ESTHER’s always-outstanding silent auction has gone online this year!
You’ll find an amazing selection of beautiful and useful items and services at all price levels.
Plus, for the first time, there are some special offerings (especially in art and travel) that are sure to capture your interest.
A thought:
Like everything else these days, shopping for the up-coming holidays will be complicated. You may find the perfect gifts you're looking for at the auction. And remember, your auction purchase keeps ESTHER strong to continue its important work of building community, sharing hope, and standing for justice.
While you’re browsing, why not take a few minutes to set up an account on the auction site, so when the bidding opens at 8 am on October 29, you’ll be ready.
Will you consider supporting ESTHER on GivingTuesday? In doing so, you’ll become part of a world-wide movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. Your support will directly help ESTHER continue our 17-year commitment to building community, sharing hope and standing for justice in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley.
GivingTuesday strives to build a world in which the catalytic power of generosity is at the heart of the society we build together, unlocking dignity, opportunity, and equity around the globe. ESTHER’s mission is to work toward these same goals right here in the the Fox Valley.
Your support of ESTHER on GivingTuesday 2020 makes this possible!
This year the ESTHER board nominated Steve Hirby for the Celebrating Volunteers Janet Berry Award. While another worthy volunteer was selected, ESTHER would like to recognize Steve for everything he has done and continues to do for our organization. Steve’s dedication and his expertise in not only fundraising but also data management have been instrumental in our ability to thrive as an organization. Steve is a visionary and an organizing member of the board. He has a standing position on the board and the executive team not just as a representative of his faith community or a task force but because he is … Steve.
As part of the nomination process, we asked people from three other organizations to write letters of support and their response was immediate and positive. Pastor Steve Savides (First Congregational United Church of Christ) wrote about there being no one more “beloved or respected” than Steve in the church, Pastor Jane Anderson wrote about ways Steve has been instrumental in helping the Wisconsin Conference of the United Church of Christ re-envision itself and position itself for the future, and Maren Peterson, Executive Director of NAMI, wrote about ways Steve has been a “lifeline of hope” for hundreds of individuals and families in the Fox Valley. All spoke to his kindness, open mindedness, patience and keen intelligence.
Steve exemplifies the spirit of the Janet Berry Award. He truly is “A volunteer who has made great strides in his efforts to impact positive change in the Fox Valley, by creating, working for, and donating to a local community organization, and [his] efforts through time, resources, and influence – have been paramount to the success not only of [ESTHER] but also in building a just community.” We were very proud to nominate Steve Hirby for the Janet Berry Award.
Handcrafts, foods, sports memorabilia, artwork and more…. Proceeds support ESTHER's work of sharing hope, building community, and standing for justice in Wisconsin’s Fox Valley.
Artwork • Handcrafts • Gift Baskets • Fine Wines • Catered Meals • Candy & Baked Goods • Gift Certificates • Travel & Recreation • Antiques • Collectibles • Jewelry • Home Decor • Sports Memorabilia • Books • More …
With less than a day left in 2021, time is running out for ESTHER to claim a $5,000 challenge grant that can double new or increased contributions received before December 31.
We’re very close to claiming the entire $5,000 challenge, thanks to generous support from so many friends of ESTHER. But we’re not there yet!
Your gift today can help put us over the top. Will you consider financial support of ESTHER before midnight tonight, Friday, December 31?
In these times, when there are so many negative challenges, it’s wonderful to have this positive challenge—an opportunity to help make ESTHER stronger for the work of the future.
For 17 years, ESTHER members have been working tirelessly to tackle the challenges that face us in building a better world: challenges like racism, mass incarceration, childhood poverty, unfair immigration laws, lack of adequate public transportation … and so many more. We tackle these challenges by working WITH people who are most affected by them. We raise up, train and support leaders in their communities. We advocate for systemic changes that make our community better for everyone who lives here. We educate the public through forums, films, speakers, and other events. We educate ourselves through intensive self-study and reflection.
Will you help us do more, by responding by December 31 to this challenge grant opportunity
Our concern for the health and safety of our community along with the year-end sale of Liberty Hall (our venue) brought an end to plans for ESTHER’s Annual Banquet planned for February 6!
ESTHER’s Work Continues
Please support our continuing efforts to build community, share hope and stand for justice by making a financial contribution. Contributions in any amount are appreciated. Donations of $50 or more by Febuary 28 will receive a copy of The Gift of Our Wounds, by Pardeep Kaleka (our intended keynote speaker) and co-author Arno Michaelis, along with a printed copy of ESTHER’s 2022 Yearbook.
Wow! THANK YOU to all those who contributed to the 2021 ESTHER challenge match campaign, which ended on December 31.
When everything was counted, during the last quarter of 2021, 50 people either made new contributions or increased their support during 2021 over 2020, for a total of $5,115 in response to the $5,000 challenge pool!
We are so grateful for such a wonderful response to this campaign during these challenging times. Your support helps ensure we can have even greater impact as we work to share hope, build community, and stand for justice.
You’ll find an amazing selection of beautiful and useful items and services at all price levels.
Save the date: ESTHER’s 18th Annual Banquet Rescheduled to February 6, 2022
ESTHER’s 2021 Online Auction is Now Open!
Our concern for the health and safety of our community along with the year-end sale of Liberty Hall (our venue) brought an end to plans for ESTHER’s Annual Banquet planned for February 6!
Wow! THANK YOU to all those who contributed to the 2021 ESTHER challenge match campaign, which ended on December 31.
during 2021 over 2020, for a total of $5,115 in response to the $5,000 challenge pool!
