BRATTLEBORO — A flurry of local internet-based activity in the recent online auction to benefit the St. Michael's Interfaith Refugee Fund has gratified all involved.
“This auction had the modest goal of raising $2,000,” St. Michael's Episcopal organizer Liz Vick said in a news release. “In the end, it brought in $7,547, all of which will be used to facilitate the resettlement of families and single people from Afghanistan who have been arriving in Southern Vermont since January.”
Vick said many local businesses and individuals donated generously to make this auction such a huge success.
Auction volunteers thank, in particular, Best Muffler & Auto Care, Scissor Masters Salon, Brattleboro Food Co-op, Brattleboro Village Pizza, Katheryn Kidney Einig Massage Therapy, Annamarie Pluhar Computer Coaching, Vermont Artisan Design/Kitchen Sync, Brattleboro Music Center, The Porch Café, Vermont Inn Pizza, The Marina, Whetstone Station, Vermont Country Deli, Chesterfield Inn, HatchSpace, T.J. Buckley's, Brown & Roberts, Bruce Landenberger Architectural Design, Latchis Hotel and Theatre, Bonvue Farm, Matt's Maple Syrup, Burrow's Specialized Sports, Against the Grain Factory Store, Marlboro Music Festival, and T. Breeze Verdant Inlay Jewelry.
“It is truly wonderful to live in a community where there is so much support for people who are struggling to start a new life among us,” said Vick.
The auction was hosted by the St. Michael's Episcopal Church Tag Sale Team, generally known for its “Terrific Tag Sales,” the next one of which will be on Saturday, May 7.