgement.

Official ground breaking took place on Friday, November 15, 2013 at the corner of Sycamore and Oberlin adjacent to St. Luke's Mission of Mercy. This exciting day signified new growth and hope for a better future for the Lower East Side of Buffalo.

Many generous companies have stepped up through the years to offer pro bono services towards the project; Lehigh Construction, Advanced Design Group, Buffalo Geothermal, Chicago Title Insurance Company, Phillips Lytle, LLP, Scheid Architectural, PLLC, and Solarliberty. In addition, countless numbers of sponsors, advertisers and donors have committed monetarily in supporting the many efforts necessary to build this village.

Since fundraising began in October 2006 Gospa Village Inc. has purchased the site from the City of Buffalo and has successfully completed construction of 6 of the twelve proposed homes. Due to covid it was necessary to cancel annual fundraising galas in 2020 and 2021. However, an online silent auction is scheduled in October 2021 to raise the funds needed begin construction of house #7.

Make online donations https://GOSPA.givesmart.com or mail donations to:
Gospa Village Inc.
PO Box 189
Orchard Park, NY 14127

OUR BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON OUR GOSPA VILLAGE PROJECT WEBSITE.

GO UP TO THE MENU AT THE TOP OF THE WEB PAGE AND SELECT "2021 AUCTION PROGRAM"

This program book will feature information and color photos about Gospa Village, St. Luke's Mission of Mercy and all the supporters who have made this mission a reality.

https://gospavillageproject.com/

2021 GOSPA ONLINE AUCTION

SPONSORS

GOLD SPONSOR - $5,000 

John and Kathy Wabick

$2500 SPONSORS

Frank & Maria Stucke

$1,500 SPONSORS

Prodigy Surgical Distribution

Seas Star Food USA, Inc. 

$750 SPONSORS

Hogenkamp Optics LLC

Murray Roofing Company, Inc.

Practice First Medical Management Solutions

The Market In The Square

$350

Ark Digital

C&M Capital Resources, Inc.

Hanes Supply

Magnolia Wealth Advisors/Snowden Lane Partners

Scherer Electric

Westermeier Martin Dental Group

MANY THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS

Alton's Restaurant

Ark Digital

Asian Star Restaurant

Marvin & Julia Barberich - Steve's Pig & Ox

Tom & Andrea Bauer

Beauty Organix

Beauty Pools, Inc.

Sandy Bernstein

Best Buy, McKinley Mall

Tom & Kara Bestpitch

Amy Betros

Scott Bieler, President & CEO - West Herr Automotive Group

Bomi Jewelers

Buffalo Cigars

Ann Capozzi

Cindy Carducci

Frank & Karyn Clesse

David & Colleen Clifford

C&M Capital Resources, Inc.

Tom, Luigi & Angela Collana - Tom & Luigi's Taylor Shop

Darryl & Angela Colosi

Colvin Cleaners - Paul Billoni

Dominic & Peggy Corto - Corto's Salon & Seasons Spa

Peter & Tracy Cromwell - MoondanceCat Cruises

Thomas & Marlene Culligan

Cutting Edge Concepts - Michael Grace

Russell & Dawn DeFazio

DiLusso Salon & Spa

Lynda & Mike Eames

Deacon Larry & Kathy Eschbach

ESM Enterprises

EZWash Laundry

Robert F. Fahey, Jr. & Associates

Feel Rite - West Seneca Location

Janice Filipiak

Fitch Fitness Solutions - Joseph Fitch

Philomena Gallagher

Global

Dr. Michael & Ann Grisanti

Barbara Haller

Hanes Supply, Inc.

Peter & Linda Herr

Joe & Natalie Hoerner

Hogenkamp Optics

Dennis James - DJ Brass

Johnny's Meats, Inc.

Mark & Sabrina Karwin

Neil & Ellen Kavanaugh - Consumer's Beverages

Ed & Debbie Kilgore

Dave Knaus

Jeff & Jane Kney

Dennis & Linda Krupski

Emma Kueker

Anthony & Adriana LaMarca

Kathy Lasher

Lawley Insurance, Inc.

Thomas & Nancy Leed

Lehigh Construction Group, Inc.

Leo's Pizzeria

Mike & Joanne Liwicki

Diane Ventresca-Mack

Magnolia Wealth Advisors/Snowden Lane Partners

Debbie Mariacher

McKinley Liquor - Keith Leonard

Edward & Karen Mesanovic

Robert & Cindy Mesanovic

Eric & Meria Metaj - Seas Star Food USA

Shirley Metzger

Mason Michael

Mike Mombrea 

Joseph & Evelyn Morcelle

Murray Roofing Co., Inc.

Northridge Nursery & Garden Center Inc.

Robert D. Northway

Frank Notaro

David & Gale O'Brien

Paul Schmitz & Donna Oehman

Samuel Panepento - Penny's Home Services, Inc.

Panera Breads - Orchard Park location

Linda Paolini

Parinello Printing

Pasquale's Restaurant

Richard & Karen Penfold

John & Barbara Popadick

Practicefirst

Prodigy Surgical Distribution

Sara Puleri

Queen of Heaven Church

James & Elizabeth Raleigh

Patt & Wayne Rozler

The Rozler Volunteer Group

Russell Salvatore - Russell's Steak, Chops & More and Russell's Grand Hotel

Donald & Arlene Rydzynski

Karen Scalia

Lynne Scalia

Larry & Barbara Schaller

Dave & Jill Schlee

Peter & Annabella Schlee

Katharyn Sexton

Christen Smith

Dr. Howard and Denise Sperry

St. Luke's Mission of Mercy Missionaries

St. Vincent de Paul Church

Frank & Maria Stucke

Matt & Teresa Stucke

The Market In The Square

Tom & Luigi's Taylor Shop

Union Medical Pharmacy

Ventura's Carstar

Try-It Distributing Co., Inc. - The Vukelic Family

John & Kathy Wabick

Walgreens - Orchard Park location

Bob & Candie Ward - Living Logs! Chainsaw Carvings

Beverly Washburn

Christopher & Patricia Wasp

Cornelius & Judith Whalen

West Herr Automotive Group

Captain Dennis W. Young